Essays and Research Papers on All History Papers

An 8 page book review on Patricia Limerick's history analysis, The Legacy of Conquest. In this book, Limerick presents a persuasive argument that disagrees with the popular conceptualization of the history of the American West. First of all, Limerick disagrees with the idea that 1890 constitutes a clear demarcation line between the nineteenth century frontier ...

A 5 page essay that examines The Many-Head Hydra: The Hidden History of the Revolutionary Atlantic by Peter Linebaugh and Marcus Rediker. The writer argues that this text presents an intriguing view of seventeenth and eighteenth century history, featuring the perceptive of the common people, rather than those who controlled the economic purse strings. ...

A 5 page overview of the pre-Columbian history of the people we call Native Americans. Includes possible reasons for their migration to the Americas and describes the complex evolution that resulted in many diverse cultures. Describes the division between the cultural regions separated by the Rio Grande river and differences that existed between ...

A 5 page paper discussing the background of those who sailed over to the 'New World' on the Mayflower. After a discussion of the difference between Separatists (Pilgrims) and Puritans, the paper analyzes Bradford's role in the history of the Plymouth Colony. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 9 page paper on Richard Hofstadter and his works. He wrote many books that detailed many different times throughout the history of the United States. He was best known for Age of Reform and Anti-Intellectualism in the United States. Both of these books covered very controversial issues. Although he wrote many books he was ...

A 6 page examination of the frontier myth in United States history. Identifies greed and the never-ending drive for territorial expansion and control of resources, both natural and human, as the driving force for white Anglo Saxon males in the United States from the colonial period up until the Vietnam War. Relies largely ...

A 10 page exploration of the history and policy of U.S. Immigration from the 1800's to present. Emphasis is placed upon Mexican, Cuban, and Haitian immigrants; the demands American's put on new immigrants to assimilate; xenophobia; and the cultural and economic factors which shape our immigration policies. Bibliography includes five references.

A 12 page research paper on the history and characteristics of New York's Fifth Avenue. The writer describes the changing structure, architecture, the spectacular parades, and the stores of the famed avenue. Bibliography lists 5 sources. (Begins Before the Twentieth Century).

A 4 page paper that explores the role of government in the lives of Americans from 1865-1940, considering the impact during specific events in American history. This paper demonstrates the transitioning role of government, from international focus prior to the First World War, to intense national focus after the fall of the New York ...

A 5 page paper discussing the gradual progression towards a more thoroughly Democratic society within the United States. This progression is illustrated through examples regarding documents that are a part of the Untied States' history. These documents include presidential inauguration speeches of various presidents. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 4 page look at the prevalence of scandalous behavior among U.S. Presidents and executive officers throughout the course of the country's history. The Andrew Johnson controversy, Harding's 'Teapot Dome' scandal, Theodore Roosevelt's political appointment of the despised James S. Clarkson, Bill Clinton's involvement in The Whitewater Affair, etc;-- are among the many case examples ...

8 pages worth of short free-writing essays on the important role that immigrants have played in U.S. history, the plight of the Native American Indians, the effects of Industrialization and more. Available as shorter, individual essays by e-mail request. No Bibliography.

A 4 page research paper on comparing the Haitian and American Revolutions. The writer details the general history of the Haitian revolt, including its slave basis and the leadership of Toussaint-Louverture, and distinguishes it from the makeup of the American Revolution. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 12 page analysis of two accounts of Anglo-American colonization of the West: Indian Survival on the California Frontier by Alberto Hurtado and Ritual Ground by Daniel C. Comer. These two historians are part of a new wave of scholars who are revealing aspects of history not found in traditional texts. The writer demonstrates how ...

An 8 page paper that recounts the history of the American Indians and the U.S. military strucuture that defeated them. Considered are a number of major battles and the consequences that the military push toward genocide had on the Native American nations of the 19th century. No additional sources cited.

A 14 page paper in which the writer provides an overview of the history of Irish immigration in Boston and considers the impacts of the Orange Order [contributed to discriminatory practices] on the overall social climate during the 1850s. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

6 pages in length. An essay on the history of the violent labor struggle in Pennsylvania anthracite mines shortly after the Civil War. Includes the origins of the group, its tactics and modern controversy over its activities and eventual fate. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

is a 6 page report that provides an overview of the history of the first railroad in America to offer continuous travel from the Atlantic to the Pacific coasts. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 4 page paper on problems concerning the integrity of the Grant administration. Included in the discussion are the Whiskey Ring, the Credit Mobilier, etc; The ensuing investigations are examined and Grant's administration is regarded as having not been a particularly favorable one in American history. The writer closes with a brief conclusion about how ...

A thorough, 23 page discussion of the U.S. Customs Service; its history, functions, issues & problems, recent operations etc; (covers 18th-20th century). Bibliography lists 15 sources.

A 5 page paper on why it was better to be a slave than to be free in a few southern states during the ante-bellum period in American history. The writer argues for the advantages of slavery, not only to the slave owner but to the slave himself. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page research paper which examines how the history of the labor movement has been misrepresented in the media. The writer focuses on the Haymarket riot in Chicago which resulted from the nationwide strike in the 1880s to get an eight-hour workday as an example of the establishment forces which were set against the ...

9 pages in length. Perhaps the most popular "whodunit" of American history, the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 spawned a generation of tough citizens who weren't willing to give up their city, even in the face of disaster. Finally, we learn that it wasn't necessarily Mrs. O'Leary's cow who set the blaze.

This 5 page report discusses the time period in American history that replaced the Victorian Age after the Civil War and up until 1920. Historians have dubbed the time the 'Gilded Age' due to the expansion of the country economically and industrially. Several examples of how the change occurred are also given. Bibliography ...

A 4 page paper on this book, giving a brief synopsis. In considerable detail, the writer discusses the economic and social conditions of the period in history on which Allen writes -- the first half of the 20th century.