Essays and Research Papers on General U.S. History

Historic Timeline for the Events from 1861--1913 (5 pp) Bibliography lists two sources.

This 5 page report discusses a number of examples of the historical role of fear in America. Numerous events and circumstances have occurred since the late 18th century that have all created a fearful atmosphere in the “home of the brave.” Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5 page report discusses the various aspects of how both writers show the universal issues of injustice that humanity perpetuates against itself in pursuit of capitalism and wealth. Davis says to her readers: “Stop a moment. I am going to be honest. This is what I want you to do. I want you to hide your disgust, take no ...

6 pages in length. Throughout history, mankind has attempted to separate itself from the rest of the natural world by devoting time and energy to the pursuit of individualism. This perpetual quest, as chronicled throughout the ages, has caused humanity to turn into a myopic entity whose complete and utter focus is upon the ...

A 5 page paper that discusses the factors leading to the Age of Discovery, also called the Age of Expansion. As territories were expanded and colonized, the interchange of cultures also began. The writer then discusses the reasons for the Atlantic Revolutions and the effects of these. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

(5 pp) Although this text originally was published in 1941, it was reissued again in 1962, and gives the author's viewpoint that the majority of American life runs upon a business premise. As one reads the text, it is curious to look at today's society and see if that premise is still accurate. ...

This 5 page paper goes back to colonial days and explores questions related to what it is to be an American. Ideas regarding liberty and freedom are explored. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper argues that since its inception, America was never the land of opportunity as many believe. The racial divide is highlighted but the thesis that all are not equal is accentuated with a look at the Massachusetts Bay Colony. . Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5 page report discusses the ways in which the United States was “built” in terms of the industrial age and the advancement of virtually all aspects of American society. By the time the United States entered the 20th century, the republic had existed for more than a century, been torn apart by the Civil War, and had entered the Industrial ...

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the two battles and compares certain factors. The thesis that the victories of the British really went to the weaknesses of the opposing side is supported. The Battle of Culloden takes place in eighteenth century England and The Battle of Crysler's Farm in nineteenth century ...

A 6 page paper discussing early political thought in America. As the United States was just beginning, Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson had two very different visions for their country. In the time between 1607 to 1865, it was the philosophy of Jefferson that predominated. Hamilton favored a strong central government; Jefferson was and remained committed to ...

5 pages in length. The birth of America was a process that required many years of fine-tuning and a great deal of social, economic and political foresight. According to Marcus Cunliffe, author of The Nation Takes Shape 1789-1837, constructing the elements of foundation for America's progress represented a test in strength and courage ...

5 pages. During the 1865 to 1929 timeframe many scholars believe the economic, political and social rights of all people improved in the United States of America. This paper will, through the use of Bruce Borland's text America Through the Eyes of its People, examine this hypothesis to determine whether certain sectors of society believe this to be true. ...

A 7 page research paper that examines the 1968 Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia, focusing specifically on how the world reacted to this aggressive act. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 5 page report discusses How individual ethnic and cultural groups in America have defined themselves and how that definition has fit into the American sense of self has existed nearly as long as the United States itself has existed. It is important to understand that the attitudes surrounding race in America are not issues defined in terms of black and ...

An 8 page paper. The question is posed: What is the most important invention between the Civil War and the Turn of the Century? The writer selects electricity as the most important and discusses Ben Franklin's invention of the lightening rod and his theory of electricity and moves into a discussion of the pioneers in ...

A five page paper which compares the principles and aims of the American Constitution and Bill of Rights with the Contract with America, in terms of the dominant ideologies during and after the revolutionary period, and the extent to which the Contract has been subject to criticism from a liberal point of view Bibliography lists 4 ...

6 pages in length. The writer discusses the impact of immigration, industrialization and urbanization upon 19th century social welfare policy and elements (1870-1929). Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines various themes within Jane Addams' "Twenty Years at Hull House." The themes addressed are industrialization, poverty, and the attempt to industrialize society in Chicago as far as Addams' felt was possible. No additional sources cited.

A 5 page paper which examines the historical existence of slavery in New England. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page report discusses David Brion Davis’ 1986 book “Slavery and Human Progress” in which the author looks at slavery in the much more broad context than the experience of Africans sold into slavery and working on plantations in the American South. He uses the ideals of contributing to overall human progress to demonstrate how slaveowners justified themselves and became ...

A 5 page paper which examines the position of the African American during the Gilded Age. The paper discusses the Victorian culture and other aspects of the Gilded Age as they involved the African American. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

With the British colonization of the “New World” a brand new sociological experiment began. This experiment involved the mixing of peoples from different racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds in an environment where there were no hard and fast rules as to how these people should interrelate. While the colonists in the “New World” ...

This 5 page report discusses the famous Declaration of Independence that proclaimed the independence of the 13 British colonies in North America and was adopted by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776. The declaration lists the complaints of the colonists against the British monarchy and declared that the colonies were to be a free and independent entity. It ...

This 6 page report discusses the theories of Karl Marx and their relationship to the evolution of big business in the United States and the altering of the economic reality of the nation after the Civil War and into the 20th century. Bibliography lists 5 sources.