Essays and Research Papers on Pre-Colonial America

A five page paper which looks at the way in which Adams had a positive influence on the American government in terms of the Florida Purchase and the Monroe Doctrine, and his individual and perceptive attitude to the relationship between European colonialism and the formation of the USA. Bibliography lists 2 sources

A five page paper which looks at the way in which American national identity was defined by Franklin and Crevecoeur and the similarities and differences between the two thinkers’ perceptions of what constitutes Americanism. Bibliography lists 2 sources

A five page paper which looks at the acculturation process known as seasoning by which African captives were psychologically subjugated in order to ensure their cultural dislocation and their acceptance of the slave system, and the effect this had both on the African nations of the time and the later development of the Black American ...

This 5 page paper delves into the period of the American Enlightenment and the time just before the American Revolution. The two eras are compared and contrasted and literature to emanate from the day is discussed. Ideas from Thomas Paine's Common Sense is included. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

: This 6 page paper provides a description of the Battle of Gettysburg. Major assaults on each of the three days of the battle, July 1 - 3, 1863 are included. Data regarding numbers of men and causalities on each side are also included. The writer then analyzes which decisions were right or wrong. Bibliography ...

A 5 page paper review which also examines various points of interest and argument in Jeff Shaara's "Rise to Rebellion." No additional sources cited.

A seven page paper which looks at the network known as the Underground Railroad, which was instrumental in assisting plantation slaves to escape the North and Canada in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, and at some of the prominent figures who contributed to the development and maintenance of the Railroad. Bibliography lists 6 sources

It has been said that the unnatural ways of witches and demons kept the Puritans from the inner woods and held them to their seats in church on Sunday. This 5 page paper compares and contrasts The Story of the Salem Witch Trials, by Bryan F. Le beau and A Delusion of Satan : The Full Story of the ...

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 ...

A paper which looks at the Lewis and Clark expedition of the early nineteenth century and the reasons why it has become a part of American cultural mythology. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A paper which looks at the way in which William Manning's writings related to the federalist and anti-federalist debate in post-revolutionary America.

This 5 page paper discusses the life of a particular Colorado Soldier who maintained a diary throughout his time in the Civil War. This paper discusses his reflections and highlights the new perspectives we gain when viewing this war through the eyes of one specific soldier and his experiences. Bibliography lists 2 sources. ...

A 4 page contention that Civil Rights first went through a process of development beginning after the Civil War but that this process almost immediately switched to one of deterioration and destruction as a result of white resentment of new-found black rights. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page discussion of the integral differences between the Puritans and the Cavaliers. Traces the groups from their origin in England to their exploits in the Americas. The author of this paper contends that the Puritans were seeking to establish a new Jerusalem, a place where justice and fairness would prevail. ...

5 pages. This paper is an excellent look at the early settlers of the west, notably those in California. This paper will point out the fact that the native Spanish and Mexican elements in many parts of the west and most particularly California, were small and uninfluential, often fairly recent arrivals themselves. Bibliography ...

7 pages in length. The writer discusses the essential elements of capitalism and democracy in the U.S., as well as explores the impact of capitalism and democracy upon education in relationship to John Dewey's "Democracy and Education." Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 7 page discussion of the history of federalism in the United States. The author emphasizes the role state rights have played in this country since its inception. This role characterizes the difference in the concept of dual federalism verses cooperative federalism. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 13 page paper discusses the Boston Tea Party and the factors leading up to it. This paper examines why this happened and what happened afterwards as a result. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the legal status of these two groups during the early colonial days of this country. Paper also discusses similarities between these two groups. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 7 page paper discusses the life of Alexander Hamilton and the impact he had on economics in this country. This paper examines his contributions to economic policy and their lasting effects. Bibliography lists 13 sources.

This 13 page paper discusses the emergence of railroads in early colonial America and the impact of these railroads on cities. There were many reasons why railroads prompted urbanization and these are discussed extensively in this paper. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper presents a thorough analysis of The Bill of Rights. Included are many specifics from how this bill originated to how it applies today. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the information presented in Gary B. Nash et al.’s Part One of “The American People.” Part one deals with “A Colonizing People, 1492-1776.” Bibliography lists 3 additional sources.

This 12 page paper discusses the American Revolution in terms of analyzing how revolutionary it really was. This paper highlights the reasons why this was was indeed revolutionary from many points of view. Bibliography lists 10 sources.