Essays and Research Papers on U.S. History (1800s)

An 8 page paper analyzing the Native American view of Custer and the battle at Little Big Horn that they should have won. The analysis is based on their spiritual views on land preservation and how the preservation has been their spiritual duty for 20 million years. This is contrasted to the U.S. ...

A 38 page research paper exploring the history of the Nez Perce and their leader Chief Joseph who, in 1877, led them on a 1700 mile journey through some of the roughest terrains of the present-day states of Montana, Oregon, and Idaho trying to escape capture by the US Army. The writer presents an in-depth ...

A 4 page research report on the Colonization of Texas in 1824. At that time, Mexico wanted to prohibit the encroachment of its territories by the pioneers moving West. They offered an agreement of three conditions to any Anglos who wanted to settle there. Conflict erupted and Texas eventually gained its independence from Mexico. Bibliography ...

An 11 page account of John C. Calhoun, his ideas and philosophies and his role in the nullification crisis. Bibliography lists eight sources.

A 12 page paper discussing just how 'American' the Irish are. Throngs—literally millions—of Irish immigrants poured into America in the mid-1800s and again toward the end of that century in response both to rumors of America as the land of opportunity at a time when their own country not only was in economic ruin ...

A 6 page paper that provides an overview of the immigration of Irish into the United States in the 19th century and considers the discrimination based on religious, cultural and educational differences. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

The process of Irish immigrant migration in the United States since the 1900s has resulted in the development of a number of significant Irish communities. This 5 page paper considers the process of Irish immigration and then considers the specific elements of current geographic composition in states like California as a segment of this ...

A 12 page examination of Sam Houston's two stays among the Cherokee. The writer discusses the culture of the Cherokee and gives an overview of Houston's personal life and his career moves. Bibliography lists eight sources.

A 20 page examination of the factors leading up to the Cherokee Removal, the Removal itself and the years immediately after the removal. Discusses the two Cherokee factions which were at play during this time period, one led by John Rodgeand the other by the principal chief of the Cherokee John Ross. Bibliography ...

A 5 page examination of the issues surrounding the forced removal of the Cherokee from their ancestral lands in Georgia. Bibliography lists ten sources.

A 15 page paper that considers the overview of the society and economy of ante-bellum America provided by Rorabaugh and considers the issues for the plantation economy as well as for the nation as a whole. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper that provides an overview of the Missouri Compromise and considers its implications for North/South relations prior to the Civil War. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page paper that explores the discussion surrounding this compromise, past and present. The writer argues that compromise is not always the best solution, and supports Williams' and other scholars ideas surrounding the negative effects of the compromise on today's society, most particularly, the "feeling" of separateness between individuals and also from their ...

In 5 pages, the writer discusses the battle of the Alamo, what took place and why it happened. Davy Crockett, Jim Bowie, and William Barret Travis were three well-known men who fought in the battle. Bibliography lists five sources.

4 pages in length, this historical essay describes the events surrounding the Texas Revolution, especially how subsequent battles were affected by the Battle of the Alamo. The Massacre at Goliad and the Battle of San Jacinto are highlighted, as well as a description of events surrounding the Battle of the Alamo. Bibliography lists ...

A 4 page paper that provides an overview of the major issues that led to the American Civil War. This paper suggests that while slavery was an issue, there were many other factors that lent themselves towards divisions between the North and South. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 10 page paper covering the lives of housewives, children, and others during the 1860's while America was at war with itself. Disease, dropout rates, civilian volunteer efforts, and the changing role of women are among the many issues discussed. Some insight is also provided as to how life inherently differed in the South. Bibliography ...

In 9 pages the author discusses the American Civil War. There was nothing 'civil' about the Civil War, which is also known as the War Between the States. It was a war where neighbor fought neighbor and brother fought brother. There was a painful division of families and friends just as there ...

In 5 pages the author discusses the robber barons of the Civil War. Were the so-called robber barons really robber barons or where they captains of industry? The Civil War robber barons were capitalists. They were able to acquire considerable wealth by exploitation and hard-heartedness, but they were actually captains of industry and ...

An 8 page research paper which relates some of the U.S. politics that preceded the American Civil War. Specifically, the enormous contributions of these three great leaders are spotlighted and the writer demonstrates why they were considered the foremost American statesmen of their age. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 10 page paper that provides an overview of role that the Irish-Americans played in the Civil War and the impacts that there participation had on unifying the Irish-America community and creating a sense of a national identity. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 6 page research paper on juveniles coming of age during the American Civil war. The paper looks at family dynamic changes during this time and how juveniles had to respond to these changes by taking over adult responsibilities—to the point of sons replacing their fathers on the battlefield. The writer demonstrates how the family ...

8 pages excellently comparing P.O.W. (Prisoner Of War) camps of the North and South during the U.S. Civil War. Specifically examined are : The South's Camp Sumter (Andersonville) and the North's Fort Delaware. Bibliography lists 8 comprehensive sources.

In this well-written 12 page paper, the writer examines the life and service of Confederate General Robert E. Lee. For the most part, the research is concerned with whether or not his decision to leave the U.S. military and join the Confederate Army was based upon character & principle or just selfish ignorance and loyalty ...

This 9 page paper consists primarily of an annotated bibliography which follows a short analysis of why General Lee should be considered 'great.' Annotated bibliography lists 20 sources.