Essays and Research Papers on U.S. History (1900s)

A 6 page overview of the constitutional provisions which are in place to insure that our government retains the flexibility to change as time demands change. The contention is presented that although out government has undergone an evolution, that evolution was anticipated by our founding fathers. Even such heavily criticized components of our ...

In five pages this paper examines the Great Depression in an overview of what happened to the economy, how people were affected, what the government did to generate the economy and get people back to work. The Agricultural Adjustment Administration is the federal government agency that is described in detail. Five sources are ...

In five pages and three parts, this paper examines the government findings of the Warren Commission and the subsequent government investigation into the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, assesses the evidence along with mistakes made, inconsistencies, and cover-up attempts, and argues that there was indeed a conspiracy with supporting information provided. Three sources ...

A 5 page paper which examines and reviews Robert F. Kennedy’s “Thirteen Days” which chronicles one of the most important events in the history of the United States. No additional sources cited.

6 pages. The Vietnam War brought about many changes as far as government policy, military operations and other policies in the deciding factors of fighting a war. This was due in part to the relationship between public opinion, government policy and military operations that were in place during the Vietnam War. This paper ...

An 8 page paper that discusses the United States invasion of Panama in 1989. The writer discusses the background as well as the reasons given by the United States government for the invasion. The writer then demonstrates that the reasons given by the U.S. government for the invasion were invalid and can be proven as ...

A 10 page paper that examines the moral, social and political views that the American public held concerning Hiroshima in the twelve months following the end of World War II and how these views were changed by the 1946 publication of John Hersey's "Hiroshima". Discussed are the cover up attempts made by the U.S. ...

This 4 page paper uses contemporary sources to discuss Senator Joseph McCarthy’s efforts to find communists in the US government, an effort that finally ended in his disgrace. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 10 page book review of Armageddon in Waco (1995), a book in which editor Stuart Wright has assembled an impressive array of opinion and alternative perspective that castigates the government's actions at Waco as prejudicial, inept and unjust. This examination of Wright's text, first of all, offers an overall view of the editor's intentions ...

A 7 page research paper exploring the presidencies of Herbert Hoover and Franklin D. Roosevelt (FDR). Their respective backgrounds and early careers are discussed as well as their responses to the Great Depression of the 1930s. Hoover believed in individualism with no Governmental intervention; Roosevelt believed the Government had a reponsibility to directly assist the ...

A 5 page research paper on the statistics of earnings and achievement of women in the workplace. The writer posits that although advancements have been made, current indices and future predictions require change in business and government policy. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses some of the measures taken by the federal government and U.S. citizens to mobilize for the Second World War. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the U.S. role in developing international military, diplomatic, and economic policies, along with the federal government's increasing involvement in domestic affairs following World War II. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 4 page paper examines the governmental policies that served to improve the standard of living for both union and non-union workers. This paper is based upon the governmental policies detailed in Metzgar's analysis of the means by which the government intervened in the free market to manipulate the laws of supply and demand. ...

This 4 page paper briefly considers the proposition that the actions of the federal government were more important to the movement between 1945 and 1965 than were the efforts of individuals and groups such as the NAACP, SCLC, CORE and SNCC; and argues that the statement is incorrect and that the two efforts were equally ...

A 6 page paper that provides an overview of the major perspectives presented in the Brookings' Institutes compilation of perspectives on the Clinton presidency, edited by James Sundquist, and considers the question of whether Clinton was the leader of major changes through out his presidency or did the progression of government control the national destiny. ...

This paper discusses the Alger Hiss Case, describing the events that took place during the late 1940s and 1950s in the accusation and eventual conviction of government official Alger Hiss. The paper also examines the backgrounds of Hiss, Whittaker Chambers (who accused Hiss) and Richard Nixon, who was able to launch his brilliant political career ...

A 5 page research paper that analyzes the New York Times on August 7, 1945. The write argues that a newspaper is a rather like a time capsule. It captures a day in history, reflecting many aspects of society at that particular time and place -- its priorities, concerns, and values, as well as current ...

This 3 page paper discusses the idea of Manifest destiny and the United State's proclivity to be a policeman to the world. Examples from past and modern history cited. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 6 page paper that examines the history of America's association with freedom and the changes that this association has undergone since the nation's birth. Discussed is the meaning of freedom during the birth of the nation, throughout the twentieth century, and at the beginning of the twenty-first century. Bibliography lists 5 sources. ...

An 8 page consideration of the reasons behind the US’s entry into World War I. This paper presents Wilson as one of history’s tragic heroes. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 5 page paper compares and contrasts the political histories of Los Angeles and New York City. Corruption in politics and police departments is highlighted. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 6 page paper discusses the present situation and history of U.S. and South Korean relations. Furthermore, this paper discusses whether of not U.S. Forces should be there and how we attempt to decide if U.S. involvement is right or wrong. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 7 page account of the international mistrust which characterized this period of North American history. Fault can be attributed not just to Canada but to the U.S. as well. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 4 page paper examines why the 1960's was the decade that produced the most change in American history in the past 140 years. This paper delves into the rampant social, political, economic, gender, and racial changes that were taking place in the 1960's, and how these changes collided to produce a vast amount ...