Essays and Research Papers on All History Papers

This 3 page paper examines American interventions in foreign nations in the early twentieth century and argues that they were largely unjustified, and that Mark Twain was correct in deploring the American habit of minding everybody else's business. It also considers why America returned to isolationism in the 1920s. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 7 page paper discusses how mechanism, imperialism and the Enlightenment brought about the Age of Revolution. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 4 page book report on Mordecai: An Early American explores the way that this family kept their Jewish traditions alive while assimilating into America. Much of the story takes place during the early part of the nineteenth century. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

In ten pages this paper examines the February 1943 battle of Kasserine Pass during the North Africa (Tunisia) campaign from the U.S. perspective. Eight sources are listed in the bibliography. TGkasspass.rtf

A 3 page paper which examines aspects of foreign affairs during the American Civil War. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

In four pages this paper considers whether or not colonial America truly represented a land of opportunity in an examination of the circumstances that dictated this opportunity, its limitations, who prospered, and who did not. Four sources are listed in the bibliography.

A 4 page paper which analyzes the race riot presented in Death in a Promised Land by Scott Ellsworth. No additional sources cited.

In three pages this paper discusses the theme of this important historical text that explores the black experience and contributions to the American West, examines how the reader can determine the source of the author’s information without footnotes or endnotes, considers whether or not the text is objective or biased, and assesses its value. ...

In three pages this paper critically examines the author’s purpose for writing this brief historical account of this black regional military unit that served both the Union and Confederacy during the Civil War, discusses what sources the text relies upon, considers why President Abraham Lincoln finally acquiesced to the use of black troops for combat, ...

A 7 page paper on the War of 1812. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 7 page overview of the U.S.’s transition from isolationism to full involvement in world affairs. This paper addresses five specific questions regarding how our society was changing at home with the help of the Progressive movement and how our foreign policy was evolving. No sources are listed.

5 pages in length. Deception, democracy and dedication to eradicate Communism, McCartan's Noble Cause centers upon the military activities of American fighter pilots during the Cold War whose single-minded intent is to carry out a deceptive plot that will ultimately cost the Soviets a victory. The point of the novel is to illustrate ...

This 5 page paper discusses the revolutions in Iran in 1953 and the revolt in Guatemala the following year. It also discusses U.S. involvement in both actions. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

In four pages this paper affirms American historian Morton Keller’s claim that slavery and slave expansion dominated the U.S. presidential agendas during this time period. Four sources are listed in the bibliography.

This 5-page paper examines the impact of sex on society during the late 1800s. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page review of The Day Dixie Died by Thomas and Debra Goodrich. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 7 page paper which examines Spanish explorers in the New World. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

The US Declaration of Independence sets out 27 ‘injuries and usurpations’ against King George III, accusing him of being a tyrant and a despot. This 4 page paper looks at five of these claims and identifies historical facts that support these claims. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

This 8 page paper examines the war in Iraq through the eyes of Elizabeth I, Alexander Hamilton and Benjamin Banneker. Bibliographic information is included about each of the individuals. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses changes in the American workforce over time. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 4 page exploration of these historical attempts by Americans to be heard. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 9-page paper compares and contrasts the 1900 hurricane that hit Galveston, TX with Hurricane Katrina, which decimated the Gulf Coast in 2005. Bibliography lists 15 sources.

This 3 page paper looks at Barbara Kelly's Expanding the American Dream, which focuses on the building of Levittown. Why this town is viewed as more of a cultural phenomenon than a historic landmark is disused. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the Puritans, their beliefs, and the impact they had on their society. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page analysis of the author/narrator of the work Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer. No additional sources cited.