Essays and Research Papers on All History Papers

A five page paper contrasting the view of slavery described in Winston Churchill's 'The Great Democracies' (Volume Four of 'A History of the English-Speaking Peoples') with Austin Steward's slave narrative 'Twenty Two Years a Slave, and Forty Years a Freeman.' The paper points out that Churchill's view of the Civil War was colored by the ...

A 6 page analysis of "We Now Know: Rethinking Cold War History" by John Lewis Gaddis. The writer presents a summation of the author's main points and argues that the main theme of the book is that the Cold War resulted solely from the ideological imperatives of the Communist Party and the actions of the ...

A 5 page essay that compares and contrasts two accounts of the American Revolution-- The American People: Crating a Nation and a Society edited by Gary Nash and Julie Roy Jeffrey and A People's History of the United States by Howard Zinn. The writer discusses how both of these accounts endeavor to present a more ...

A 7 page paper which discusses various aspects of Cuba in trade concerns of late. The paper presents a look at the recent history of the trade disputes, how the disputes involve the United States, and how the United States is directly affected. The paper also presents personal opinions of the Cuban trade disputes. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 4 page paper which discusses the price of freedom through struggles in American history. The struggles highlight the cost of freedom as it relates to soldiers, slaves, and women. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page paper which discusses the book "A People's History of the United States, 1492 to Present," as it addresses the Civil Rights Movement. No additional sources cited.

This 6 page paper (including a 2 page annotated bibliography) looks at the social and economic conditions the were faced by individuals living in the United States during this signally dark period in the economic history of the United States. The bibliography cites 10 sources.

This 6 page paper provides an overview of the rebellion and biographical information on Daniel Shays. What Shays's Rebellion accomplished, and its place in history, is discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 6 page paper which discusses the history of the Panama Canal, and how it has gone back to Panamanian control. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

(5 pp) Whatever the time frame in history, "progress" will mean different things to different people. This paper will focus on the impact of land on the American sense of progress from 1837 to 1867. Often when a country begins, it is limited by its geographic borders; such was not the ...

This 6 page paper provides information about Mount Rushmore with an emphasis on its history. Its meaning is also explored. An abstract is included. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 5 page paper explores the history of Catholic missions in California and concludes with a look at the current role of the mission system. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of colonial history as it is presented by Gary Nash in his book, Red, White And Black: The Peoples Of Early North America and argues that his thesis for the book is centered on the idea that early America was a conglomeration of cultures based on geographical origin, race and religious affiliations. ...

7 pages in length. America experienced significant changes between the years of 1837 and 1867; however, everyone did not necessarily embrace this overwhelming progress. From political, economic, social and cultural ideas to issues of slavery, civil war, voting, church, schools, public office, banking, manufacturing, gender, culture, education, fine arts and even respect for the ...

This 5 page paper explores colonial history when Europeans settled in America. The disease and its affect on the Native American populations is the focus of this paper. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 7 page paper considers how the paradigm of the manifest destiny influenced the culture and history of the Native American Indians. Aspect such as divine rights and noblesse oblige on the part of the white man are considered. Particular attention is paid to the Cherokees in Georgia and Indian Removal Act of 1830. The ...

A 5 page paper which analyzes the book "Atlantic Crossings: Social Politics in a Progressive Age" by Daniel T. Rodgers, as it relates to transnational history. No additional sources cited.

Phillip Shaw Paludan, in his book, Victims: A True Story of the Civil War, presents the social aspects of a war that has been represented in the history books as a morality fight or as strictly political. This 5 page paper tells the story of the Shelton Laurel massacre of 1863. No additional sources are listed.

This 10 page report discusses two events in American history, the War of 1812 and the Cuban missile crisis, despite the 150 years that separate them, serve as examples of how executive action has altered, even determined the outcomes associated with a crisis situation involving the United States and other nations. Bibliography lists 15 sources.

A 6 page paper which discusses Secretary of State Acheson. The paper addresses his term in office, his accomplishments, his job, and his effect on the development and history of the country. Primary source used for paper is "Acheson" by James Chace.

An 18 page paper which discusses the history and other aspects of the War of 1812 which illustrate the causes of the war. Topics discussed are Britain's position after the Revolutionary War, impressment, the Chesapeake-Leopard battle, the Embargo Act of 1807, and the pressure from the War Hawks. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 6 page paper which contrasts Robert Darnton's "The Great Cat Massacre & Other Episodes in French Cultural History" and Laurel Thatcher Ulrich's "A Midwife's Tale: The Life of Martha Ballard, Based on Her Diary, 1785-1812." Bibliography lists 2 additional sources.

A 10 page essay that examines US history, decade by decade, discussing the concept of progressive in American society. No bibliography is provided.

A five page paper which looks the history of the Irish in Ireland, the factors which motivated the waves of emigration to the USA from the eighteenth century onwards, and the extent to which the Irish community has successfully integrated into American life in the present day. Bibliography lists 5 sources

A 6 page paper which presents an examination of the Great Depression and the New Deal and then offers up an interview from one who lived during this period in history. The interview focuses on what the individual expected from the Great Depression and the New Deal. Bibliography lists 1 source.