Essays and Research Papers on All History Papers

Civil War Policy: The Civil War effected all areas of life: military and civilian. This 5 page paper addresses many of the issues involved in that conflict, including causes, foreign policy and battle strategies. Bibliography lists 4 sources. KTlincln.wps

5 pages in length. Post-modernism's discursive system was a reaction to and critique of modernism, with particular emphasis upon modernism's elitist social, political and economic structure of upper and lower classification. The influence of modernism's political and aesthetic projects of resistance and revolution, recooperation and universalism all played an integral role within the ...

This 5 page paper focuses on works by Wilfred P. Schoenberg that examines the assimilation of Catholics in the Pacific Northwest during the nineteenth century. The subject of assimilation, identity and regionalism as it concerns Catholics living in the United States is discussed in general and historic terms. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

The Puritans strongly aligned the roles found within the Christian context with social roles. This 6 page review of the book, Samuel Adams, Radical Puritan by William Fowler explores the connection between a political career and the Puritan belief. No additional sources are listed.

A twelve page paper which looks at Lee’s background and military career, and the way in which his strategies and tactics prolonged the Civil War whilst not allowing him to achieve a final victory over the Union forces despite his use of offensive tactics designed to compensate for the numerical and strategic advantages held by ...

A five page paper which looks at the case of the Arizona Orphan Abduction, in terms of the various social and economic factors which influenced both the original placement of the children and the court’s decision to remove them from the Mexican adoptive parents, taking into account the behaviour of the nuns, the citizens of ...

A five page paper which compares the principles and aims of the American Constitution and Bill of Rights with the Contract with America, in terms of the dominant ideologies during and after the revolutionary period, and the extent to which the Contract has been subject to criticism from a liberal point of view Bibliography lists 4 ...

A 6 page paper. The questions addressed are: what was the purpose of the civil war and what does one of President Lincoln's statements say about Lincoln. The statement was: "I claim not to have controlled events, but confess plainly that events have controlled me." The writer provides a brief explanation of why the war ...

This 6 page report discusses the unique characteristics of Queen Anne chairs and the primary differences that exist between America-made chairs that were crafted in Boston, Massachusetts, Newport, Rhode Island, and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Queen Anne period existed from about 1702-1714. The style is characterized by its curves and elegant S-shaped cabriole leg. That shape was based on the shape of ...

7 pages. This is an interesting paper on military intelligence during the Gettysburg Campaign. The paper includes the roles of spies, army scouts, guides, couriers, deserters, telegraphers, and even aerial balloonists. Additional topics are the use of cavalry by both the North and the South. The well-known spy Henry T. Harrison ...

A 6 page paper. What did Thomas Jefferson mean when he used the phrase "pursuit of happiness?" That is the question this paper addresses. In approaching this question, the writer reports Jefferson's original text to demonstrate the differences and the spiritual nature of his thinking. The persons who inspired Jefferson to this thinking are also ...

A 6 page paper which examines the presidency of Abraham Lincoln, whose compassion and strong leadership made him an effective teacher and student of life’s lessons. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

6 pages. The Civil Rights Movement in American Democracy had a great impact on life in the 1950's and 1960's. Within this paper are discussed some of the main events of the movement, their importance, and who was involved. Some of the major organizations associated with the Civil Rights Movement are discussed as well as how it began ...

5 pages. This paper is an analysis and critique of the article "Frameworks of the State: Assessment Policy in Historical Perspective". In this analysis the primary and secondary data sources are identified. An external critique of the study is given, evaluating the value of the reported events. Rationale is given for conclusions drawn in each section. Through ...

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

The failure of the United States intelligence to predict or forewarn of the events at Pearl Harbor may be seen as a breakdown in one or more stages of the intelligence cycle of collection, analysis and dissemination. This 6 page paper explores the views of different authors, concluding that the possibility exists that the intelligence failure at Pearl Harbor ...

A 5 page paper which examines the economical and technological changes to the New England landscape during the English colonization. No additional sources are used.

This 9 page paper presents an overview of life in America during the 1920s with an emphasis on prohibition and the boom economy. The paper is broken down into sections featuring those issues in response to questions posed by a student. The 1929 crash is discussed in detail as is the role of organized crime ...

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 5 page paper which discusses how, in an attempt to protect the American Creed, the fight against the Communist menace actually harmed Americans' civil liberties at the time. Bibliography lists 4 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 ...

An 8 page discussion of the inherent differences between the traditional U.S. military role of national defense and that of international peacekeeping. Asserts that it is our duty as the most powerful nation in the world to assist in international peacekeeping. Distinguishes between our actions in events like the bombing of Pearl Harbor, ...

6 pages in length. The writer discusses the impact of immigration, industrialization and urbanization upon 19th century social welfare policy and elements (1870-1929). Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page research paper that reflects on the Vietnam conflict and why the US lost. The writer explores this question as to differences in motivation, as well as from a military point of view. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

An 8 page paper which presents an examination of soldiers of the Revolution such as Joseph Plumb Martin, and working people during early American times. The working people addressed are women, African Americans, and journeymen. Bibliography lists 3 sources.