Essays and Research Papers on All History Papers

A 5 page discussion of the importance of the institution of slavery to capitalism. In the U.S., however, the issues surrounding slavery lasted long past the time where the institution was becoming extinct in other regions of the world. This long life can be attributed to the relative age of the U.S. during ...

A 15 page research paper on the film Windtalkers (2002) directed by John Woo. The writer argues that Woo misses the goal of honoring the Navajo code-talkers of WWII who provided an unbreakable code based on the Navajo language that the best Japanese code-breakers could not decipher. The writer discusses Marine involvement in the production ...

This is a six page paper that compares & contrasts the impact the two wars had on the American people. There are four sources citied.

8 pages in length. The extent to which controversies have historically surrounded the Los Alamos National Laboratory have been both grand and far-reaching; that it has been branded a covert experimentation of massive proportions upon unwitting humans speaks to the nature of its contradictory existence. Whether the discussion turns to funding, operations or ...

A 7 page paper which summarizes the 1777 battle known as the Battle of Brandywine. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper gives a critical review of the Paul Johnson book, A Shopkeeper's Millenium. Quotes given from the text. Book is also analyzed for central argument, substantiation of thesis, and examples which support his claims. Strengths and weaknesses analyzed. Bibliography lists 1 source.

13 pages in length. A tremendous amount of religious, political, economic, social and cultural development occurred in America during the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries, with expansion and migration two of the primary aspects of such progress. When one examines the extent to which various time periods had an impact upon American evolution, one ...

This 14 page paper begins with an explanation of what public administration is and then provides a history public administration in America beginning with Woodrow Wilson's article, "The Study of Administration," published in 1887. Wilson wanted to make a clear distinction between administration and politics and had a number of followers. This essay traces the ...

This 5 page paper summarizes and analyzes the book, The Great Arizona Orphan Abuduction by Linda Gordon. Main theme discussed and analyzed with supporting quotes from the book. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 5 page paper discusses the impact of the subway system in New York City. Completed and operating in 1904, the Interborough Rapid Transit underground railway, usually called the IRT subway, provided a much-needed rapid transit system in this growing city. The subway resulted in land use changes, for example, changing farm land in some ...

A 6 page discussion of the various forms of resistance which were launched by the indigenous peoples of Latin America against Spanish rule. This paper noted an impressive level of governmental and societal organization among these peoples which allowed both military resistance and political resistance. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the end of slavery and the transition from slave labor to free labor. Relying on the work of Foner and Berlin and colleagues, the writer explains that the Reconstruction era was one of confusion and controversy. The first part of the essay critiques Foner's narrative in his book, including his ...

This paper examines the books "The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin" and "The Coquette" and uses these references to discuss the role of women in 18th century America. This paper specifically considers the role of marraige and female virtue according to that era. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

An 8 page paper which examines the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair/Columbian Exposition as it relates to the ethnographic exhibit. The topic of discussion focuses on America’s approach to multiculturalism during the time period in history. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This is a 9 page paper. It pays tribute to the women who fought in the civil war. It disucusses how the war changed a lot of things, especially the postion of women in society. Six sources cited

A 10 page paper which examines Jewish Immigration from 1900 to the beginning of WWII. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 5 page analysis of Ron Chernow’s “The House of Morgan: An American Banking Dynasty and the Rise of Modern Finance.” No additional sources cited.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the city of San Diego and compares and contrasts the information with other cities in the nation. Raleigh, North Carolina and New York City are used for comparison purposes. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 9 page report discusses the many aspects associated with the Confederacy loss of the Civil War. Economics, strategies, social problems all contributed to the loss, as well as the attitudes of the “Old South.” Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A 6 page discussion of the insight provided into European thought by this French author. Interestingly, Crèvecoeur only lived in the Americas for a relatively short period of time. He became a naturalized citizen, however, and even ventured out among the indigenous inhabitants of the country. His roots, however, and his ideological ...

This 5 page paper is a dicussion of Douglass' speech, "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July". This paper analyzes and discusses this important speech which was a tribute to black Americans who were not afforded the same basic rights as white Americans. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 5 page paper which examines cultural similarities and differences between native and European settling of the Eastern seaboard, considering the uniqueness of the European settlements and how specific characteristics of the cultures involved the future relationships of the native and European peoples. No additional sources are used.

A 6 page paper discussing the many hats worn by the 32nd president, Franklin Delano Roosevelt (1882-1945). Many admire his tireless efforts to pull the nation out of the darkness of the Great Depression; others loathe his manipulation of existing systems and the press to accomplish his goals for the country. The paper ...

A 5 page paper which compares and contrasts the ideals, goals and results of the Populist and Progressive reform movements in the United States. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 15 page paper features the Reconstruction Era myths, misconceptions and mistakes made by historians. Issues such as the freedom enjoyed by blacks, equal rights for women, and the generosity and kindness of the North toward the South during Reconstruction are debated. Bibliography lists 10 sources.