Essays and Research Papers on All History Papers

This 10 page report discusses American democracy and the role played by the nation’s voters. How the right to vote came about for all citizens and who modern voters actually are is covered, as well as a consideration of the ideological aspects of democracy and citizen participation. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page paper looks at early writers such as Sojourner Truth and Anne Bradstreet. The qualities they possessed such as perseverance, resiliency and determination are highlighted. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the time between 1920 and 1933, when the Eighteenth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution prohibited the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages in America. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

7 pages in length. Frantz Fanon's Black Skin, White Masks and Primo Levi's Survival In Auschwitz depict human cruelty and human endurance in the decade after World War II like few others; their insightful glances into the why's and how's of barbaric attacks from mankind against mankind help to provide the reader with a ...

A 5 page research paper that examines 4 questions pertaining to the Cold War. The questions cover issues that produced the war; where "hot" wars broke out and areas of the world in which the US and the USSR competed for loyalty; key events that affected the relations between the superpowers; and reforms instituted by ...

This is a 4 page paper discussing the political and social obstacles Lincoln had to overcome to achieve his goals. After President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated on April 16, 1865, writer Stephen Oates in his book “Abraham Lincoln: The Man Behind the Myths” (1984) said that Lincoln became symbolic to “ministers across the North [who] ...

A 5 page contention that Bush’s leadership during the Panama affair was exemplary. He was able to identify clear goals and objectives and to effectively apply military resources to accomplish those goals and objectives. Bush’s success in accomplishing this feat, however, is attributable to key players in the administration as a whole. Bibliography ...

This 7-page paper discusses the Watts riots that took place in Los Angeles in 1965, and the events that had occurred up to a quarter of a century before that ultimately led to the problem. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 20 page paper examines how the large scale immigration from Mexico has affected citizenship policy in the U.S. The primary focus of this paper is how this policy has been affected since the 1990's, however, historical information is also included where relevant. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses why war with Iraq will protect the U.S. from future terrorist attacks. This paper asserts that without disabling the networks which produce terror, the terror is destined to continue. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 8 page paper discusses the treatment of those who were prisoners of war during World War II. This paper also examines the POW camps, the Geneva Convention, and more. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 3 page paper examines the issue of immigration, and explains the differences which transpired after the Civil War. This paper highlights the reasons Americans were so concerned with this influx of immigrants and also explores the issue of racism in this matter. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

This 3 page paper highlights the Reconstruction era and reveals why the role of Lincoln was so hard to assess. This paper also reveals how Reconstruction influenced civil rights. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5 page paper examines individual level theories as well as domestic level theories in terms of the causes of World War II. These theories are used specifically to highlight the casues of Germany's agression. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 6 page paper examines how societal pressures are influencing girls and teens to strive for excessive thinness. This paper highlights the negative associations that pop culture places on weight and also focuses on the effects of other influences, such as family, peers, etc. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 6 page annotated bibliography gives a detailed description of 12 sources related to the topic of the Salem Witch Trials. This paper also provides an abstract, thesis, and paper development plan. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

This 5 page paper looks at the escalation of the war as related to the cold war and American imperialism. These issues are explored along with the other events and attitudes also related to the war. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 6 page paper discusses the development, historical and geographical, of the Mesabi Iron Ore Range in Minnesota. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses Judith Shklar's book, American Citizenship, and the need for a new definition of citizenship. The incarceration issue is illustrated and exampled. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This is a 12 page paper discussing the social welfare programs developed throughout the Civil War and Reconstruction Era. The Civil War and the Reconstruction years until 1896 saw a change in the social reform system in the United States as it was a time when “thousands of people received public assistance for the first ...

A 4 page overview of the Democratic/Pluralist Theory, the Elite Class Theory, and the Hyperpluralism Theory as they pertain to the formulation of the Constitution. This paper contends that the Democratic/Pluralist theory is the most accurate. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

5 pages in length. The election of 1912 was referred to as a race that would define the future because of tremendous changes taking place due to progressivism. With Roosevelt's New Nationalism, Wilson's New Freedom, technological advancement and a significant surge in immigrants, the Progressive Era would prove to define America's future in ...

This is a 6 page paper discussing the historical accuracy of the film “The Patriot” and the reasons for any inaccuracies in the film. The release of director Roland Emmerich’s 2000 movie “The Patriot” starring Mel Gibson caused a considerable amount of controversy in regards to its historical accuracy, or more so inaccuracies. In reality, ...

This 8 page paper looks at the American Civil War and which weapons the North and South each used. The fact that the Union had an advantage in terms of weaponry is highlighted. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 6 page review of the Oliver Stone movie starring Anthony Hopkins, Joan Allen, Powers Boothe, James Woods and J.T. Walsh. The reviewer contends that, as unfortunately the case in this movie, Nixon is most often remembered for his weaknesses more so than for his accomplishments. Never-the-less, while it is the more questionable ...