Essays and Research Papers on All History Papers

A 4 page overview of the perceptions of Edmund Burke, Maximillien Robespierre, and Thomas Paine. The author of this paper emphasizes the opinions of Thomas Pain and asserts that revolutions do no necessarily result in long-term instability and violence. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 6 page paper which examines Carey McWilliams “Southern California, An Island on the Land.” The paper also briefly discusses “Elusive Eden: A New Eden” by Rice, Bullough and Orsi. No additional sources cited.

A 4 page book review of Randy Roberts and James S. Olson's text A Line in the Sand, the Alamo in Blood and Memory (2001). The writer argues that this is no simply an historical account of the men who died defending the Alamo during the Texas Revolution. It is this, but it is also ...

Earth was once a world where deterrence safeguarded any one country or leader from ruling the planet or other countries. That time has passed. The George W. Bush Administration has used September 11 to change war strategy around the world just in time to guarantee (it would appear) that rogue states like Iraq, North Korea ...

This 4-page paper discusses the different "home fronts" between the North and South during the U.S. Civil War. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the reasons behind the war between the United States and Mexico in 1847. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 4 page research paper that offers a brief overview of the facts surrounding the Salem witch trials of 1692. The writer describes how the hysteria started and progressed and how false evidence was made to seem real by the teenage girls who caused this travesty of justice. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A fictional tale of the arrival of a white male to the South Carolina shoreline in the mid 1600s. The specifics of his experience revolve around real historical events and developments. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper examines the industrial revolution as it applies to a variety of factors such as transportation, the textile industry and communications. The premies that the standard of living has increased as a result is highlighted. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 7 page paper examines this controversial war. Various elements of the war effort are discussed. Johnson's role in the escalation is included in addition to how the Vietnamese looked at things. The reason the war began is also discussed. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 10 page discussion of the problems digitized information in general and the Internet in particular present for the genealogists. Not only can this information be replete with error, it can be sent at the speed of light around the world. The contention is made that once an error is placed on the Internet it ...

A 3 page paper which examines how a visit to the Jimmy Carter Museum and Library’s exhibit of 9/11 memorabilia could be seen as reflective of other historical events such as the Civil War. The focus of the paper is on letters and quilts. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 4 page paper on “The Many Headed Hydra” by Peter Linebaugh and Marcus Rediker. No additional sources cited.

This 3-page paper focuses on the political and economic reasons why the South lost the U.S. Civil War. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 7 page paper which examines how this battle marked a significant change in the conduct of war and remains an important turning point in the evolution of warfare. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 6 page paper discusses the evolution of warfare as it compares to the evolution of the machine gun. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines why the Bill of Rights was adopted into the Constitution in 1791. The paper also examines what the Bill of Rights is, and focuses on one of the rights and explains what it means. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 4 page paper which reviews Benjamin F. Schemmer’s book “The Raid: The Son Tay Prison Rescue Mission.” No additional sources cited.

This 6 page paper offers a brief overview of slavery in these two countries, including when slavery began in each country, why it was practiced and how and when it ended. Brazil, who imported ten times the number of slaves in the U.S. was also the last country to abolish slavery. Bibliography lists 7 sources. ...

This 4 page paper examines this critical period of time. The controversy that existed between Hamilton and Jefferson is highlighted. Pertinent information is relayed about the War of 1812. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 4 page book review. Herrington served on the front lines during the Vietnam War, not in combat, but rather in the war for the "hearts and minds" of the Vietnamese people. In his text, he describes the logistics of his mission, which was the "identification and destruction of the Vietcong shadow government" (41). ...

A 4 page discussion of the evolution of American imperialist thought. The author contends that by the beginning of the twentieth century U.S. policy had evolved from isolationsist to imperialistic. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines the settlement patterns of the colonists in America and then discusses whether or not America could have found a more peaceful separation from England. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines whether or not children are worse off today than they were in 1900. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5 page paper examines this book in respect to how it treats labor. Does it show the struggle between labor and the capitalists as the greatest battle ever? The story of Holmes that is included in the work is also discussed. Several quotes from the book are included. Bibliography lists 5 sources. ...