Essays and Research Papers on General U.S. History

A 15 page overview of U.S. history and culture. The author attempts to provide a primer of consideeration for those that are new arrivals to our country. Race, ethnicity, gender and other factors enter into communication and interaction in the U.S. Bibliography lists sources.

A 5 page overview of the rise of the U.S. to international power. The paper begins with the ideals of the forefathers, leading to the inventions rising out of the Industrial Revolution and continuing through World War II (a-bomb), telecommunications, computer technology, military technology and the space program. The paper includes a discussion ...

This 11 page paper explores the obstacles women faced in the Christian church during the nineteenth century and similar problems they live with in America today. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

This 3 page paper examines South Carolina using a book by Peter Wood as a springboard for discussion. The fact that blacks were in the majority during the seventeenth century is accentuated. Changes focus on religion and family. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5 page report discusses the first and second amendments of the U.S. Bill of Rights and the issues that have surrounded them. The issues of the establishment of religion, free speech (part of the First Amendment) and the right to “keep and bear arms” (Second Amendment) have been the subject of heated debate for, at least, the past century. ...

This 10 page paper provides the details of the act along with a discussion on immigration in general. Also included is a look at whether or not the act has done any good. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 19 page paper provides a comprehensive overview of the social welfare policies beginning with the Progressive Era through the 1996 Welfare Reform Act. Notables discussed include Roosevelt's New Deal, including legislative acts, programs and constitutional amendments, the founding of the NAACP and National Urban League, the first White House Conference on Children and the ...

This 10 page paper discusses the values and attitudes that formed in America as a result of the beliefs and attitudes of those who settled the country. It touches on such epochs as the Civil War, the Revolutionary War, the Westward expansion and the colonies. Bibliography lists 30 sources.

(5 pp) 'Don't confuse me with facts!' is a cry heard throughout the world when it comes to governmental decisions. Barbara Tuchman, the winner of two Pulitzer Prizes, and one of the best American historians, wrote in her book The March of Folly (1984) that 'a phenomenon noticeable throughout history regardless of place or ...

A 13 page paper which examines and discusses slavery and cash crops in the history of Virginia, with emphasis on the 18th century. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 5 page paper relays various tid bits of information in Nevada's history. Various groups of people are examined. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 7 page paper which examines the history of the La Purisima Mission located in Lompoc, California. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines the history of Des Moines, Iowa. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines various history and political concepts in the United States. Bibliography lists sources.

A 3 page paper which answers 5 questions regarding history such as immigrants and slavery. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

3 pages in length. Learning about history occurs in many more ways than merely through textbook knowledge; indeed, history is taught through some of the most unexpected sources, not the least of which includes literary works from another age. The most important component of these primary historic informers is that they originate from ...

A 3 page paper which answers questions regarding Americna history. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page discussion concerning two first hand accounts of California as they relate to the railroad. Bibliography lists one source.

A 5 page research paper that offers an overview of the history of Santa Barbara, California and compares this history to the history of the state as a whole. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 10 page paper which covers many topics in American History. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

A 5 page research paper that examines and discusses the history of various military customs and courtesies, such as the hand salute, bugle calls and the use of flags. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 5 page paper examines charges from the book Lies My Teacher Told Me. The paper argues that more contemporary history books are treating African Americans, Native Americans and other groups rather fairly. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines the impact of race and racism during the Reconstruction, the movement to the West, and urban industrialized life. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 7 page paper which examines the history of the New York Fire Department. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 4 page paper examines westward expansion and its significance. Bibliography lists 3 sources.