Essays and Research Papers on General U.S. History

This 3 page paper briefly summarizes Maureen Konkle’s article about U.S. imperialism and the way the government systematically redefined indigenous peoples as savages in order to take their land. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 6 page report discusses the Constitution of the United States and how it has shaped political theory, meaning, and life in the U.S. The goal of any meaningful constitutional text must be not simply to structure a government, but to construct a political system, one that can guide the formation of a larger constitution, a “way of life” that is ...

This 7 page paper examines the economic realities of U.S. history between the end of the Civil War and the end of the Second World War. Various ideas are discussed including the Great Depression, progressivism and industrialization. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 6 page paper explores The Conference House, also known as the Billop House, where a meeting had taken place between the British and Americans. Today, many claim the museum is haunted. Its history and proof of haunting are included in this overview. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 6 page paper that examines the history of America's association with freedom and the changes that this association has undergone since the nation's birth. Discussed is the meaning of freedom during the birth of the nation, throughout the twentieth century, and at the beginning of the twenty-first century. Bibliography lists 5 sources. ...

An 8 page research paper that summarizes, compares and contrasts two texts on geographic regional studies: D.W. Meinig's The Shaping of America A Geographical Perspective on 500 years of History, Vol. 1 Atlantic America, 1492-1800 and The Making of Urban America, edited by Raymond A. Mohl. This comparison looks at how various authors view spatial ...

A five page paper which assesses Engelhardt's 'the End of Victory Culture' in terms of American history and the importance of conflict and the Cold War in American social consciousness. Bibliography lists one source.

This is a 7 page paper that provides an overview of Arizona statehood. A brief history of the process is given. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 6 page outline of the history and potential of this 1500 acre site. Active military post for some 220 years, this site has tremendous potential in terms of archaeological investigation. The potential exists for prehistoric archaeologists as well yet neither aspects has been sufficiently explored. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page paper which presents a examination of Douglas Monroy’s “Thrown Among Strangers.” The paper also uses the book “The Elusive Eden” by Bullough, Rice and Orsi to present a foundation within California history. No additional sources cited.

A 3 page book report on A Most Unfortunate Ship: A Narrative History of Old Ironsides by Tyrone G. Martin. No additional sources cited.

A 5 page research paper that focuses on Thelma Chang's book I Can Never Forget: Men of the 100th/442nd . This extraordinary piece of scholarship offers the reader the moving story of the men in the Army's 100th Infantry Battalion and the 442nd Regimental Combat Team-the most decorated units for their size and duration in ...

This 6 page paper examines the history of the KKK and looks at its future. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines American history as it involves the construction of railroads from 1865 to 1945. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 6 page paper which examines the history of the Jew in Pennsylvania from colonial time to the Civil War. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page paper which illustrates how progress always comes at some price and how this can be seen in the history of the American Civil War. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5 page paper describes several events and eras in American history, including the Panic of 1873, the Progressive Movement and the causes of the Great Depression among others. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses her life, her social and psychological history, and her contributions to journalism. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 12 page research paper that examines the topic of American Nationalism. This examination of American history discusses how nationalism evolved, from colonial times to the present and begins by defining "nationalism." Bibliography lists 9 sources.

This 4 page paper examines the division of labor in society. The focus is on various points in history and demonstrates that there has been a division in labor since the inception of the U.S.A. No bibliography.

This 5 page paper reports the history of the Electoral College, when it was established, why, its purpose, legal foundations for it, how it works, how Electors are selected, number of Electors, election quirks with the Electoral College, how Electors vote, elections deferred to Congress, who administers the Elector College and how it ...

This 19 page paper examines the historical setting of the eighteenth through twentieth century and the fight that was occurring not just in the United States but in Europe and in British colonies to achieve the right for women to vote. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 5 page paper considers how the role of women in America differed from their counterparts in Europe, and how, during this time, the role of women changed, seeing the birth of the women's rights movements and the development of their public voice. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

This five-page-paper presents a comparison of the social and political changes that were prompted by emperor's actions in the mid nineteenth century to the end of World War II. Bibliography lists three sources.

A 5 page paper tracing US involvement in Asia during this 100-year period. By 1950, the US was wary of the new communist government on mainland China, but it maintained the position as a benevolent protector of Japan, Taiwan and the Philippines, which promised strategic positioning. The US represented a largely silent threat ...