Essays and Research Papers on General U.S. History

A 7 page overview of the history and premises of the electoral process and the advantages of that process over popular vote. The author notes the controversy which has raged over the electoral process since the problems encountered in the 1990 presidential election but uses statistics from that election to demonstrate that the electoral ...

A 5 page overview of the changes in warfare which resulted between the American Revolution and 1918. The incorporation of artillery is identified as the most important change in this time period, a change which can be attributed not only to design changes in the equipment itself but also to the prevailing mindset about ...

This 7 page report discusses the ideas of two of the great thinkers of the 19th century and applies their points of view to the issues of liberty and individuality. British philosopher and economist John Stuart Mill (1806-73) was certain that the highest normative principle is that, “actions are right in proportion as they tend ...

This 5 page paper examins war poetry from various authors. Samples from poets are given from their works as well as an analysis of their works. Bibliography lists no sources.

A 5 page paper which examines “Cadillac Desert: American West and Its Disappearing Water” by Marc Reisner. The paper discusses crops and water projects and also discusses the involvement of President Carter. No additional sources cited.

This 5 page paper discusses the reasons why tsarism collapsed in Russia. Additionally, this paper analyzes if World War I was a factor. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper looks at the development of the cities in America through topics such as transportation, immigration, technological innovation, the industrial revolution and economic policy. A variety of issues are addressed for the time period between the mid-1770s and the early 1900s. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page overview of ethnic conflict in the U.S. This paper asserts that these conflicts have been a fact of existence since the arrival of the first European to these shorelines and that they can be attributed to our capitalist economic system which emphasizes individuality over community and competition over cooperation. Bibliography ...

This paper examines changes and types of artillery used in four major U.S. wars: the American Revolution, the War of 1812, the Civil War and World War I. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 5 page paper dicusses the impact which the industrial revolution had on the lives of people. While it is often the assumption that the industrial revolution improved people's lives, in many ways this was not the reality. Bibliography lits 5 sources.

A 5 page discussion of the historical role of the U.S. in world affairs. This paper notes that the U.S. as equally regarded as the most powerful nation in the world and the most glorious by most of her citizens. This role, however, has required both perseverance and strength to maintain in terms ...

A 5 page review of the William Leach’s book “Land of Desire.” Bibliography lists 3 additional sources.

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.

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 is a 5 page paper discussing the new generations of the 1870s-1890s, 1920s-1940s and 1950s-1960s and how each challenged the generation before. The generations of the 1870s-1890s, 1920s-1940s and 1950s-1960s each challenged the established rules of the generations before them. The 1870s saw the end of the Civil War and the establishment of African ...

A 5 page review of Don Higginbotham’s “George Washington and the American Military Tradition.” Bibliography lists 3 additional sources.

This 5 page paper examines the advantages that both the North and the South had in the Civil War. This paper asks the question, "Did the confederates every really have a chance to win" and attempts to answer that question with reference to assorted evidence. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

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 ...

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.

A 2 1/2 page paper which briefly examines and discusses a quote from the Declaration of Independence. Bibliography lists 1 additional source.

This 2.5 page paper discusses the legacy of Colonial America for future urbanization. The writer comments on the needs for early cities for trade and the large influx of immigrants. These events were catalysts for expansion and new cities. The writer also comments on the reasons cities is a legacy of Colonial America. Bibliography ...

This 3 page paper provides an overview of the way in which the house of representatives is set up. Controversy surrounding proportionality is discussed. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 6 page paper discusses the expedition of Lewis and Clark and examines their relationship with Sazajawea, based upon the movie, "Lewis and Clark: The Journey of the Corps of Discovery". Furthermore, this paper gives insight into the complexities of the expedition, and reveals the reasons why an alliance between Lewis, Clark and ...

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.