Essays and Research Papers on Pre-Colonial America

This 5 page paper critiques this book that explores early American history. Various aspects of the book are discussed, inclusive of writing quality and content. No additional sources cited.

4 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses federalism, elitism and pluralism as they correlate with America's history. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This is a 3 page paper discussing the motivations behind the Russian colonization of Europe and Alaska. The motivations behind the Russian colonization of Europe and Alaska are considered quite different. Primarily, the difference lies in the fact that Russian colonization in Europe is considered to be politically motivated while the Russian presence in Alaska ...

This 3 page paper provides information on European colonization of North American 1600-1640, and analyzes the web site from which the information was obtained. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 3 page review of the interactions that occurred during colonial times between Native Americans and the Europeans that invaded their lands. The author observes differences in colonial administration and goals Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 15 page address of the question which has occupied historians for centuries, why were Native Americans not only able to survive but to thrive in a land where European colonists would at first flounder and many times perish? The author of this paper explores various sides of the debate to conclude that the speculations ...

This 3 page paper distinguishes between settler societies and other types of colonialism. US society is contrasted with Great Britain society. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 3 page paper first considers the motivating factors that led Europeans to these shores and then discusses the long terms consequences of that colonization. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

5 pages. Beginning in the twelfth century and continuing through the eighteenth century, Europeans had increasing contact with non-European people and began forming opinions about the world outside Europe. This paper is an evaluation of how those opinions began to form and the impact of these perceptions.

This 5 page paper provides biographical information, but also looks at controversial areas of the life of this Indian "Princess." Her experience with the Jamestown colony as well as her voyage to Europe and untimely death are each explored. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper considers how Europe North America and Japan have become the wealthiest nations. The paper considers this from an historical perspective looking at colonialism and mercantilism and then discusses the adoption of capitalism as well as looking at the political background, natural resources and geographical locations. The paper finishes with the ...

This 5 page paper considers how Europe North America and Japan have become the wealthiest nations. The paper considers this from an historical perspective looking at colonialism and mercantilism and then discusses the adoption of capitalism as well as looking at the political background, natural resources and geographical locations. The paper finishes with the ...

In seventeen pages this paper examines the respectful and harmonious relationship William Penn cultivated with the Lenni Lenape (Delaware) Indians who were residing in Pennsylvania during the seventeenth century and how the promises he made to them in good faith regarding their land were subsequently broken after his death by his greedy sons Thomas and ...

In ten pages this paper examines how American General and first President of the United States George Washington is depicted in various ways as heroic, human, and flawed in Jeff Shaara’s The Glorious Cause, and in the films Benedict Arnold: A Question of Honor, The Conquerors: General Howe, Conqueror of New York, The Crossing, and ...

This 3 page paper explores Shakespeare's "The Tempest" in order to analyze how this author communicated his ideas about colonialism. This paper furthermore draws significant parallels between the story and the real-life situation of Puerto Rico and their historical issues with colonialism. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

6 pages in length. Discusses the Spanish in the New World and how they considered the natives to be slave labor. The perception of the natives by the Spanish, including encomiendas. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page paper looks at this attack that occurred in 1713. The paper argues that this is one of several turning points in U.S. history. Relations between settlers and Indians are explored. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A twelve page paper which looks at the origins and progress of the wars between the Apache Indians and the Americans during the nineteenth century, with reference to the different strategies which were employed by both sides, the role played by Apache leaders such as Geronimo, the importance of Apache scouts to the American troops ...

This 5 page paper discusses the history of the Meeker War which involved the Ute Indians. Furthermore, this paper examines the issues surrounding this war such as the desire of Nathan Meeker and others to "reform" the Ute Indians into Christian farmers. Bibligraphy lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper examines the treaty between the Shawnee Indians and the Americans that was signed in Ohio in 1786. The unfair treatment of the Indians is highlighted. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This is a 6 page paper discussing colonial Latin America in relations to the patron-client relationship and social classes. While colonial Latin America was segregated into a hierarchy of social and class systems with the Spanish elite at the top, the maintenance of the system was possible by the textured social networks within communities which ...

This 7 page paper discusses the impact the Spaniards had in their exploration and exploitation of the New World, which was negative for the Indians but profitable for the colonizing nation. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

An eighteen page paper which looks at the life and career of Count Frontenac and his administration of the settlements in New France. The writer considers Frontenac’s relationship with the clergy and other administrators of the region, and his policies with regard to the Indian nations, the British and the economic and military development of ...

A twenty page paper which looks at an excerpt from Smith’s ‘Historical Account of the Expedition against the Ohio Indians’ and analyses his commentary with reference to the cultural and religious practices of the Native population in relation to that of the white settlers, his assumption of superior civilisation on the part of the whites ...

This 5 page paper discusses the Seven Years’ War, better known in the U.S. as the French and Indian War. Bibliography lists 3 sources.