Essays and Research Papers on Slavery & Civil Rights

This 5 page paper considers the political, economic, and social issues that were prevalent at the end of the American Civil War and assesses the implications of the war for both Blacks and Whites in Florida. This paper considers the actors that determined the emergence of the educational system and the implications for individuals ...

A 12 page discussion of the many societal changes which resulted directly and indirectly from the premises surrounding the landmark civil rights case involving segregation in our nation’s schools. Delineates the chain of societal events leading up to and following this decision. Outline a few key Supreme Court cases which were based on ...

A 5 page paper which discusses how the condition of slavery alters a society's concept of gender, race, ethnicity, and sexuality in the United States. The discussion is founded on two classic works written by former slaves, "Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass" by Frederick Douglass and "Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl" by Harriet Ann ...

A 5 page paper which examines gender issues in Frederick Douglass’ “My Bondage and My Freedom.” Bibliography lists 3 additional sources.

In three pages this paper critically reviews Laurie Green’s article published in on this topic. No other sources are listed in the bibliography.

A 5 page paper which discusses how Glenda Gilmore, in 'Gender and Jim Crow: Women and the Politics of White Supremacy in North Carolina, 1896-1920,' stands in awe of these women she depicts, and also stands apologetic for her ignorance concerning the struggles of African American women, despite the fact she grew up in North Carolina and yet was ...

This 5-page paper supports the assertion that there continues to be inequalities in the workplace in terms of gender and race. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 6 page contention that the laws that were put in place immediately after the Civil War to guarantee the rights of freed slaves, and those which have been in place since to prevent discrimination, have had a tremendous societal impact. While these laws were justified by the circumstances of the time period in ...

A 5 page essay that examines Jacobs' slave narrative as it relates to gender and race in the nineteenth century. The writer argues that Jacobs has to not only balance her presentation of herself and her actions against the backdrop of slavery, but also in regards to the ways in which a "true woman" ...

A 12 page paper which examines how Richard Wright, in "Black Boy," and Malcolm X, in "The Autobiography of Malcolm X," see issues such as race, ethnicity, class, gender and prejudice. No additional sources cited.

A 5 page overview of the predominant viewpoints expressed in Indian Captivity Narrative and the Slave Narratives, two of the most important types of literature produced during the American colonial period. Contends that while both were concerned with the circumstances of captivity and the ever-present temptation of escape and overall issues of race, these ...

This 3 page paper provides an analysis of the civil rights era, as well as some information about the previous time period from the 1930s on. The government's role in civil rights is discussed. All three branches of the government are noted as being integral to the proliferation of equality in America. ...

This 5-page paper focuses on whether or not affirmative action has been effective in terms of governmental hiring, recruitment and training. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

(5 pp). Thoreau became a popular icon in the sixties as Martin Luther King used him as an example of the path of nonviolent resistance. In this discussion we will see how Henry David Thoreau in 'Resistance to Civil Government' (1849), compares with a 'Letter from the Burmingham Jail' (1961) ...

A 7 page book review of Daniel Walker's comparative history text No More, No More (2004). The writer discusses the author's basic themes, points from the text, and the author's scholarship and research. In this regard, the writer cites the opinion of anther historian. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A comparison and contrast of “The History of Mary Prince” and “Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl.” Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3-page paper provides an analysis of Kluger's "Simple Justice," which details the history of Brown v. Board of Education. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 3 page research paper/essay that addresses the theme of slavery within the context of three writers drawn from the Puritan, Colonial and Romantic periods of American history. The writer examines how Samuel Sewall, Benjamin Franklin and Frederick Douglass each address this theme within the context of the societal ideals of their time. Bibliography lists ...

This 5 page paper traces the history of Diaspora Africans in New York from about 1650 through the early 20th century. Major highlights include the African Burial Ground, Five Points, Sandy Ground, Harriet Tubman, Underground Railroad, The SIlent Protest, the Riots of New York, and more. Bibliography lists 13 sources.

This 3 page paper utilizes the texts of Potok, Baldwin and the movie, The Gentleman's Agreement, to illustrate the history of racism in American toward Jews and African Americans. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page paper examines why the 1960's was the decade that produced the most change in American history in the past 140 years. This paper delves into the rampant social, political, economic, gender, and racial changes that were taking place in the 1960's, and how these changes collided to produce a vast amount ...

An 8 page overview of the numerous injustices that have been faced by blacks throughout their history in this country. The author argues that the impacts of slavery have been both direct and indirect and that blacks are entitled to economic compensation as a result of those impacts. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 7 page paper discusses how the Civil War Memorial is an example of the need for people to construct expedient histories. This paper highlights the problems associated with the biased documentation of historical events, and how these inherent biases color the histocial accuracy of the event. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

3 pages in length. Titling his speech "A More Perfect Union," President-elect Barack Obama inspired listeners with the ideals of a nation that is written in constitutional purpose but as of today has yet to be realized. The primary focus of Obama's speech was to revisit this major discrepancy of American culture by ...

A 5 page research paper that contrasts and compares the leadership skills of Martin Luther King and Indira Gandhi. The writer argues that an examination of the leadership skills and accomplishments of King and Gandhi demonstrates that, while there is much to applaud in Mrs. Gandhi's political career, history has judged King's leadership more ...