Essays and Research Papers on U.S. History (1700s)

An 8 page overview of this critical period in history. The author outlines major historical events for these countries and emphasizes the importance of revolution, industrialization, and imperialism. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the foundations and rationales for the Declaration of Independence, The Articles of Confederation, the Constitution of the United States, the Bill of Rights and judicial review. Who and/or what influenced the writers of these documents that would guide a new nation are explored. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the effect of the Gatling Gun on the Civil War. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page paper provides an overview of the purpose of the Federalist Papers, and then outlines some of the specific arguments presented in 4 of those papers. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 3 page essay that examines mercantilism as a major contributing cause of the American Revolution. The writer defines mercantilism and argues that British mercantile policies put American colonials into an untenable position, as the policies of the Mother Country virtually prohibited the economic development of colonies in the New World. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 7 page paper which examines how the three main tenets of Classical Liberalism (natural rights, democracy, and capitalism) were incorporated into the United States’ Constitution. Sources used were faxed by student and have no bibliographic information.

A 15 page overview of the circumstances surrounding and following English colonization of the Americas. Details are provided from colonial times through the American Revolution, the framing of the Constitution, and the Civil War. Examines the reasons Englishmen embarked on North American colonization are explained as is their transition from viewing the monarchical ...

A 4 page overview of the reasons Americans elected to revolt against English control. The author contends that English support was just not there even in the earliest stages of colonialism. Once the Americans became self assured that they could survive they began to look at their ties with England more as a ...

A 4 page discussion of the many events and circumstances which combined to ultimately cause the U.S. Civil War. The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 set the stage for the war but subsequent events such as the war with Mexico of 1846-1848, the Secession Crisis of November 1860-April 1861, the annexation of Texas, the Wilmot ...

This 3 page paper discusses the major battles of the Civil War and the divergent battle plans of both North and South. Bibliography lists 0 sources.

This 3 page paper examines the alleged relationship between Thomas Jefferson and his slave Sally Hemmings. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the time period immediately following the Civil War called the Reconstruction Period. Pros and Cons and discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 8 page paper compares and contrasts two books by Bell I. Wiley: The life of Johnny Reb and The Life of Billy Yank. Examples, quotes cited from texts. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5 page paper examines the industrial revolution as it applies to a variety of factors such as transportation, the textile industry and communications. The premies that the standard of living has increased as a result is highlighted. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 6 page paper discusses the evolution of warfare as it compares to the evolution of the machine gun. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines why the Bill of Rights was adopted into the Constitution in 1791. The paper also examines what the Bill of Rights is, and focuses on one of the rights and explains what it means. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 4 page paper examines this critical period of time. The controversy that existed between Hamilton and Jefferson is highlighted. Pertinent information is relayed about the War of 1812. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3 page paper reviews and discusses the book by Stephen Ambrose called, Undaunted Courage. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 4 page overview of the underlying premises of the U.S. Declaration of Independence. This paper emphasizes the impact of those premises not just on American independence but on the world in general. Bibliography lists 1 primary source, the Declaration itself.

A 3 page overview of the concerns George Washington had for the ongoing welfare of the U.S., concerns detailed in his 1796 "Farewell Address". The threats of the political party and European allegiances were a particular worry for Washington. No additional sources are listed.

A 4 page paper which discusses issues and resolutions at the Constitutional Convention of 1787. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3 page paper examines the minds of the settlers at the time in question. Was there an American fervor in the New World or was it merely a European reflection of culture? Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page overview of the underlying fight for equality that drove the production of these two documents. Martin Luther King Jr. and Thomas Jefferson were widely disparate in terms of their race and their socioeconomic and political footing. Both, however, were intent on abolishing a situation that they saw as wrong. No additional ...

A 6 page paper examining the goals of the founding fathers in 1790 and the effects that had been realized by the early 19th century. President Ronald Reagan was roundly criticized for his "trickle down" comment in announcing his economic reform plan in the early 1980s, but it was little more than a modern ...

An 8 page discussion of Thomas Jefferson's actions towards blacks and Native Americans. The author contends that in regard to his handling of slavery and Native American land rights Jefferson wavered considerably from his professed belief in the ideology of true equality. Bibliography lists 7 sources.