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

A 3 page summary of the major points made by Washington in his farewell address. No additional sources cited.

In three pages this paper examines how the conflict between these important figures in early America reflect the opposition that existed in the new United States at the time. Two sources are listed in the bibliography.

A 4 pages research paper that describes how five historic documents influenced the U.S. Constitution. These are the: Magna Carta, Mayflower Compact, Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation and the Federalist Papers. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 10 page analysis explores the question of Benedict Arnold's contribution to his own defection due to his insistance for recognition and status, as his actions follow along the text of "The Real Benedict Arnold" by Jim Murphy. The battles at Saratoga are detailed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

An 8 page research paper that examines the background to the formulation of the United States Constitution and the some of the debates that contributed to its content. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

In four pages, this paper compares and contrasts the American and French revolutions, and considers how the American experience as shaped the contemporary notion of citizenship. Four sources are listed in the bibliography.

This 5 page research paper argues that the American Revolution should be understood as a radical, social upheaval that radically changed the world. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 4 page paper considers the many challenged that faced the framers of the US Constitution in 1787. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 3 page paper examines Calhoun's famous document. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page paper looks a this well known book written by Professor Gordon S. Wood. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

The Circumstances That Led to the American Civil War This 5 page paper explores the circumstances leading up to this bloody war. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 4 page research paper that discusses the strengths and weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and the problems that prompted the Constitution Convention that resulted in the U.S. Constitution. The process of ratifying the new Constitution is also described. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper examines George Washington's leadership ability. it contends that Washington was ultimately responsible for the victory and not the incompetence of the British forces. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page research paper/essay addresses how Founding Father Patrick Henry exemplified the principles of statesmanship. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 6 page paper reports on the Battle of Cowpens during the Revolutionary War, as well as the involvement of African Americans in the war effort. An annotated bibliography is included that cites 5 sources.

This 5 page essay draws upon research in order to discuss the role of slaves n the American Revolutionary War, with a focus on those who chose to fight for the British in exchange for their freedom. Their motivation is discussed and the writer argues that their action constitutes a scathing social indictment against the ...

This 5 page reviews the basic precepts of the American fight for independence. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This is a 3 page paper that provides an overview of the impacts of the Industrial Revolution. Economic, social, and demographic impacts are examined. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page paper that offers a brief biography of Franklin and emphasizes some of the things he said about money and lending money to friends. The writer then provides Biblical verses about the same topic, lending and borrowing money. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page paper. In this essay, the writer takes an excerpt from each Part in the book and discusses why is stood out, including how it relates to what is happening today. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 3 page essay summarizes Alexander Hamilton's "Report on the Subject of Manufactures, 1791." The writer also describes how this document relates to other documents included in same chapter of Reading the American Past, Selected Historical Documents. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 7 page paper examines the declaration and focuses on Locke's Second Treatise of Government as a primary influence. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

The author of this 3 page paper argues that the Constitution is simply a more refined version of what the founding father envisioned when they declared our independence. Bibliography lists 3 sources.