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

This 7 page paper compares the American Revolution with the changes which occurred about a decade later when the Constitutional Convention made important decisions. Shays's Rebellion is discussed. The paper concludes that the latter time period, during the 1780s, is more significant than the 1770s in terms of America's strength as a nation. Bibliography ...

5 pages in length. Describes the early years of this Texas settlement and how the settlers overcame difficulties to form a single cohesive community. Bibliography lists one source.

A 9 page paper that examines the qualities that comprise good leadership and explore how these qualities were exhibited by George Washington during his military and political careers. Included is a brief synopsis of Washington's childhood and the factors that contributed to his spiritual and moral nature. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 5 page paper looks at this work which tells the story of how Cooperstown, New York came into existence. The book reviewed was written by author Alan Taylor. No other sources cited.

A 7 page analysis of #78 in "The Federalist" papers, which are various essays written by one or more of the Founding Fathers of the US (Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, etc.) in order to persuade the US populace that the Constitution should be ratified. Number 78 is by Hamilton and addresses the need for permanent ...

This 3 page paper examines the two political parties that were present during America's beginnings. James Madison's views on political parties are also discussed. A look at the Federalist Papers is included. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper talks about the anti-Federalist position at the time the U.S. Constitution was being drafted. The other point of view is duly noted in the discussion. Bibliography lists 1 source.

The debate over the form of the Constitution has been dichotomized as being between the Federalists (those who agreed with the authors of the Federalist Papers) and the Anti-Federalists. This 3 page paper explores the views of the Anti-federalists. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page report discusses various social or governmental models in the context of their attitudes regard individual liberty. Particular attention is paid to the thinking of Edmund Burke and the ways in which he ultimately influenced the most basic aspects of conservatism. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper considers the way in which the commercial culture in the United States first started and why this was deemed better then the alternative of an agrarian way of life. To demonstrate this examples from the late eighteen century and the early nineteen century are considered including The jay Report, The ...

A 5 page summation and analysis of the major themes from historian David Hackett Fischer's book, 'Paul Revere's Ride.' In this book, Fischer sets the record straight concerning the famous ride, and argues convincingly that both Paul Revere and British General Thomas Gage played larger roles then recent historiography acknowledges. No other sources cited.

A 6 page research paper that compares three historical figures on several points, including leadership qualities and their significance to the 'American Experience.' These figures are Christopher Columbus, Thomas Jefferson and Tecumseh. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

( 6 pp) Ground warfare, army against army, soldier against soldier, and strength against strength. This was true about war up until 1914 when World War I came about. Up until this point, battles were won by the army with the most men, most will and most heart. That was all changed by the ...

This five page paper presents a dicussion into the life and motivation of Dolores Huerta. Bibliography lists four sources.

This 11 page paper looks at the way in which Thomas Jefferson and Thomas Paine viewed the concept of liberty. Liberty as it exists today is looked at and the legacy of the two great men are incorporated in the overall analysis. The Declaration of Independence is quoted. Bibliography lists 6 sources. ...

This 5 page report discusses the arguments that could be used to defend King George (1738-1820) of England against the charges against him by the American colonists prior to the Revolutionary War. This report argues that King George III should not be blamed for having “lost America” and that the actions leading to the colonial rebellion and the Revolutionary War ...

(5 pp) John Ledyard (1751-1789) was one of the first great American explorers. He accompanied Cook's third expedition as a sailor, and so visited the Pacific, the Northwest Coast, Alaska, and Hawaii, where he was one of the oarsmen in the boat that took Cook ashore for the parley at which he was ...

This 6 page paper provides an overview of the New York State Constitutional Convention and Ratification (1788), including a focus on the major players, the major topics of debate and the role of the Federalist Papers. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the central themes of Abigail Adam's letters to John Adams as presented in Giles Gunn's Early American Writing. This paper provides an assessment of some of the central topics of the letters, including the theme of freedom and the belief that men fighting for freedom for ...

This 12 page report discusses the various societal and cultural dimensions, especially in terms of political ideology, that served as the framework for the emergence of liberalism in America in the late 18th century and the first half of the 19th century. The liberalism that emerged in America during the 19th century was the product of many different currents of thought ...

This 5 page paper looks at the American revolution and the way that it influenced the lives of ordinary people both during and after the war. The influences considered include social and economic, including trade as well as political. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

This seven-page-paper presents a detailed description of Boston's Faneuil Hall and its historical signifigance for the city as well as the nation. Bibliography lists four sources.

This 5 page report discusses the implications of the Declaration of Independence and their far-reaching impact, not only for the United States but for the entire world. It stated the intentions of a people that were both honorable and determined in their ideologies. It formed the theoretical basis for democratic thinking and led to the understanding that personal ...

This 5 page paper looks at the life and influence that effected the eighteen century Quaker John Woolman and his beliefs. The paper identifies key point in his life and discussed the effect these may have had ion his life. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

A 3 page contention that ever since the Revolution of 1789 the French have exhibited a tendency to look to 'great men' to restore order and tranquillity after moments of great political or social upheaval. Notes that this tendency is really not that uncommon, however, for people who have lived under a monarchy or ...