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

This 5 page paper looks at Europe and how it had changed as a result of the Enlightenment era. The French Revolution is duly noted as is the reduction of anti-Semitism. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper examining Miranda’s fascination with independence and freedom of spirit. Francisco de Miranda (1750-1816) is remembered as being one of Venezuela’s greatest patriots, serving a leadership role in initiating Venezuela’s independence from Spain in 1811 but not living to see the fact fully accomplished. Though he died in a Spanish ...

This 5 page paper provides an overview of warfare as it existed during the Civil War and the Western Frontier. Differences between the two types of warfare are discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 7 page paper which summarizes the 1777 battle known as the Battle of Brandywine. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page discussion of the period of time following the American Revolution during which no national Constitution was in place. The author describes the turmoil which characterized that period and contends that, in effect, it was the “second revolution”. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 3 page paper which examines the ideas of the men of the revolution which is part of the ideas presented in the Declaration of Independence. No sources cited.

This is a 6 page paper discussing the slave trade and treatment of slaves in Harriet Beecher Stowe’s “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” and Herman Melville’s “Benito Cereno”. Harriet Beecher Stowe’s “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” and Herman Melville’s “Benito Cereno” show different sides of the slave trade and slave life in the 18th century and colonial America. Although ...

This paper examines the books "The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin" and "The Coquette" and uses these references to discuss the role of women in 18th century America. This paper specifically considers the role of marraige and female virtue according to that era. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page discussion of the many strengths exhibited by the U.S. Constitution. While the production of this document was immersed in controversy and difference of opinion, what resulted was a document which has withstood the test of time, a document which the writer declares has no match in regard to its strength and ...

This 2.5 page paper discusses the legacy of Colonial America for future urbanization. The writer comments on the needs for early cities for trade and the large influx of immigrants. These events were catalysts for expansion and new cities. The writer also comments on the reasons cities is a legacy of Colonial America. Bibliography ...

This 4 page paper gives an overview to Appleby's book, examines the main thesis and gives examples of potentially biased writing. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 4 page overview of the numerous ethical issues which arrived in the time period spanning Columbus’ arrival in this so-called “New World” and the American Civil War. The author defines ethics and demonstrates (using the manner Europeans treated the land and peoples they encountered in the Americas, the issue of slavery, and finally ...

This is a 6 page paper discussing the historical accuracy of the film “The Patriot” and the reasons for any inaccuracies in the film. The release of director Roland Emmerich’s 2000 movie “The Patriot” starring Mel Gibson caused a considerable amount of controversy in regards to its historical accuracy, or more so inaccuracies. In reality, ...

A 4 page overview of the Democratic/Pluralist Theory, the Elite Class Theory, and the Hyperpluralism Theory as they pertain to the formulation of the Constitution. This paper contends that the Democratic/Pluralist theory is the most accurate. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper which considers how America's founding fathers stated in the Declaration of Independence that "all men are created equal," yet by owning slaves did not practice what they preached. How could the hypocrisy exist where equality was being championed while at the same time one human owned another? Bibliography lists ...

A 5 page paper which examines why the Articles of Confederation gave way to the Constitution of the United States. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page report discusses the great American, Thomas Jefferson, and the fact that he was a slaveowner. Ironically, Jefferson also claimed that the only reason that he was willing or able to "keep" slaves was because he feared that emancipation would ultimately lead to a race war. Nonetheless, his own lifestyle was dependent on his slave holdings and ...

This 3 page paper provides an evaluation of reasons why the Americans won the Revolution. The battle of Yorktown is discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page report discusses Thomas Jefferson's home, Monticello, and the ways in which serves as a manifestation of the values of the society that produced it. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper looks at events that led up to the French Revolution as well as the events of the revolution itself. The concepts of revolt and revolution are explored. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 12 page paper. Jay Cooke is generally credited as being the "first major investment banker, creator of the first "wire house," and the Financier of the Civil War (Trumbore 2000). Had it not been for Cooke, the Union would have had a far more difficult time financing the war. This essay talks about Jay ...

This 4 page paper discusses the Mexican American war and whether or not the army really was President Polk's army. Examples given from the book. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 5 page paper discusses and critiques the work Moralists and Modernizers by Steven Mintz. One reform from the antebellum era is discussed as well as a general overview given. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 4 page paper tells the events of the Missouri Compromise of 1820 in the tone of a 1820's newspaper edition. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 10 page paper gives an indepth overview of the battle of Shiloh from the perspectives of both the South and the North. Significance is assessed and supported with primary sources. Bibliography lists 11 sources.