Essays and Research Papers on U.S. History (1800s)

This 6 page research paper encompasses 4 short essays on various issues pertaining to slavery. These are: how slaves maintained their sense of identity and community; effect of the Enlightenment on slavery; accomplishments/purpose of the Emancipation Proclamation; and the efficacy of the Freedmen's Bureau. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page essay discusses the positions taken by Nancy F. Cott and Gerda Lerner addressing the question of whether or not the Industrial Revolution provided increased opportunities for women in the 1830s, with Cott arguing the pro side and Lerner presenting the opposing position. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 6 page paper. This paper explains what the Second Great Awakening was, when it occurred, its emphases, how it affected society, what it thought about capitalism and how it actually supported the capitalist, the outcomes for women, and some of the major persons during those years. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

An 8 page paper which examines the Spanish American War as it relates to the Battle of San Juan and Kettle Hill and Theodore Roosevelt. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 5 page paper outlines the many societal impacts that unfolded during this era. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page essay discusses 3 primary documents on Texas secession from the Union, focusing primary John H. Reagan's remarks. Also described is petition for the emancipation of slave woman and the declaration issued in order to list the causes that justify Texas succession. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page paper. James Longstreet was a distinguished Confederate General who experienced victories and defeats. He suffered at least two serious injuries. He was not in total agreement with the secession plan but he was loyal to the South. This led him to resign his commission in the Army and offer his services ...

In a paper of six pages, the author writes about the changes made socially after the Civil War ended. The author of this paper explains how once slavery ended, some people wanted to work for equality and others did not. There are three sources cited in this paper.

This 4 page research paper investigates the "hard war" strategy authorized by Lincoln that characterizes Sherman's March to the Sea and considers the question as to whether this policy was necessary. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page paper asks the question of whether these men contributed more than they took from America. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page book review is on "Midnight Rising, John Brown and the raid that sparked the Civil War" by Tony Horwitz. This text describes the events in Brown's life leading up to the raid, the raid itself, and its aftermath. The writer summarizes the text, discusses Horwitz's scholarship, and the reaction of the ...

This 3 page paper discusses the significance of General Gordon Granger's "Juneteenth" Proclamation, as well as other primary source documents. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 6 paper paper consists of 3 essays that address the goals of the Edmund David Administration during Reconstruction, the role of the Texas Rangers and the accomplishments of the women's suffrage movement in Texas. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 4 page paper presents an annotated bibliography that focuses on the social activism of Ida B.Wells and the anti-lynching campaign she initiated during the nineteenth century. Four citations are offered.

This 15 page paper details the importance of this often overlooked Civil War battle. Battlefield strategy is detailed move by move and comments are made on the long term impacts the battle had on the war and on the US as a whole. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 6 page paper summarizes and discusses 6 primary documents that pertain to the relationship between Mexico and Texas. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the influence of the 14th and 15th Amendments on industrial capitalist growth, and also discusses other factors that contributed. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 5 page paper explores the issues of equal rights amongst negroes, whites, and women. Key historical documents are reviewed. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 3 page essay reports on the good and bad aspects of the administration of Andrew Jackson, and argues that the benefits attributed to Jackson are not sufficient to negative his Jackson's policies regarding Native Americans and evaluate him as a "good" president. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page paper traces New York City back to the time it was just a trading post in the wilderness. The author speculates about how New York amassed its power. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 4 page essay discusses the use of primary sources when studying historical events, such as the Lewis and Clark expedition, and the role of secondary sources. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 6 page essay pertains to "The Confessions of Nat Turner" and compares the inter textual layers to the narrative and compares this with Kyle Baker's version of the narrative. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 6 page paper discusses the causes behind the Texas Revolution, Texas annexation to the US, and dissenters to Texas secession from the Union. Bibliography lists 1 source.