Essays and Research Papers on U.S. History (1900s)

This 5 page paper discusses how religion, ethnicity and politics all played a vital role in the breakdown of the Yugoslav state. This paper refers to Kaplan's "Balkan Ghosts" and provides an isightful look into how various elements were intertwined in this breakdown. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

In thirteen pages pages this paper examines the European immigrant experiences in America during this period, with the emphasis upon the importance of religion and work in relocation. Seven sources are listed in the bibliography.

A 12 page research paper describing events leading up to and following the Japanese Internment during World War II. Focus of the paper is the question: was this an immoral or legal act? Conclusion: Definitely not with evidence to prove it. Extensive bibliography is included.

This 5 page paper looks at the process that took place when the Patriot Act was passed in October 2001. This includes the looking why who and how it was introduced, the consideration of the act, any amendments, the way agreement was reached and the voting levels. The Bibliography cites 6 sources.

A 5 page overview of the legal philosophies of Supreme Court Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes and how his views related to those of the Progressive Reform Movement. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper provides a background of the region known as Hollywood today. The film industry is discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 19 page paper provides a comprehensive overview of the social welfare policies beginning with the Progressive Era through the 1996 Welfare Reform Act. Notables discussed include Roosevelt's New Deal, including legislative acts, programs and constitutional amendments, the founding of the NAACP and National Urban League, the first White House Conference on Children and the ...

A 10 page paper exploring the numerous legal and social ramifications inherent in the recent execution of Oklahoma City Bomber Timothy McVeigh. McVeigh, convicted and sentenced to death for his role in the bombing of the Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City and the consequent deaths of 168 people, was the first federal execution ...

Ronald Reagan's space-based missile defense program is discussed in this 5 page paper. The focus of the paper centers on the legal ramifications of such a program in respect to international treaties that have been in effect since 1972. The paper takes the position that Reagan made the right decisions in respect to Star ...

This 5 page paper discusses 3 wars and the impact they have had on history, and argues that in each case, the conflict has been followed by a period of stability and jubilation, and then by further unrest. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines the United States’ entry into WWI, Wilson’s ideological involvement, and the emergence of the automobile in early 20th century history. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 8-page paper examines various facets of U.S. history in the second half of the 20th century. Issues covered include presidents' domestic policies, cultural changes since World War II and the 2000 Presidential election

In six pages this paper presents a book report on the first volume of noted historian William Manchester’s chronicle of America during this time period, with the emphasis being on the Great Depression, FDR and the New Deal, Pearl Harbor, World War II, and the Cold War. Two sources are listed in the bibliography.

This 5-page paper presents an overview of the history of the U.S. auto industry. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 8 page history paper examines Native Americans and the negative way they were treated. The paper argues that the United States launched a campaign that would end in death and destruction for the Native Americans and they did this without a thought to their natural human rights. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

In five pages this paper answers questions regarding the handling of the Vietnam War by Presidents John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson, liberalism and Republicans, and considers how the New Left and radicals of the 1960s sought to go beyond the traditional definition of liberalism. Four sources are listed in the bibliography.

This 4 page starts with the discovery of fire, moves through the scientific revolution, and on to the threat of nuclear bombs as it exists in the world today. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 8 page paper addresses fifteen specific questions in American history starting with the invention of the automobile and its impacts on American society and ranging to the US expansion into Cambodia and the Kent State Massacre. Bibliography lists 15 sources.

This 4 page paper reviews the factors that make Kennedy’s assassination more than a simple event and an actual tipping point in history. Events before and after the assassination are analyzed in regard to how Kennedy’s presidency and the subsequent assassination influenced our nation.

This 4 page paper answers four specific questions regarding these eras in military history. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This is a 4 page paper that provides an overview of American history. Issues such as the Great Depression and civil rights are addressed in short essay answers. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

History can be seen as being infinite in that it has no precise beginning and the end is beyond the reasoning power of mere humans. This 8 page paper presents a cultural history of the twentieth century from the perspective of the twenty-second century. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 5 page report discusses this text and provides a general overview of the work. Professor emeritus of history at Yale and former union activist, David Montgomery fills in a lot of gaps in the information regarding the history of the working-class of the United States. In Workers Control in America, he presents numerous example of the historical struggles of ...

A 5 page paper which addresses the conditions of inequality in the United States as it applies to diversity. The United States is, in all truthfulness, a land of immigrants. But, the country is also based on notions and laws devised by the powerful affluent white male which restricts freedom throughout history. The paper discusses ...

This paper covers the history of the 1979 hostage take over of the United States embassy in Iran. In addition to studying the take over itself, the paper also provides history as to how Iran came to hate the United States, and also points out where President Jimmy Carter failed in his negotiation attempts. In ...