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

A 6 page analysis and summation of the major points in Richard H. Collin's book 'Theodore Roosevelt's Caribbean.' The writer argues that Collin offers a new perspective, constituting a new historiography, on the presidency of Theodore Roosevelt, one that sees his era in terms of the context of that time, rather then interpreting it in ...

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

This 5 page report discusses David Burner’s 1988 book on John F. Kennedy and his influence in shaping the American consciousness. His in-depth discussion of John F. Kennedy (1917-1963) as both an individual and a leader allows the reader to examine the changes that took place in the American political and social systems that were reflected in the hopeful days of ...

The Economic Pressures; This 5 page paper looks at the NAACP in Mississippi in the 1950's and the way in which they were placed under pressure by the WCC as well as the existence of the sovereignty commission. The bibliography cites 8 sources.

This 6 page report discusses the modern Gilded Age of America and the ways in which real estate tycoon and hotel and casino owner Donald Trump personifies the reincarnation of the business mentality of the famed Gilded Age of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 14-page-paper presents an indepth discussion on Theodore C. Mason's "'We Will Stand by You' : Serving in the Pawnee, 1942-1945. Honor , Courage and Committment are all discussed. Bibliography lists one source.

This 10 page report discusses the development of underwater archeology and the fact that underwater and terrestrial archeology share certain techniques and standards. Marine archaeologists generally think of shipwrecks as a non-renewable resource that are underwater time capsules offering a view of a unique historical period. Marine archaeology may also be described as “the recovery and interpretation of human remains and cultural ...

A 5 page critical essay which considers how life changed during the twentieth century, in terms of communication, transportation, human relations and daily life. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page summation and analysis of John E. Haynes' book "Red Scare or Red Menace?" In this book, the author argues persuasively that the anticommunism of the McCarthy era was an understandable and rational response to the threat of Soviet expansion. No additional sources cited.

This 5 page paper takes a look at various points of view regarding the turbulent 1960s and 1970s when a number of protest activities ended in riots. Mock interviews of people who lived through the era are included as well as accounts presented by newspapers. These different experiences are compared and contrasted. Bibliography lists 3 ...

A 5 page paper. What changes occurred in the 1890s that affected life in the 20th century and what changes will occur in the 21st century? These are the questions that are explored in this essay. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper looks at 1930's America and Warren Susman's argument that this was a dramatic era of sight and sound. The paper considers the use of sight and sound separately including the rise of nationalism and the role of the film industry and the social impact of radio using the example of Orson ...

Western Civilization is Steeped in Things This seven-page-paper presents a detailed discussion about the things Western Civilization can attribute to the Sumerian-Babylonian culture.

A 5 page paper which discusses prisoner of war camps, as they involved Americans, during WWII. The paper also discusses how Americans were treated in these camps. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

5 pages in length. The writer chronicles the vast changes that have occurred to the swimsuit since the early 1900s, including the bikini, French cut and thong. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

4 pages in length. Prohibition of the 1920s openly implied numerous messages by suggesting quite vigorously that people were not adequately able to keep their private consumption in check, thus requiring the parental control of government infiltration. The writer offers commentary on Prohibition's social impact. Bibliography lists 1 source.

(7 pp). Bootlegged booze, flappers, installment buying, the Model A, get- rich-quick schemes and 'The Great Gatsby' - for some, the 1920s was a great party. But the decade was also a time of swift economic change, technological innovation, and a rapid rise in standards of living. Bibliography lists 7 sources. ...

A 5 page research paper that compares the KGB and the CIA during the early days of the Cold War. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 7 page paper considers the early cold war period which started before world war two, and continued in the post war years. The successes of both the KGB and the CIA including the Berlin organisation of BOB and the tunnel in Karlshorst. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

A 5 page review of Hoffman's book on the origins and early years of the Peace Corps. The writer argues that Hoffman presents a reasoned and lucid look at the era and the Peace Corps. No additional sources cited.

(7 pp) courses. Examination of two business journals, Fortune and Business Week concerning 'income equality.' Both articles after 9/1/2000.

This 5 page paper considers the different types of crimes committed by American soldiers whilst in Korea. These range from war crimes committed in the 1950's to murder in 1999. Details and discussion are given in the cases cited. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

5 pages in length. The Bermuda Conference, which took place in April of 1943, was assembled between Great Britain and the United States as a means by which to address the plight of wayward Jews who had become refugees from Nazi-occupied countries. The writer discusses that as positive and forthright as the Bermuda Conference ...

A 7 page analysis of Riding the Rails by Errol L. Uys. In this book the author offers a fascinating look at the US culture of that era and how the legacy of the Depression lingers in the lives of those who experienced those hard times. No additional sources cited.

A 5 page research paper that assessing the varied opinions regarding the success of the New Deal programs in combating the hardships of the Great Depression in the 1930s. Bibliography lists 5 sources.