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

A 10 page paper discussing the usefulness of the Jupiter missile in ending the Cuban Missile Crisis. The Jupiter missile superficially appears to have a brief history, but it has been influential in several US initiatives. It was removed from service in 1964, but the lessons learned from it contributed significantly to the ...

This is a 5 page paper discussing the new generations of the 1870s-1890s, 1920s-1940s and 1950s-1960s and how each challenged the generation before. The generations of the 1870s-1890s, 1920s-1940s and 1950s-1960s each challenged the established rules of the generations before them. The 1870s saw the end of the Civil War and the establishment of African ...

6 pages in length. The Progressive Era and the Roaring 20's were watershed years in America's ongoing development, inasmuch as established ways of doing things were being evaluated and drastically changed. From the economic concerns of immigration to upholding national loyalty, opinion of war to church involvement, women's emancipation to swimsuits, th nation's ...

10 pages in length. One can be more than somewhat certain that as the world continues to spin and humanity continues to clash, there will always be global confrontation in one form or another. The Cold War represented such a time that many believed the end of the world had arrived; had it ...

This 25 page paper discusses the Tet offensive and how it truly changed the course of the Vietnam war. This paper analyzes in-depth how the North Vietnamese used this offensive as a means of getting America to back out of the war. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 10 page paper discusses the issue of terrorism in relation to the World Trade Center. This paper analyzes the two attacks on this building and discusses the impact of each. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This is a 5 page paper discussing ideal cultural values of Americans in comparison with the standards of real American society. American’s cultural norms and values which are touted as ideal and as true American values often lead to ambiguity in the youth of the country when they view which values seem to be more ...

An eight page paper which considers the concepts of traditional and modern imperialism in the context of the New World Order and American isolationism. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 11 page paper evaluates how the dropping of the atomic bomb was viewed in the 1940s and then again fifty years later . Differences in reporting as well as ideology are discussed. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 5 page examination of Robert. F. Kennedy’s “Thirteen Days.” Bibliography lists 2 additional sources.

This 11 page paper provides an overview of the Vietnam War with a close look at the Tet Offensive and how the city of Hue was seized. The battle that ensued there is detailed and the meaning of Hue is explored. The paper supports the idea that the Tet Offensive was a turning ...

A 10 page paper which examines the building of the Panama Canal, when it was built, why it was built, and the effects of its construction. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper responds to the question: What was the most important discovery or development in the 20th century? Hawking says this is a stupid question because every discovery is equally important. No one can reasonably disagree with Hawking's comment. Nonetheless, for the purpose of this paper, the writer has selected the discovery of ...

This 5 page essay takes a look at the tumultuous decade and notes Abbie Hoffman's writing specifically. The ideology to come from the decade is highlighted and the paper concludes that the decade did more harm than good. No bibliography.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the war, but focuses on the Johnson administration. Its role in the escalation of the war is highlighted. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 12 page paper embarks on discerning just how the U.S. won a seemingly losing battle. Various theories are explored. The significance of the battle is discussed as well. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

A 15 page research paper on the film Windtalkers (2002) directed by John Woo. The writer argues that Woo misses the goal of honoring the Navajo code-talkers of WWII who provided an unbreakable code based on the Navajo language that the best Japanese code-breakers could not decipher. The writer discusses Marine involvement in the production ...

8 pages in length. The extent to which controversies have historically surrounded the Los Alamos National Laboratory have been both grand and far-reaching; that it has been branded a covert experimentation of massive proportions upon unwitting humans speaks to the nature of its contradictory existence. Whether the discussion turns to funding, operations or ...

This 7 page paper examines the issue of income segregation in two of America's biggest cities. This paper examines the history of such segregation as well as the various responses by various groups. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This is a 5 page paper discussing Gonzalez’ and Flores’ works on Latinos in the United States. Juan Gonzalez’ “Harvest of Empire: A History of Latinos in America” (2000) and Juan Flores’ “From Bomba to Hip-Hop: Puerto Rican Culture and Latino Identity” (2000) address several issues relating to Hispanics in the United States and in ...

This 5 page paper discusses the impact of the subway system in New York City. Completed and operating in 1904, the Interborough Rapid Transit underground railway, usually called the IRT subway, provided a much-needed rapid transit system in this growing city. The subway resulted in land use changes, for example, changing farm land in some ...

A 10 page paper which examines Jewish Immigration from 1900 to the beginning of WWII. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 6 page paper discussing the many hats worn by the 32nd president, Franklin Delano Roosevelt (1882-1945). Many admire his tireless efforts to pull the nation out of the darkness of the Great Depression; others loathe his manipulation of existing systems and the press to accomplish his goals for the country. The paper ...

An 8 page paper which examines why the twentieth century is regarded as the American century. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

The United States and Vietnam, 1950-1975”: A 2.5 page paper which examines the text’s final chapter, “The Postwar War and the Legacy of Vietnam.” No additional sources are used.