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

A 5-page paper that examines the many accomplishments and victories that mark the U.S. Presidency of Ronald Reagan and justify the statement that he was possibly the greatest president in the nation's history. Discussed is the economic prosperity spawned by a decade of "Reaganomics" as well as the key role President Reagan played in ...

This 3 page paper explores U.S. history and the impact that World War II, the Korean War and the cold war had on the nation. Both the economy and the American psyche are discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 6 page analysis of "We Now Know: Rethinking Cold War History" by John Lewis Gaddis. The writer presents a summation of the author's main points and argues that the main theme of the book is that the Cold War resulted solely from the ideological imperatives of the Communist Party and the actions of the ...

A 7 page paper which discusses various aspects of Cuba in trade concerns of late. The paper presents a look at the recent history of the trade disputes, how the disputes involve the United States, and how the United States is directly affected. The paper also presents personal opinions of the Cuban trade disputes. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page research paper that argues that during the presidencies of John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson (the 1960s) represented a "revolutionary" period in the nation's history that opened up civil rights and civil liberties to more of the citizenry, with particular emphasis on the plight of African Americans prior to this period. ...

This 6 page paper (including a 2 page annotated bibliography) looks at the social and economic conditions the were faced by individuals living in the United States during this signally dark period in the economic history of the United States. The bibliography cites 10 sources.

A 6 page paper which discusses the history of the Panama Canal, and how it has gone back to Panamanian control. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 6 page paper provides information about Mount Rushmore with an emphasis on its history. Its meaning is also explored. An abstract is included. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

5 pages in length. The author's intent in "Why We Were In Vietnam" is to bring to light the events that took place to ultimately embroil America in one of history's bloodiest conflicts. Through insightful observation, Podhoretz illustrates that as the President Johnson addressed the nation regarding the Vietnam War -- a battle ...

(8 pp). Questions posed by instructor for the Middle East historical period from 1940-1990 shall be answered as addressed. Texts for this information include THEMIDDLE EAST: A HISTORY, Vol. II, McGraw/Hill, N.Y., 1997 (5th ed.) and GLOBAL STUDIES: THE MIDDLE EAST, 7th Ed. Dushkin, Guilford,1998. . Bibliography lists 2 sources. ...

A 6 page paper which discusses Secretary of State Acheson. The paper addresses his term in office, his accomplishments, his job, and his effect on the development and history of the country. Primary source used for paper is "Acheson" by James Chace.

(5 pp) It has been said that the best way to learn of history, is not from the facts in a book but rather from the stories or memories of someone who was in the experience, in this case it makes it even more intriguing because. "the truth," is about deception itself. ...

A 10 page essay that examines US history, decade by decade, discussing the concept of progressive in American society. No bibliography is provided.

A 6 page paper which presents an examination of the Great Depression and the New Deal and then offers up an interview from one who lived during this period in history. The interview focuses on what the individual expected from the Great Depression and the New Deal. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 7 page exploration of what life was like in the United States during WW II. This paper explores rationing and the war effort. Examples are given regarding patriotism, food (and lack of items such as meat), and entertainment. Brief mention is made of the role that women and minorities played ...

A 6 page research paper on the negative impact that McCarthyism had on American life & politics. The writer details Joseph McCarthy's motivations, actions, and the effects he had on Americans in his anti-Communist drives of the 1950s. It is argued that McCarthyism was nothing more than a modern-day witchhunt and that even light of ...

A 9 page overview of the man, his work, and his media 'attacks' against McCarthy. Also includes information about the life and career of McCarthy. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

In 8 pages, the author explores the history of the Iran Hostage Crisis and President Carter's role in the crisis. The Iran Hostage Crisis will remain a thorn in former President Jimmy Carter's proverbial side. Although Carter attempted to return the hostages to freedom, he was thwarted. The president was unable to deal ...

A 10 page paper comparing President Carter's administration and President Clinton's first administration. Their economic policies are considered followed by a section discussing their foreign policies. Within the area of foreign policy the major crises are addressed. Carter had the Iran hostage situation and Clinton had the Bosnia situation. This is followed by a brief ...

This 9 page report discusses General Billy Mitchell (1879-1936) head of aviation in the Army Signal Corps and an aviation hero during World War I. Mitchell was an outspoken critic of the United States government for its unwillingness to create a separate military air force. He was court martialled in 1925 after he issued a statement to the ...

A 15 page research paper on the attitudes and opinions of Martin Luther King regarding US involvement in Vietnam. The writer argues that King opposed many of the Cold War US policies beginning in the late 1950s, and then offers a chronology of King's opposition to the Vietnam war, and what influenced his opinions. ...

A 10 page discussion of the importance of political parties. examines the two party system of the United States and traces the formation of the Bull Moose Progressive Party in the presidential elections of 1912. This split of the Republican party ensured the success of Woodrow Wilson in the presidential race. Bibliography lists ...

6 pages in length. The writer discusses capitalism, power hungry leaders and the battle of Verdun as they relate to World War I. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

This 3 page report briefly discusses the philosophy and work of the social scientist Seymour Martin Lipset (1922- ) and the economist, writer, and political adviser, John Kenenth Galbraith (1908 - ). Lipset has offered numerous examples of the ways in which modern humanity, but especially in America, has embraced or denied various political and social ideologies. ...

A 6 page research paper that contains 2 smaller essays, of 3 pages each. The first essay concerns the causes of the Panic of 1929 and the Great Depression and the second essay addresses the financial system established by Alexander Hamilton for the young United States. Bibliography lists 4 sources.