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

This 10 page paper discusses the social impact, ideologies, leadership abilities and ethics of Hitler, Franklin Roosevelt, Gandhi, Churchill and Chiang Kai-Shek and gives biographical information about each individual. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 14 page paper is an in-depth look at the 1990- 1991 First Persian Gulf War, also Known as the First Gulf War. The paper considers the background to the war, looks at the causes and the main issues, the objectives of the war and considers the role of the major players including Iraq, Kuwait, ...

A 4 page summary and analysis of the book The Golden Thirteen by Paul Stillwell. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 page summary and timeline of the book Island of Terror: Battle of Iwo Jima by Larry Hama and Anthony Williams. No additional sources cited.

This 4 page paper discusses what operational art is, and whether or not it can be applied to naval warfare, particularly the Battle of Leyte Gulf. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 22 page paper discusses the Battle of Britain and some of the issues surrounding it, including Churchill's leadership, the mythological status the battle has attained, and the social, political, economic, technological and military aspects of the struggle. Bibliography lists 15 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses some of the games people played during this time. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 4 page paper review of Salim Yaqub’s book “Containing Arab Nationalism.” Bibliography lists 1 additional source.

A 3 page paper which examines the role of African Americans in WWI. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page paper that introduces a topic for a longer paper. The topic is the impeachment of President Clinton. The first section provides some background into the case and the topics that should be discussed in a term paper. The second section discusses sources that will be used to write the paper. Bibliography ...

An 8 page paper that offers a comprehensive look at this city. Aspects discussed include vital statistics, including demographics, public and private education and accessible institutions of higher education, the city's library and emergency medical care, hospitals, nursing homes, other living accommodations for the elderly and disabled, and a summary of the health care status ...

A 3 page overview of WWII. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 4 page research paper that primarily draws on Homeward Bound by Elaine T. May, a text that explores the American culture during the post-World War II era. The writer primarily addresses how popular culture during the 50s tried to make people feel safe and how the culture of that era was largely in reaction ...

A 4 page paper which examines the history of Joseph Stalin and also Potsdam from 1945 to 1953. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 7 page research paper that, first of all, discusses a novel Famous All Over Town by Danny Santiago and then discusses in more detail the subjects suggested by the novel, i.e., Mexican American assimilation and acculturation. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 7 page paper analyzes Dr. Martin Luther King's famous "I Have a Dream" speech in detail. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 10 page paper which discusses the Cuban Missile Crisis. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

3 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses the influence of the Industrial and French Revolutions. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 10 page paper which offers a book report on Doug Stanton’s In Harm’s Way. No additional sources cited.

This 6 page paper discusses the points of view of those who favored U.S. intervention in the First World War and those who opposed it. It also discusses the labor movement at the time. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 page book review that discusses David Halberstam’s classic text on the Vietnam War, The Best and the Brightest. The writer summaries the importance and content of the book and draws on numerous commentaries that have praised the significance of this text. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page paper which provides an overview of WWII. Bibliography lists sources.

This 5 page paper looks at this important document that had an impact on the Cold War and the Korean War. A critical analysis is provided that also speculates on what could have been done differently. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 4 page paper discusses the Civil Rights movement as well as the Vietnam War protestors, explains both sides, and considers these opinions using John Rawls' work as a basis. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper argues that these changes in American society from an agrarian economy to a 20th century superpower came about, at least in part, because of the introduction of steam, internal combustion and diesel engines into the country. Bibliography lists 3 sources.