Essays and Research Papers on U.S. History

A 6 page paper that provides an overview of the immigration of Irish into the United States in the 19th century and considers the discrimination based on religious, cultural and educational differences. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

The process of Irish immigrant migration in the United States since the 1900s has resulted in the development of a number of significant Irish communities. This 5 page paper considers the process of Irish immigration and then considers the specific elements of current geographic composition in states like California as a segment of this ...

A 12 page examination of Sam Houston's two stays among the Cherokee. The writer discusses the culture of the Cherokee and gives an overview of Houston's personal life and his career moves. Bibliography lists eight sources.

A 20 page examination of the factors leading up to the Cherokee Removal, the Removal itself and the years immediately after the removal. Discusses the two Cherokee factions which were at play during this time period, one led by John Rodgeand the other by the principal chief of the Cherokee John Ross. Bibliography ...

A 5 page examination of the issues surrounding the forced removal of the Cherokee from their ancestral lands in Georgia. Bibliography lists ten sources.

A 15 page paper that considers the overview of the society and economy of ante-bellum America provided by Rorabaugh and considers the issues for the plantation economy as well as for the nation as a whole. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper that provides an overview of the Missouri Compromise and considers its implications for North/South relations prior to the Civil War. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page paper that explores the discussion surrounding this compromise, past and present. The writer argues that compromise is not always the best solution, and supports Williams' and other scholars ideas surrounding the negative effects of the compromise on today's society, most particularly, the "feeling" of separateness between individuals and also from their ...

In 5 pages, the writer discusses the battle of the Alamo, what took place and why it happened. Davy Crockett, Jim Bowie, and William Barret Travis were three well-known men who fought in the battle. Bibliography lists five sources.

4 pages in length, this historical essay describes the events surrounding the Texas Revolution, especially how subsequent battles were affected by the Battle of the Alamo. The Massacre at Goliad and the Battle of San Jacinto are highlighted, as well as a description of events surrounding the Battle of the Alamo. Bibliography lists ...

A 4 page paper that provides an overview of the major issues that led to the American Civil War. This paper suggests that while slavery was an issue, there were many other factors that lent themselves towards divisions between the North and South. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 10 page paper covering the lives of housewives, children, and others during the 1860's while America was at war with itself. Disease, dropout rates, civilian volunteer efforts, and the changing role of women are among the many issues discussed. Some insight is also provided as to how life inherently differed in the South. Bibliography ...

In 9 pages the author discusses the American Civil War. There was nothing 'civil' about the Civil War, which is also known as the War Between the States. It was a war where neighbor fought neighbor and brother fought brother. There was a painful division of families and friends just as there ...

In 5 pages the author discusses the robber barons of the Civil War. Were the so-called robber barons really robber barons or where they captains of industry? The Civil War robber barons were capitalists. They were able to acquire considerable wealth by exploitation and hard-heartedness, but they were actually captains of industry and ...

An 8 page research paper which relates some of the U.S. politics that preceded the American Civil War. Specifically, the enormous contributions of these three great leaders are spotlighted and the writer demonstrates why they were considered the foremost American statesmen of their age. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 10 page paper that provides an overview of role that the Irish-Americans played in the Civil War and the impacts that there participation had on unifying the Irish-America community and creating a sense of a national identity. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 6 page research paper on juveniles coming of age during the American Civil war. The paper looks at family dynamic changes during this time and how juveniles had to respond to these changes by taking over adult responsibilities—to the point of sons replacing their fathers on the battlefield. The writer demonstrates how the family ...

8 pages excellently comparing P.O.W. (Prisoner Of War) camps of the North and South during the U.S. Civil War. Specifically examined are : The South's Camp Sumter (Andersonville) and the North's Fort Delaware. Bibliography lists 8 comprehensive sources.

In this well-written 12 page paper, the writer examines the life and service of Confederate General Robert E. Lee. For the most part, the research is concerned with whether or not his decision to leave the U.S. military and join the Confederate Army was based upon character & principle or just selfish ignorance and loyalty ...

This 9 page paper consists primarily of an annotated bibliography which follows a short analysis of why General Lee should be considered 'great.' Annotated bibliography lists 20 sources.

A 4 page review of the possible role Stone Mountain Georgia played in the Civil War. Reveals that little of substance is available on this role since no major battles occurred here. Ties in the historic importance of the area, the role of the railroad there, and the role of the community as ...

This 6 page paper discusses the subject of the Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions and the their relationship to nullification. The time periods between the time the acts were passed through the Civil War are covered. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 25 page paper discussing some of General Lee's decisions and the relationships with his generals surrounding the Gettysburg campaign. Robert E. Lee was elevated to near-deity status both during and after the Civil War, but some of his more human qualities have come to light in recent years. General Longstreet was maligned ...

A 7 page research paper that examines Lee's tactics at Gettysburg. The paper looks at Lee's own military correspondence and also at the theories of historian Michael Palmer in his book Lee Moves North, which argues that Lee's style of command was instrumental in the loss. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 10 page paper that describes Grant's strategies in the Civil War. The writer presents the theory that Grant's denial of prisoner of war exchange did not result in the outcomes he expected. Rather than decreasing the Confederate forces by keeping their soldiers in Northern prisons and work camps, this strategy resulted in decreases ...