Essays and Research Papers on U.S. History

A 5 page discussion of the Progressive Movement and its accomplishments in the first two decades of the twentieth century. Discusses the deplorable working conditions and the many reforms which were implemented as a result of the Progressive Movement. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

10 pages in length. The writer discusses various events that occurred during the 20th century that will continue to have an effect upon the 21st century. Bibliography lists 11 sources. TLC20-21.wps

A comprehensive 12 page overview of Franklin D. Roosevelt's 'New Deal.' The writer explains the President's program and discusses the various measures that FDR took including those concerning labor, agriculture, restoring public confidence in banking, and more. Statistical information concerning government funding and its ultimate effectiveness is provided. Several sources footnoted.

A 5 page discussion of The Lindbergh Case. The writer details the investigation and the trial of the crime with regard to the role of and effectiveness of the prosecutor. Bibliography lists 1 sources.

An 8 page essay on the events of the first three months of 1991 and its impact on the American people. It was in 1991 that the Soviet Union collapsed, the U.S. removed its troops from Germany, and the Gulf War broke out. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A six-page research paper on the nature of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, its causes, symptoms, and treatment. Also included are areas in which PTSD have been detected among non-veterans. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

5 pages in length. Recovering from the World War II was no easy feat. The battle, which was the largest and most expensive in history, proved to be a physical and moral albatross around the political necks of all who were a part. To think that entire cities were devastated, entire populations ...

A 3 page essay that answers this question by arguing that it was egalitarian. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 4 page paper summarizes the themes of James Oakes’s book “Slavery and Freedom: An Interpretation of the Old South.” Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper retells the Rip Van Winkle story with original characters. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 3-page paper an essay about different attitudes toward the English monarchy. Compared are "An Independent Reflector" and Thomas Paine's "Common Sense." Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page paper outlines the many events that were occurring in the 1800s that led to America's westward expansion. The impacts of that expansion were not all positive. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 3 page paper which offers an overview of the NAACP. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page paper provides an overview of how Arizona became a state. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines the first three Articles of the Constitution. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines documents about the War of 1812 and compares and contrasts the views. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper explains the sectional concerns with slavery that led to the Missouri Compromise of 1820. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 3 page essay discusses the cultural makeup, climate, and effects of the immigrants from the time period 1880-1920. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page reaction paper on Thomas Paine’s Common Sense. The paper sides with Thomas Paine’s ideas of freedom. No additional sources cited.

A 4 page book review of this fascinating history text that predicts near future for the US, based on its cyclical past. No additional sources cited.

This 3 page paper discusses the reasons for the growing suspicion between North and South that led to the Civil War. Bibliography lists 1 sources.

In six pages this persuasive essay argues that the 9/11 attacks were not a conspiracy, but also considers the existing evidence that supports a conspiracy theory conclusion. Eight sources are listed in the bibliography.

This 3 page paper discusses the book “Revolutionary Mothers” by Carol Berkin, about the contribution women made to the American fight for independence. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines why wars take place. The paper then also discusses why the Civil War started. The Civil War was started over varying ideas and ideals for the relatively new nation that is the United States. Bibliography lists 1 source.

Å 3 page essay that analyzes the last two paragraphs in chapter 9 of William Bradford's account of the founding of Plymouth. Bibliography lists 2 sources.