Essays and Research Papers on U.S. History

This 4 page paper provides a letter written from an Irish maid in 1830 to her parents who have remained in Ireland. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

An 8 page paper in which the writer provides an overview of Jewish immigration around the turn of the century, and focuses on the importance of education for Jewish immigrant families. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the impact of federalism on the structure of American government, the events and factors which contributed to the predominance of the federal government concept, and the relevance of these views today. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 4 page essay reports on the Articles of Confederation, which provided the first central government for the United States after the American Revolution. The writer discusses the Confederation's successes and failures. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 3 page research paper/essay that argues that Hutchinson was banished from the Puritan colony primarily because of her gender. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 9 page research paper examines the year 1968 as a sociopolitical turning point in which America changed its opinion about Vietnam. The temporary nature of American successes in the big unit war, the limited success of bombing in the north and on the infiltration routes, and the failure of the pacification campaign were all ...

A 6 page paper discussing the revisionist, realist and liberalist relations with the Soviet Union and NATO, primary players in world politics since the end of World War II. US involvement with them has fallen into clear schools of thought, taking several approaches. Those of revisionism, realism and liberalism are discussed here. ...

This 5 page paper looks at the very important Constitutional Convention in 1787 which was responsible for the creation of the U.S. Constitution. Different types of governments are discussed and the topic is introduced after an account of Shays's Rebellion. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 7 page research paper exploring the presidencies of Herbert Hoover and Franklin D. Roosevelt (FDR). Their respective backgrounds and early careers are discussed as well as their responses to the Great Depression of the 1930s. Hoover believed in individualism with no Governmental intervention; Roosevelt believed the Government had a reponsibility to directly assist the ...

A 5 page research paper on the statistics of earnings and achievement of women in the workplace. The writer posits that although advancements have been made, current indices and future predictions require change in business and government policy. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the U.S. role in developing international military, diplomatic, and economic policies, along with the federal government's increasing involvement in domestic affairs following World War II. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 4 page paper uses contemporary sources to discuss Senator Joseph McCarthy’s efforts to find communists in the US government, an effort that finally ended in his disgrace. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 6 page paper that provides an overview of the major perspectives presented in the Brookings' Institutes compilation of perspectives on the Clinton presidency, edited by James Sundquist, and considers the question of whether Clinton was the leader of major changes through out his presidency or did the progression of government control the national destiny. ...

This 14 page paper discusses the varying relationships that emerged between France, the United States, Great Britain and Spain before, during, and after this turbulent time in history. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This is a 4 page paper that provides an overview of 1825 to 1860 in American history. A Rip Van Winkle scenario is utilized. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 6 page essay presents hypothetical journal entries for an African American soldier during WWI, recounting his experiences. Furthermore, other aspects of WWI history are addressed. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 6 page paper examines the history of the KKK and looks at its future. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 4 page paper reviews key documents from history that ultimately are reflected in the US Constitution. These Documents include the Magna Carta, the Mayflower Compact, the Declaration of Independence, the Federalist Papers, and the Articles of Confederation. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper that provides an overview of post-1945 imperialism in Japan. This paper demonstrates the reasons for US imperialism, the influences that the US involvement had on Japan and the relationship that developed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 6 page examination of the true story documented in Monica Stone's "Nisei Daughter"-- the recounting of events that took place in a community of Japanese-Americans during and around the time of World War II. Specifically examined are the harsh ways that the Japanese people were treated and the socio-cultural problems they endured. Culture, power, ...

A 9 page research paper on the internment of Japanese Americans in California during World War II. The writer details the reasons for internment, the running of the camp and its conditions, and the policies which were involved. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 10 page research paper based on Daniels' detailed account of how thousands of Japanese Americans were interned in camps during World War II because they were mistakenly viewed as a threat to national security. Daniels shows that there was not any real reasons for this action other ones based on racial prejudice.

A 5 page paper examining the reasoning behind the dropping of atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki Japan during World War II. The writer concludes that this was a senseless move on the part of the United States given that Germany had already surrendered and Japan was on the verge of collapse. Bibliography lists ...

5 page review of Herbert Feis' book 'The Atomic Bomb and the End of World War II.' Central to discussion is the idea that the U.S. did not necessarily 'have' to explode atomic weapons over Japan in order to end the conflict. Approximately 4 extra sources are listed and cited in bibliography.

This 15 page paper explores the varied reasons Japan attacked Pearl Harbor and goaded the US into war. Roosevelt’s encouragement of the war is explored as well. Bibliography lists 10 sources.