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Letters of the Civil War

This research report looks at the American Civil War and how knowledge is acquired through letters written during the time period....

Davy Crockett's Frontier Life

married to Polly Finley, and as he would later wryly comment, he had proven himself "better at increasing my family than my fortun...

America in Our Time by Godfrey Hodgson

his analysis by discussing the impact that the assassination had on the country. In other words, he shows why this time qualifies ...

Overview of Great Black Leader Dr. W.E.B. Du Bois

worldwide. He led by example becoming the first black man to attain many goals, including a doctorate from Harvard University. (C...

Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman and Capitalism

In five pages Miller's protagonist Willy Loman's life is compared with the American definition of capitalism and its tragic conseq...

1781 to 1848 U.S. Western Migration and Its Influential Factors

In five pages this paper examines the issues during this time period that affected and influenced the American migration westward....

US Presidency and How the Office Has Been Weakened

Ibn twenty pages this paper discusses the American presidency's weakening and considers the role of the media in this occurrence. ...

Second World War and the Reasons for Japan Involving the U.S.

the war itself. It seems obvious that if there had been some level of agreement between the nations regarding the larger expansio...

How the Indians Were Treated by the Spanish New World Conquerors

In six pages this paper discusses how the Spanish perceived Native Americans in the New World. Three sources are cited in the bib...

Concept of Manifest Destiny

In three pages this paper examines the importance of the manifest destiny concept to the American ideal and U.S. expansionism. Tw...

Comparing Works by Richard Wright and Jo Ann G. Robinson

In five pages this research paper examines these authors' refusal to accept African American second class citizenship in a segrega...

Slavery Writings

In five pages this paper examines slavery in the American South as it was described in various writings. Five sources are cited i...

Recent History of the Textile Industry in America

This paper presents an overview of the American textile industry's recent history in twelve pages with innovations and future plan...

The Culture of Cuba

The Cuban exile culture in the United States is a vibrant one. This paper argues that Cubans as a group are no different than most...

The Relationship Between the Economy and Bad Habits in America

In five pages this essay considers how the addiction of American consumerism is the 'bad' habit that keeps the economy growing. T...

Ideology and Law

In eleven pages European and American societies are considered regarding how their laws were developed in a discussion of the Comm...

Overview of the Battle of New Orleans

troops and frontier riflemen under Jackson had inflicted "appalling casualties on the British line," killing or wounding over two ...

Women's Studies and 'In Defence of Elitism' by William A. Henry

and every person. To say that women had to fight for their existence within a patriarchal world would be a gross understate...

An Economic Comparison Between the U.S. and Austria

In a paper consisting of six pages the differences and similarities between American and Austrian economies are examined and inclu...

The Cuban Exile Community in America

and mental patients also arrived, but these were deliberately introduced by Castro to bedevil U.S. authorities and discredit the e...

Analyzing Huck Finn

racist and a whole host of other uncomplimentary terms; however, it has been -- and continues to be -- instrumental in describing ...

1820s and 1840s Age of the Common Man

to make their own destinies -- to follow whatever dreams they may have kept harbored deep inside for fear they would never be able...

US Social Class Structure

In 5 pages this paper discusses the reasons why the American social class structure exists. There are 4 sources cited in the bibl...

The Reagan Presidency

In a paper consisting of five pages Michael Schaller's text, Reckoning with Reagan is discussed and specifically considers the Ame...

Hosea Easton's Legacy

In 5 pages this paper discusses the achievements of Hosea Easton, an African American abolitionist author in a consideration of su...

Poetic Persona of Walt Whitman Expressed in 'Song of Myself'

This paper discusses how his American vision is expressed by Walt Whitman in 'Song of Myself' in five pages. There are no other s...

Global Economy Escalation

In five pages this paper examines how escalating globalization will affect American businesses. Four sources are cited in the bib...

The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck and Religion

In 5 pages this paper examines the Christianity assumptions with regard to the structure of the American family as depicted in thi...

U.S. Perspectives on Patriotism

throughout the ages when the states were involved in international wars and conflict. In the eighties and nineties, yellow ribbons...

1940 Case of Minersville School District v. Gobitis

issues are difficult because the children are forced to comply with school policy. However, issues often surface if freedoms are t...