History papers

This paper discusses the expedition of Lewis and Clark across the North American continent in the early nineteenth century.

This paper dispels the myths of the colonial army's war against the British in "A Respectable Army" by James Kirby Martin and Mark Edward Lender.

An examination of how the Cuban Missile Crisis showed
the US and the USSR how to understand the perils of a nuclear conflict.

This paper analyzes the book "The War That Made America: A Short History of the French and Indian War" by Fred Anderson.

An analysis of how WWI and the Vietnam Wars influenced the changes in America.

Looks at the life and teaching of anti-Nazi German theologian and philosopher Dietrich Bonhoeffer and reflects on his writings.

An analysis of Mark Mathabane's book "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography", specifically focusing on apartheid in South Africa and the appalling prejudice and segregation between blacks and whites under the regime.

Analyzes ethnic conflict resolution and policy in contemporary Africa, especially Ethiopia.

This paper discusses themes in W. Ringle's paper, "On the Political Organization of Chichen Itza." Specifically, the authors looks at the leadership and worship of Quetzalcoatl in Mesoamerica.

This paper reviews the book "The Fire of Jubilee: Nat Turner's Fierce Rebellion" by Stephen B. Oates.

An essay describing the heroism of three characters in Greek mythology, namely Heracles, Theseus, and Odysseus.

An analysis of David Hackett Fischer's "Washington's Crossing", which offers insight into the American victory in the War for Independence.

An analysis of the evolution of slavery during the period of the Reconstruction after the Civil War.

A discussion of the worth of Roman literature and a comparison of the meter and themes of Roman literature to Greek literature.

A research paper that analyzes the different leadership styles and what makes an effective leader.

Evaluates historian Marcus Rediker's book about pirates, "Villains of All Nations: Atlantic Pirates in the Golden Age" and the phenomenon these pirates represent.

A discussion of the impact of the end of the Second World War on US foreign policy and its international conduct.

A discussion of the philosophical views of Sir Isaac Newton and how they are connected to his scientific accomplishments..

A discussion of the similarities and differences between Italian fascism, Nazism and Franco-ism.

An examination of how the sheer magnitude of the "Black Death" plague played havoc with ancient and medieval societies.

This paper examines Winston Churchill's professional career throughout the 1930's, as a military strategist and through his time as Prime Minister.

An analysis, through fiction and history, of the opportunities and challenges that faced those who moved to the American West.

An analysis of the adverse conditions that the Union army faced at the Battle of Fredericksburg that led to their costly defeat.

This paper discusses the Iran hostage crisis and looks at the effect it had on the Carter presidency.

An analysis of development of the purpose and style of the women's business suit from the 1550s until today.

This paper relates the culture and history of the Tutsi tribe.

An analysis of transnational organizations within post-Westphalia treaty Europe.

This paper discusses the military tactics of Rome during its reign in the Imperial Period.

Looks at Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, who deeply influenced the history of India.

This paper discusses changes in regards to the status of women in American society.

This paper studies the film 'The Sound of Music', focusing on the them and music featured in the movie.

A review of the history book "After The Face: The Art of Historical Detection" by James West Davidson and Mark Hamilton Lytle.

This essay discusses Nancy Leys Stepan's "The Hour of Eugenics: Race, Gender, and Nation in Latin America" and evaluates how theories of "racial improvement" aided modernization in Latin America.

This paper looks at how the definition of child, along with the concepts of child maltreatment, have evolved over time within society.

Examines the reasons why the U.S. entered the Korean War.

This paper looks at Greek history, focusing on Aristotle's view of Spartan women.

A discussion of Newark Episcopal Bishop John Shelby Spong's ministry and liberal social views.

A look at the background and development of Monopoly, the nation's most popular board game.

This paper looks at the issue of funeral rites concentrating on Roman rites.

This paper considers the theories of Frederick Engels regarding the position of women in ancient Athens.

This paper is a literature review concerning the testimonies of John the Baptist in the fourth Gospel as an influential history of Christian theology. Specifically the paper looks at Chapter 6 within the Book of Signs.

An analysis of the role of cannibalism in Lu Xun's "Diary of a Madman".

A discussion about one man, Oskar Schindler, and how he saved the lives of many Jews.

Looks at the civil rights problems after the abolishment of slavery in the U.S.

Looks at the life, times and influences of Bishop Desmond Tutu.

This paper discusses the ETA or Euskadi Ta Askatasuna, a nationalist organization, as well as the Basque people, in Spain.

A comparison and contrast over cultural evolution with biological evolution.

A review of the history and modern uses of wallpaper as a design of private homes and commercial buildings.

A look into one of history's most famous playhouses, Shakespeare's Globe, highlighting its history, design and its influence on modern day.

An analysis of the benefits of using non-violence to resolve conflict, with examples from history.

An overview of the reasons for the outbreak of the American Civil War.

A comparative analysis of the flood myth in two ancient writings, "The Epic of Gilgamesh" and "Genesis".

An analysis of the growth and development of Spanish, French and English colonial society.

This paper discusses how the involvement of American women in World War II led to a dramatic change in the labor force.

A discussion of the forced sterilization of Native-American women by the United States government in the 1970s and of Roma women in the former Czechoslovakia.

A review of Sadie Smith's book "White Teeth".

This paper discusses the experience of Japanese-Americans in the United States during World War II.

An analysis of presidential and foreign policy decision making regarding the terrorism threat.

This paper discusses who Jesus was, as a historical and religious figure, and the Pentecost, the final act in the story of Jesus.

A review of the history and evolution of the International Monetary Fund.

A discussion of the book "Only What We Could Carry" by Inada Lawson Fusao that describes the internment of thousands of Japanese-Americans during World War II.

A discussion of the factors surrounding the fall of the Ottoman empire.

This paper discusses the apostle James and looks at the 'Book of James'.

A discussion of the historical importance of "The Egyptian Book of the Dead".

An examination of Ukraine's geological resources and composition.

An examination of the effects that World War II has had on our lives today.

A discussion on women's rights in the 20th century.

This paper looks at the expansion of geographical boundaries in the 15th century, dealing specifically with the Spanish monarchy and Nicolo Machiavelli's prescriptions of these endeavors.

A description of the life of the leader of the Nazis - Adolf Hitler.

A comparison of two books that discuss the Spanish Inquisition: "The Spanish Inquisition " by Helen Rawling and "Mad for God: Bartolome Sanchez, the Secret Messiah of Cardenete" by Sara Tilghman Nalle.

This paper discusses how the black plague was a cause of the Renaissance.

A personal narrative of one man's memory of and views on World War II.

This paper discusses the impact of using a computer-supported collaborative learning (CSCL) tool on developing students' critical thinking skills.

A film review of Jack Smight's "Midway".

A book review of "Deadly Medicine: Indians and Alcohol in Early America" by Peter C. Mancall.

A review of the part played by the United States in the creation of Israel.

A discussion of the many love affairs of Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt.

A discussion on sexism in the workplace using the example of President Clinton and Monica Lewinsky.

An analysis of the ancient Greeks' representation of their gods.

This paper looks at the American Dream and compares Bill Clinton to Jay Gatsby of 'The Great Gatsby'.

This paper discusses how Charles Darwin developed his theory on the origin of species, which he called 'that mystery of mysteries'.

A study of war, its origins and possible methods of prevention.

An overview of the history and development of radio media.

Examines what it meant to be an adult black male in Alabama in World War II

This paper discusses Kabuki, one art form of Japanese Theater established for the masses.

A brief literature review of the history of technology in bridge building as part of a research proposal.

An analysis of the context, events and resolution of the Cuban missile crisis.

An analysis of the historical circumstances preceding the revolution of Saint-Dominigue (Haiti) and its development.

An analysis of the arguments for James Madison's form of government in America, as described in his work, "The Federalist Papers: No. 10."

This paper discusses the social reality of Native American assimilation through the works of Helen Hunt Jackson, Mark Twain, and Walt Whitman.

An analysis of the events that led up to the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster and the changes that NASA has implemented to prevent a similar disaster from occurring.

A discussion supporting the claim of an American Renaissance in literature with proof from literature in early American history.

Looks at American democracy as a problematic concept.

This paper discusses the preservation of Native-American heritage, focusing on burial sites.

A look at the impact Baron Haussman had on Paris life in the 19th century.

Examines literature from colonial North America and later new immigrants to explore the creation of the American identity.

This paper looks at the relationship between natives and new colonists from the colonial period.

Looks at the career of nurse Jane Delano, especially with the American Red Cross.

Looks at the assassination of President John F. Kennedy (JFK) as one of history's greatest mysteries.

A look how exploration to the New World changed the evolution of world history and how European colonization differed from that of other world powers of that era.