History papers

This paper discusses the timing and significance of the Stonewall Riot, which occurred in 1969 in Greenwich Village, New York, when police clashed with the patrons of the Stonewall Inn, a popular gay and lesbian nightspot.

This paper describes the causes of and responses to the Great Depression.

A review of the Reconstruction era of American history.

An in-depth discussion regarding the September, 11th terrorist attacks.

This paper discusses urban industrialization in the West.

A look at the life and work of Russian composer, Alfred Schnittke.

This paper discusses the Russian Revolution and its aftermath and explores whether or not this caused a dramatic change.

A discussion regarding the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.

A discussion regarding the American Civil War and the events that are said to have caused the war.

A review of the novel 'No-no Boy' by John Okada.

A discussion regarding James Madison's role in trying to balance civil liberties with government power through the drafting of the Bill of Rights.

A discussion regarding war and its consequences.

A review of the book, 'Broken Spear", by Miguel Leon-Portillo.

A proposal for research regarding Vietnam Veterans experiencing flashbacks related to post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

This paper discusses the War of 1812, sometimes referred to as the Second War of Independence.

A brief history of the Fox Wars between the Fox (Mesquakie) American Indians and the French.

An analysis of the impact of Jesus on the geographical, political, religious and social environment of his time.

This paper examines the macroeconomic aspects of the Great Depression.

An overview of the totalitarian regime of North Korea.

A review of the history of Iran and its quest for nuclear power.

This paper compares the communist revolutions of Russia and China.

This paper discusses President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and the New Deal.

A review of Herbert Marcuse's book, "Technology, War and Fascism".

This paper discusses St. Augustine of Hippo (354 to 430 A.D.) and his conversion to Christianity.

A review of the Donner Party and how the Donner name became one of the most unfairly maligned family names in American history.

This paper examines the effect of the atomic bomb on the U.S. with regards to politics and culture.

A discussion on whether the assasination of President John F. Kennedy was really a conspiracy.

An analysis of the influence that Christianity had on Medieval European literature.

An examination of the different entertainment options of the different classes in 18th century Paris.

A review of the relationship between Pakistan and China.

This paper discusses an excerpt written by Emmanuel Ringelblum in the book 'The Holocaust: A Reader'.

This paper examines the misconceptions of theater of the High Middle Ages.

A discussion on the change in Great Britain's economic policies from 1945 to the present day.

An examination of the failures of the Weather Underground through the Days of Rage.

A comparison of four documents discussing the factors leading up to World War I.

A review of the terrorist organization, Jemaah Islamiyah.

A critical study regarding the concept of 'the end of history' and a reflection on the current policies of the 'West'.

An analysis of the impact of international opposition to apartheid in South Africa 1960 - 1984.

An examination of the reasons behind the rise of Afrikaner nationalism during the period of 1910 to 1948.

An analysis of how the South African Union Constitution of 1910 attempted to regulate and contain the interests of South Africa's different racial groups.

A short foray into the arguments and evidence surrounding transport and the changes made in it in Britain in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries.

A review of President Harry Truman's rhetoric during the first years of the Cold War immediately after World War II and the following years.

An examination of the religious and scientific conflicts in Bertolt Brecht's "Life of Galileo".

A brief overview of the history and impact of the Industrial Revolution.

A research paper documenting the efforts of Isadore Einstein and Moe Smith, two prohibition agents during the nineteen twenties.

This paper describes the unique civilization of the Aztecs, who lived in the land known today as Mexico and were conquered by the Spanish much like the Incas and the Mayas.

An analysis of the book "The Ottoman Empire and the World Around It", by Suraiya Faroqhi.

This paper discusses the life of Ivan IV, remembered for his cruelty and excessive punishments.

A review and discussion of "The Spectator, No. 69," by Joseph Addison, examining the Royal Exchange.

This paper argues that it takes several factors to cause the outbreak of a war.

This paper presents a detailed examination of Alexander the Great through Internet sources.

This paper is a detailed chapter by chapter review and analysis of Alfred Edersheim's book "The Temple: Its Ministry and Services".

This paper explores Christian and Islamic medieval theocracies.

This paper describes the relationship between the American colonies and England.

This paper describes the significance of the US Supreme Court decision in McCullough v. Maryland.

This paper asserts that it is technology that wins wars.

A review of progressivism in U.S. political history.

A review of "Frederick the Great on the Art of War" edited by Jay Luvaas.

An analysis of the book, "The Things They Carried", by Tim O'Brien.

A review of 'The Good German' by Joseph Kanon.

This paper discusses the life and contributions of Hildegard Peplau, awarded "Psychiatric Nurse of the Century".

A look at the success of legislation, introduced into 1950s South Africa, that was intended to suppress black interests in order to ensure white dominance.

This paper reviews Carole Levin's biography of Queen Elizabeth I entitled "The Heart and Stomach of a King".

A review of three articles: Ramsay Cook's, "1942 and All That: Making a Garden out of Wilderness"; Alan Gordon's "Heroes, History, and Two Nationalisms: Jacques Cartier" and Ken Coates and William Morrison's, "Winter and the Shaping of Northern History: R

An analysis of the causes of World War I according to four separate documents.

An analysis of the rise to power and eventual downfall of the Hoplites.

This paper traces the development of Opera in Renaissance Europe.

This paper discusses salvation as the path towards goodness and looks at the purpose of humanity in life in "Confessions" by St. Augustine.

An analysis of the Karen Armstrong's book "Buddha" and how it relates to the period of the Axial Age.

An analysis of the way that the current George Bush administration has changed the United States foreign policy.

This paper examines the development of the American nation.

An analysis of the factors leading up to the Civil War, focusing on the differing perspectives of the northern and southern states.

A discussion regarding the 4th President of the United States, James Madison.

This paper examines James Madison's role in advocating the first ten Amendments to the Constitution.

A look at international or world order.

A review of American foreign policy in the late 1800s, focusing on the Spanish-American War and Senator Redfield Proctor.

An analysis of St. Anathasius and his contributions to the Christian Church.

This paper argues that, despite the passage of time, the cause and effect of the world climate in 1960 and today are very similar.

This paper reviews Jon Meacham's book, "American Gospel: God, the Founding Fathers, and the Making of a Nation".

This paper describes the controversy between Robert E. Peary and Frederick Cook and their respective claims to be the first to reach the North Pole.

This paper provides a historical perspective of social work in the United States.

An analysis of Russia's foreign policy regarding Germany's demand for a permanent seat in the UN Security Council.

A review of science versus religion, as a tool to explain the mysteries of the universe.

A review of the urban planning of medieval towns.

A review of the history of events leading up to and encompassing, the Reconstruction era in the US.

A look at the image of America from a German perspective.

This paper traces the history of the abolitionist movement in America.

A review of the issues of slavery and their impact on the causes of the American Civil War.

This paper describes the life and accomplishments of Pope Saint Leo the First, also known as Leo the Great.

A discussion regarding the U-boat, a German submarine used in World War One and World War Two.

This paper describes the mystery surrounding Jack the Ripper.

This paper describes the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians in a historical context.

This paper examines the effects of the battle at Antietam, the bloodiest battle in the American Civil War.

An analysis of the obstacles to conquering a new continent and the American territorial expansion

This paper gives an analysis of the land operations that took place during the Battle of Guadalcanal.

This paper, written from an Islamic perspective, discusses what the writer views as roadblocks to the democratization process in the Middle East.

This paper describes the purpose of the U.S. Department of Defense Intelligence Agency, or the DIA.

An analysis of two memoirs set in Vietnam: "A Vietcong Memoir", by Truong Nhu Tang, and "The Sacred Willow: Four Generations in the life of a Vietnamese Family", by Duong Van Mai Elliot.

This paper examines the very prominent and important role women played during the turbulent years of the Mexican Revolution.