History papers

A research paper exploring the possibility of a future breakout of war in the Middle East and North Africa due to the scarcity of water throughout the region.

An overview of the American civil rights movement, its stages of development and its legacies.

An analysis of the American-Korean experience and other issues relating to multiculturalism.

This paper reviews and analyzes both Joseph Conrad's 1902 novel "Heart of Darkness" and Francis Ford Coppola's 1979 film "Apocalypse Now."

This paper review and analyzes the non-fictional novel "What a Way to Spend a War" by Dorothy Still Danner which focuses on the experiences of a group of U.S. Navy nurses who were captured by the Japanese during World War II.

An assessment of which presidents qualify as a top five United States presidents, based on the criteria set forth in the book, "Hail to the Chief. The Making and Unmaking of American Presidents" by Robert Dallek.

This paper discusses the political theory of James Madison, which he expressed in "The Federalist No. 10".

Examines the French economic system from 1981 until present day.

An overview of this modern form of Japanese dance.

This paper discusses the impact of the Enlightenment on the French and Haitian revolutions.

This paper examines the role of James Madison in the creation of the U.S. federal government.

This paper discusses Great Britain's interest in Africa in the 18th and 19th centuries which epitomized imperialism.

An overview of the history, impetus and outcome of the women's suffrage movement in the United States.

This paper discusses cultural effects of translations upon the central protagonist Owen in Brian Friel's play "Translations" (1980).

This paper discusses the geography, including the history and economy, of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

This paper discusses the history and present situation of Islam in Africa.

A discussion on Thomas Paine and his political views.

This paper discusses the expansion into the western territory beyond the original states and its implications on the pro vs. antislavery debate that led to the Civil War.

Discusses the theme of religious persecution within Endo Shusaku's "Silence" and Roland Joffe's "The Mission".

This paper examines the personal and public life of James Monroe, America's 5th president.

This paper discusses Woodstock, a three-day music concert held at Woodstock, New York in August, 1969, which had a profound effect on the young people and their music.

This paper focuses on the general history and politics of Russia from 1918 to the present.

This extensive paper presents a detailed history of the Dominican Republic.

This paper explains that underneath the surface of President Clinton's 1993 speech "What Would Martin Luther King Say", presented to an audience of black ministers in Memphis are some ugly social comments.

A critical analysis of the term, "Orientalism" and the debate surrounding it.

An overview of the objectives of U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East and whether it can be considered morally justifiable.

This paper examines the rich history of North America's economy as well as its constantly evolving and developing commerce, from its birth in 1776 to the present day.

A discussion on capitalism as the main cause of the American Civil War.

This paper examines the history of feudalism while focusing on the three main facets that comprise this system of land management which became popular in the Middle Ages.

This paper analyzes the events that led up to the conflicts between Persia and Greece, in which the Greek military against all odds defeated the Persians.

This well-researched paper analyzes the impact of America's Great Depression on the nation of Canada and its economy.

A discussion on the influences and inspirations of the rise of Russia.

Examines the accuracy of Eusebius' accounts of church history.

This paper analyzes the stock market crash of 1987, by tracing its background, the events of the day in the financial markets and the effects of the crash on the U.S. and global economy.

An analysis of how the forces supporting and opposing slavery played a central role at the Constitutional Convention of 1787.

An overview of Mahatma Gandhi's philosophy of non-violence and how it helped end the British colonial rule of India.

This in-depth paper examines the various branches of the U.S. government while also analyzing the Bill of Rights and the U.S. Constitution.

A review of Tim O'Brien's works on Vietnam.

This paper discusses mainly the events leading up to the U.S. Civil War.

This paper discusses European religious and economic missions in the 17th and 18th centuries as depicted in Shuzaku Endo's book "Silence" (1969) and Rolfe Joffe's film "The Mission" (1986).

An essay looking at whether history would be viewed differently if women played a greater role in recording it.

Examines this incident from a public relations perspective.

A discussion on the history of slavery and the problem of sectionalism in the U.S..

This paper discusses the struggle of the young U.S. to solve the issue of whether new states were to be a free or slave states.

Compares and contrasts the history and geographical location of three schools: Seattle Pacific University, University of Washington and Western Washington University.

This paper extensively reviews the Supreme Court, two of its Chief Justice--- Earl Warren and William H. Rehnquist--- and some of the cases relating to their tenure.

This paper examines the differences and similarities in both the Islamic and Christian religions.

This paper is a critical review of Bob Woodward's "Bush at War".

This paper is a literature review of racial discrimination in the history of the U.S., mainly against blacks, and the laws introduced to eliminate such discrimination.

This paper reviews and analyzes the many similarities in Norman Rush's "Mating" and Peter Mathiessen's "At Play in the Fields of the Lord," which take place in different parts of the world, at different times.

This paper discusses the writing of an autobiography using Benjamin Franklin's "Autobiography" as the sole example.

This paper analyzes the invasion of Turkey into Cyprus from the perspective of its impact on the lives of the two ethnic groups residing in Cyprus.

This paper examines the lives of George Robert Twelve Hewes and Frederick Douglass, while detailing their experiences in two totally different yet dramatic eras in American history.

This paper analyzes how the Louisiana Purchase, along with the Lewis and Clark Expedition, brought about America's Industrial Revolution.

A discussion on the geographical and political factors which contributed to the development of the three main dialect divisions in medieval France.

This paper discusses the American sponsored Marshal Plan (1948-1951), which helped rebuild Europe after WWII.

This paper discusses extensively the scientific management theory of Frederick W. Taylor and applies it to high-tech management.

This paper discusses the Arab-Israeli conflict, especially attempts to bring peace.

This paper argues that the origins of ritual of scalping was not with the American Indians but with the Europeans.

This paper compares the degree to which Frederick Douglass as portrayed in "Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass" and George R.T. Hewes, portrayed in "The Shoemaker and the Tea Party" are representative of their respective eras.

This paper analyzes the social, cultural, economical and political problems that arose in Russia, after the fall of the Soviet Union.

An essay on why it makes a difference whether men record history or women record history.

An overview of this book by Julie Des Jardins.

An examination and analysis of the presidency of Theodore Roosevelt.

This paper examines the lack of female historians, as well as women's accomplishments and contributions documented throughout history, in a primarily male dominated field.

Examines how European Union safety regulations affect marketing, especially in the case of genetically modified organisms.

This paper reviews and analyzes the inspirational novel "Life and Times of Michael K," penned by Australian author J.M. Coetzee.

This paper examines various attempts by the U.S. government to interfere with the basic civil rights of the American people.

This paper reviews and analyzes the "The Gospel of Mark," which details the life and crucifixion of Jesus Christ.

This paper examines impact of female historians in a field that was, at one time, primarily dominated by men.

This paper analyzes the various effects to the oil industry due to increased consumption by competing economies around the world.

A look back at the year 1973 and the significant historical events that took place in that year.

This paper examines the teachings of Greek philosopher Socrates as well as that of his student, Plato.

Examines violence, history and suppression of memory as metaphors in Gabriel Garcia Marquez's "One Hundred Years of Solitude."

This paper examines the life and political career of Lyndon B. Johnson, whose presidency fundamentally changed American politics forever.

A historical review of Lyndon Johnson and his decisions as president.

This paper examines the Chinese migration to the U.S. using the push-pull theory, as it relates to the topic of immigration.

This paper discusses the life and theories of psychoanalyst Erich Fromm.

This paper analyzes the content and impact of a letter written on December 24, 1924 to the "New York Times."

A study on the cause and effect of the French revolution.

This paper analyzes the issue of slavery by focusing on the perspectives of a black slave woman, Harriet Jacobs and a white male preacher, Peter Cartwright.

This in-depth paper analyzes whether or not there has been a marked difference in America's foreign policy since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.

This paper focuses on three of the largest international organizations in the world, the United Nations (UN), the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the North American Free Trade Association (NAFTA).

Examines the life history and writings of this famous physicist and mathematician.

A review of George Orwell's "Animal Farm".

A critical review of Loewen's "Lies my teacher told me".

This paper examines Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons' book "Watchmen", an example of the superhero comic-art genre, as it relates to President George Bush.

This paper focuses on the Armenian refugees that came to the U.S. in the 19th century, primarily to escape religious prosecution, while also discussing if and how they adapted to America's culture.

This paper defines the term terrorism, while also discussing how it has reshaped the conduct of war, primarily post-WWII.

Examines how and why the country of Oman has moved into the 21st Century.

This well-researched paper examines the rich history and culture of Thailand.

Examines the role of the temptress in the course of world history.

This in-depth paper examines the culture and history of eastern Islam, also known as Orientalism.

This paper examines the story of Cassandra, the daughter of Troy's King Priam as well as the love interest of the Greek god Apollo.

This paper examines the life of American poet Walt Whitman, while also focusing on the various influences that were expressed in his works of writing.

An overview of Marxist history and ideology.

Examines the costs and benefits of using a single currency in Europe.

This well-researched paper details Pennsylvania as state with a long and rich history as well as vast natural resources and a vigorous environmental program.