Academic papers on U.S. History (19th Century)

Data Concerning the 'Old South'
(9 pp) When we think of the Civil War, we tend to simply divide the country into the North and the South. However, when Lincoln was inaugurated in March of 1861, seven states made up the 'Lower South:' South Carolina, Georgia, Florida,...
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The Civil War And Civil Rights
The Civil war is both more and less than most Americans believe it to have been. This 5 page paper provides a look into the war from the perspective of why the South lost and the place of Lincoln in American history. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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ROOSEVELT, HIS YOUTH AND THE ROUGH RIDERS
This paper examines Theodore Roosevelt, how he overcame his childhood asthma through sheer determination and his experience with the Rough Riders during the Spanish-American War. Also included is Roosevelt and his cavalry's charge on San Juan Hill....
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Analysis of Waterlily, by E.C. Deloria:
This 6 page paper discusses this novel which is about the Dakota Sioux Indians in the mid-19th century. This paper argues that the novel is told from a primarily female perspective and gives insight into the family relationships and cultural...
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The Russian Revolution of 1905 and its Consequences:
This 10 page paper discusses the factors which led to this revolution. Addtionally, the consequences of this revolution are discussed in terms of their important to Russian history. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Nothing Like it in the World: The Transcontinental Railroad:
This 8 page paper discusses this Stephen Ambrose novel in-depth. Critical analysis discusses writing style, impact, research and more in relation to this novel. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Remember the Alamo! - How "Tejas" Became "Texas"
4 pages in length, this historical essay describes the events surrounding the Texas Revolution, especially how subsequent battles were affected by the Battle of the Alamo. The Massacre at Goliad and the Battle of San Jacinto are highlighted, as...
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A 6 page overview of this novel concerning a late nineteenth century Jewish immigrant to the U.S. The protagonist is inspired to move to the U.S. by the hard circumstances of his childhood and the growing anti-Semitic sentiments in Russia. When he...
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THE PROGRESSIVE ERA AND ITS IMPACT
This 7 page paper discusses the impact that the populist ideas, reexamined in the Progresive Era had on succeeding events, such as WWI, The Roaring Twenties and the Spanish-American War. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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REVIEW: RISE OF ANTI-IMMIGRANT SENTIMENT
This 4-page paper focuses on Roger Daniels' piece, "The Rise of Anti-Immigrant Sentiment." The article discusses a variety of issues including why Americans felt threatened by immigration and how this hostility manifested itself.
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Parkman's The Oregon Trail
Book report on the Parkman's classic text focusing on the theme that Parkman became a man through the adventure in terms of controlling his ego as part of the hero's journey. 1 work cited. jvOregTr.rtf
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The Battle of Antietam vs. The Battle of Gettysburg
This 2.5 page paper discusses if the Battle of Gettysburg or the Battle of Antietam was more significant. It references two bodies of work to elaborate on that theory. There are 2 sources cited.
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Slavery
This 3-page paper examines the complexities of the institition of slavery in the southern states of america from roughly 1800 to just before the civil war. There are 2 sources cited.
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Industrial Revolution
This 2.5-page paper analyzes the Industrial Revolution and the effects it had on history, society and the economy. There are 4 sources cited.
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