Academic papers on Papers Covering More Than One Period In U.S. History

China And Japan and the Programs That Weren't
This five-page-paper presents a comparison of the social and political changes that were prompted by emperor's actions in the mid nineteenth century to the end of World War II. Bibliography lists three sources.
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Oppression and Whether or Not Human Relations are Improving
This 5 page report discusses whether or not the relationships between human beings is improving, either on the individual or the cultural level. This report argues that they are not. When one examines the history of humanity and the ways in...
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Jonathan D. Sarna/ "American Jewish Experience"
A 5 page analysis of Jonathan D. Sarna's anthology The American Jewish Experience. The writer discusses some of the features that Sarna's identifies as characteristic of American Jewry and relates these to reading included in the anthology. No other...
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Barbara Tuchman: The March of Folly (1984)
(5 pp) 'Don't confuse me with facts!' is a cry heard throughout the world when it comes to governmental decisions. Barbara Tuchman, the winner of two Pulitzer Prizes, and one of the best American historians, wrote in her book The March...
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Thank You Mr. Edison! History of Electricity in the U.S.
(5 pp) Prior to the electric light bulb, illumination was by fire from candles, kerosene and oil lamps, and coal-gas jets. With the advent of electricity, the advantages of electric lamps for interior lighting over flickering, sooty, open...
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Patterns and Development of Power in the 20th Century World
This 12 page report discusses the concept of international power can and the ways in which it is developed and manifested in the context of economic or military superiority. How that power is then applied has meaning for people, politics, and...
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Boston + Brahmin = White Anglo Saxon Protestant
(5 pp) The term "Boston Brahmin" is associated with -- among other things -- the American premiere of Brahms' Second Symphony. It was performed by the Boston Symphony Orchestra at the historic Orpheum Theatre built in 1852, on Hamilton...
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Historic Timeline for the Events from 1861--1913
Historic Timeline for the Events from 1861--1913 (5 pp) Bibliography lists two sources.
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US Air and Land Transportation Timeline
US Air and Land Transportation Timeline (5 pp) Bibliography lists 4 sources plus 1 visual (steam-powered automobile).
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The Age of Enterprise by Cochran and Miller(1941)
(5 pp) Although this text originally was published in 1941, it was reissued again in 1962, and gives the author's viewpoint that the majority of American life runs upon a business premise. As one reads the text, it is curious to look at ...
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World Reaction to Soviet Invasion of Czechoslovakia
A 7 page research paper that examines the 1968 Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia, focusing specifically on how the world reacted to this aggressive act. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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A Different View of US History
A 5 page summary and analyzes of a history text by Dinnerstein, Nichols, and Reimers, Natives and Strangers (1979) which is probably one of the first efforts at inclusion and acknowledgment of diversity in regards to US history. The writer argues...
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Henry David Thoreau and John Stuart Mill on the Meaning of Liberty and Individuality
This 7 page report discusses the ideas of two of the great thinkers of the 19th century and applies their points of view to the issues of liberty and individuality. British philosopher and economist John Stuart Mill (1806-73) was certain that the...
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An Exploration of War Poetry Through the Ages:
This 5 page paper examins war poetry from various authors. Samples from poets are given from their works as well as an analysis of their works. Bibliography lists no sources.
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The Collapse of Tsarism in Russia:
This 5 page paper discusses the reasons why tsarism collapsed in Russia. Additionally, this paper analyzes if World War I was a factor. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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