Essays on History of The United States

685

Thirteen Colonies of America: Overview of Virginia and Massachusetts

2 pages / 722 words

The United States of America, the land of the free. Many people know this vast land for being made up of its fifty states, from Alaska to Wyoming, but how this land came to be is not as well known. Originally there were thirteen colonies,...

American History Thirteen Colonies Virginia

686

The Columbian Exchange and Its Outcomes

1 page / 642 words

Beginning in the 15th century, many countries around the globe were in need of specific resources to prosper and create a highly-developed society. However, there were no forms of an exchange of goods during this time. This catastrophe led to a highly-valued method of transportation...

American History Colonialism

687

Hope and Despair in The History of United States

2 pages / 792 words

Introduction “History, despite its wrenching pain, cannot be unlived, but if faced with courage, need not be lived again” – Maya Angelou. Due to innumerable accounts of iniquity in history, the despair that results from these actions often outweighs the hope for a better future....

American History Despair

688

The Impact of The Columbian Exchange and The Colonization of America on The World

4 pages / 2024 words

The ways European colonization impacted in the early modern period were the circulation of peoples, plants, animals, goods and diseases. The discovery of the new world opened doors to the Columbian exchange which shaped the modern world through the Enlightenment and the industrial revolution. Once...

American History Colonialism

689

The Confederate Flag as a Racist Symbol

2 pages / 1039 words

In 1861, eleven states in the south of The United States of America ceded from the Union and war broke out between the Union and the Confederacy in April 1861 at the battle of Fort Sumter. The main reason of the divide between the northern...

American Civil War American Flag American History

690

Lewis and Clark Expedition and Its Effect on America

1 page / 442 words

In this essay, I will talk about the Lewis and Clark expedition and how it helped America. First, exploring what the land that they recently bought, and second, diplomacy with the Native Americans. Made-to-order essay as fast as you need it Each essay is customized...

Lewis and Clark Expedition Louisiana Purchase

691

The Zoot Suit Riots in The United States

3 pages / 1306 words

Mexican Americans often wore zoot suit consisted of high-waisted, wide-legged, tight-cuffed, pegged trousers, and a long coat with wide lapels and wide padded shoulders that displayed their culture. These zoot suits were often worn by Mexican American youths and were attacked because of it. People...

Activism American History Zoot Suit

692

Devastating Situation of The Weimar Republic and Great Depression as a Factor that Brings Its End

8 pages / 3574 words

Abstract This paper examines the devastating economic, social and political situation in Weimar Republic and the concept of hyperinflation as part of the daily life of the Germans during those times. A movie ‘M’ and a TV series ‘Babylon Berlin’ will be described as examples...

Germany Great Depression Weimar Republic

693

The Great Depression as The Important Factor in Nazis Empowerment in 1933

2 pages / 1118 words

Introduction While The Great Depression played a minor factor in bringing the Nazis to power, a variety of other factors had a greater impact. Political divide within the military and German social division compromised governmental stability. Mistakes made by Weimar leadership deteriorated government power and...

Germany Great Depression Weimar Republic

694

Ulysses S Grant and His Contributions to America

5 pages / 2497 words

Hiram Ulysses Grant, most commonly known as Ulysses S Grant, was the United States of America’s eighteenth president.  Made-to-order essay as fast as you need it Each essay is customized to cater to your unique preferences + experts online Get my essay Grant was born...

American Government American History Ulysses Grant

695

Biography and Career of Ulysses S. Grant

4 pages / 1688 words

Ulysses S. Grant’s full name is Hiram Ulysses Grant. He was born in Point Pleasant, Ohio on April, 27, 1822. He was the son of Jesse Root Grant and Hannah Simpson Grant. His father was a tanner and a business man. He was the eldest...

American Government American History Ulysses Grant

696

Analysis of Leadership Traits of Ulysses S. Grant

4 pages / 1614 words

There are numerous different qualities that someone would want to have and acquire to be recognized as one of America’s major generals during the Civil War, become an American president, and be known in U.S. history. Hiram Ulysses Grant was mostly recognized as a leader...

American Government American History Ulysses Grant

697

The Virtues and Ideals of Ulysses S. Grant

2 pages / 800 words

“Grant and Lee: A Study in Contrasts” is a comparison and contrast essay by Bruce Catton about the opposing generals of the Civil War, Ulysses S. Grant of the Union and Robert E. Lee of the Confederacy, describing their virtues, as well as their similarities...

American Government American History Ulysses Grant

698

The Contribution of Local Grass-roots Activists to The Civil Rights Movement

5 pages / 2122 words

The American Civil Rights movement is considered the most influential and significant movements in our history. Through the history of America, African American people were severely discriminated against, but it was a long chain of events which spurred on the entire black population of America...

Activism Civil Rights Movement Roots

699

A Report on Robert E. Lee – One of The Most Successful Civil War Generals

3 pages / 1348 words

Robert Edward Lee, born on January 18th, 1807 and died on October 12th, 1870, is regarded as one of the most successful generals of the Civil War era. Lee enrolled to the “…United States Military Academy at West Point on July 1, 1825 in which...

American Civil War American History Robert E Lee

700

Robert E. Lee – a Brilliant Tactician

3 pages / 1225 words

Many consider Robert E. Lee a great general and while some do not support the cause he was fighting for they must give credit where credit is due. Lee was a natural leader who took control and led the southern army to great successes during...

American Civil War American History Robert E Lee

701

History of The Oregon Trail and Its Effect on America

3 pages / 1446 words

Introduction: The Oregon Trail was a great historic movement that expanded America towards the western land. The trail was a 2,000-mile journey that stretched from Independence, Missouri to Oregon City, Oregon. This trail was traveled by thousands of American pioneers in the mid-1800s. The Oregon...

American History Oregon Trail Westward Expansion

702

The Main Struggles of The Oregon Trail

2 pages / 735 words

You might wonder what it was like to travel in the early and mid-1800s. What did Pioneers struggle with in their 2,000-mile trip to Oregon just for fertile soil and a good amount of rain. In this essay I will discuss about the landscape in...

American History Oregon Trail Westward Expansion

703

The Oregon Trail and Its Pioneers

1 page / 485 words

Life on the Oregon Trail was a strenuous experience for over 400,000 pioneers who were in search of a new life on the West Coast. The 2,000-mile route took travelers from Independence, Missouri, to the undiscovered territory of Oregon. The most prominent trailblazers of the...

American History Oregon Trail Westward Expansion