Describes the life of John Adams, second president of the U.S. Details his role in the American Revolution. Examines his performance as the second president of the United States.

Essay consists of a discussion of the Articles of Confederation.

The decisions of Johnson's administration on the Vietnam War.

In "Circles and Lines" historian John Demos wrtes about the shape of life across the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries, using a mid 18th century Philadelphia Chippendale chair to demonstrate the transition of American life from circular to linear.

Could a mere pamphlet state just as much or even more than one of the nations most precious and highly regarded document? Thomas Jefferson drafted the Declaration of Independence in 1776, but this was after Thomas Paine wrote and published "Common Sense" in January of that same year.

Rhetorical Analysis of Martin Luther King's "A Letter From Birmingham Jail"

Provides a biography of American William Lloyd Garrison. Describes his role as one of the leading abolitionists of his day. Describes the relationship between Garrison and Frederick Douglas.

Essay contains analysis of the reforms taken place in the 1960's and poses a view on the originality of this era compared to previous reform movements.

Discusses America in the 1960s era. Mentions historical highlights, including the Chicago Democratic National Convention and the Kent State University protest. Describes how the era changed the nation.

1960s race riots and the economic role of Aksarben were two important parts of Omaha, Nebraska's 20th cenutry history.

Discusses how the shootings at Kent State University was a bad beginning to the 1970's.

Probably the biggest conflict in the Watergate scandal was between the White House and the press. The White House did not want to give up information that would inevitably be available to the press. Nixon and his White House aids did not want to give their tapes to the press because they wanted to protect the President under the guise of national security.

Outlines major events throughout 19th century American

Describes the factors that changed the American city in the second half of the 19th century.

A comparison of five U.S. presidents during the late nineteenth century -- Rutherford B. Hayes, James A. Garfield, Chester A. Arthur, Grover Cleveland, and Benjamin Harrison -- reveals significantly different political backgrounds and philosophies among these men regarding how to run the country. This comparison also reveals the varying levels of success these presidents had while in office.

Richard Henry Dana came from a prominent Brahmin family. He attended Harvard college but was forced to drop out his junior year due to a measles attack which temporarily affected his eyesight. Dana wanted to tour Europe but was unable to afford it. Instead, he decided to sign on as a seaman at nineteen years old, and sailed around Cape Horn to California.

About a 65 oldsmobile.

Essay discusses my feelings on the events of september 11, 2000.

Essay describes the events of September 11, 2001 and discusses how the events on that day changed the world.

Provides a personal account of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack on the United States. Describes the feeling of nationalism that took over the country after the attacks. Compares the event to the French Revolution.

The life, presidency, and death of the 16th U.S. president, Abraham Lincoln.

The character of Benedict Arnold is a dichotomy: He betrayed the American Colonies in its battle for independence, yet many believe he contributed greatly to the Colonies winning the Revolutionary War.

Provides a brief history of Ellis Sylvester Chesbrough, a 19th century Chicago engineer. Chesbrough designed and oversaw construction of the nation's first comprehensive sewer system in Chicago, allowing the city to continue to grow.

A brief life history of the famous Confederate Civil War general, Robert E. Lee.

A biography of Robert E. Lee, one of the Civil War's most distinguished leaders. He was an admired soldier, even by his enemies, and considered a military strategy genious.

A biography of John Adams, who was the second president of the United States. Facts about his childhood, political career, and family life are included.

A biography of civl rights leader Malcolm X from his childhood to his work with the Nation of Islam to his assassination.

Discusses Martin Luther King's life of fighting for civil rights. Compares King to Atticus Finch in Harper Lee's novel "To Kill a Mockingbird". Keywords: civil rights leaders, segregation, racism, discrimination, non-violent protest, Civil Rights Act

Provides an in depth personalized essay on nationally known labor organizer Mother Jones. Describes her early life in Ireland and discusses her emigration to America. Explores her attempts to organize the miners of West Virginia and Colorado.

The life, presidency, and death of the 40th U.S. president, Ronald Reagan.

Alcatraz, also known as "The Rock," is a well-known yet mysterious island near San Francisco that served as a notorious U.S. prison.

A history on slavery in America and the poor treatment of African slaves by their white owners. Plus, the history of Harriet Wilson, the first African-American to publish a novel in the United States.

Provides insight into the amazing life and history of the Native American Mojave Indians. Discusses their lifestyle and customs.

The Corvette represents a true symbol of American life in the 1950s, when automobiles became an important part of people's lives. Since 1953, the year production of the Corvette began, it has served as a successful American entry in the sports car market.

As American life and culture evolved during the twentieth century, the makers of American movies and television shows changed their subjects and how they are portrayed. By examining the portrayal of women's roles, fashion and clothing, and the home in the films "Way Down East," "The Grapes of Wrath," and "The Salt of the Earth," as well as the television show "Leave it to Beaver," one can see deeper, symbolic, and more purposeful meanings behind everyday images.

A comparison of the three major groups of colonies: New England, Middle, and South (Plantation). This essay focuses on economic, political, social, and religious aspects in those groups of colonies.

Compares the Space Race of 1960s America to George W. Bush's plan to colonize mars. Examines the amount of public support for each plan. Question Bush's motives in promoting his plan.

Compares how ancient Indian tribes thought the earth was created. Different Indian tribes even had their own ideas on creation. Contends that the Indian tribe stories show us how an unproven theory can evolve and stretch into many different ideas, and how these ideas can correlate and diverge.

Essay discusses the overall state of America during World War II.

A Journal entry of living the horrors and surviving the devastation on the day of the Pearl Harbor attack.

Events leading up to the Revolutionary War and the Declaration of Independence in 1776, including resentment of British rule, excessive taxes, no representation in British government, and a desire for greater liberty.

Describes the birth of the American Bill of Rights. Details how the Bill of Rights became a part of the Constitution of the United States. Explores the evolution of the document and the role of public interest groups in maintaining and expanding civil liberties.

The California "Gold Rush" of the 1840s was a mass migration to California after gold was discovered. Americans and people from around the world used the discovery of gold to begin new lives as many foreigners worked the mines.

"The Dakota Of The Canadian Northwest: Lessons for Survival" by Peter Douglas is an account of the history of the Dakota Indians and their aboriginal and diplomatic cliams to sovreignty in northwest Canada. Like many other American Indians, the Dakota lost their traditional ways of life when Europeans settled in the area.

Examines the effects of the industrial revolution on the United States. Details the leading American industrialists of the day. Examines what effect immigrants had on the industrial revolution.

How the Korean War unfolded with an analysis of the causes and effects of the U.S. entrance into the war.

A history of the Ku Klux Klan in 1865 to its marginal status today.

A quick overview of the Underground Railroad, including people that assisted in it and code words and techniques for escaping to the North.

This essay is about the Native American, Ishi, who's tribe was attacked by white men, leaving Ishi, his mother, and a few other members of the tribe as the sole remaining Yahis. Three years later, Ishi and his few other tribe members were discovered, which lead to Ishi taken to be a star museum exhibit and became known worldwide.

Historical Content behind the movie "A Man for All Seasons"