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A Biography of John Adams
Essay Grade: 88%   (1,164 words, approx. 4 pages)
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.
Articles of Confederation
Essay Grade: 87%   (593 words, approx. 2 pages)
Essay consists of a discussion of the Articles of Confederation.
Vietnam : There Is Any Reason For A Bloody War?
Essay Grade: 81%   (492 words, approx. 2 pages)
The decisions of Johnson's administration on the Vietnam War.
"Evita" Peron
Essay Grade: 88%   (462 words, approx. 2 pages)
As first lady of Argentina, Eva Peron established herself as a powerful leader and one of the most influential women in Latin America. Working to ensure that her husband Juan Peron remained in power as president, Eva Peron became an important ally of the Argentinian working class, an advocate of women's rights and suffrage, and a source of hope for the Argentinian people.
"Utopia": Criticism of Feudalism
Essay Grade: 92%   (0 words, approx. 0 pages)
Thomas More's "Utopia" is a successful satire critical of the political, social, and economic constructs of English feudalism era.
" Both Circles and Lines Are Necessary "
Essay Grade: 78%   (742 words, approx. 3 pages)
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.
"Analyse the Possible Causes of Death of Alexander the Great"
Essay Grade: 86%   (2,126 words, approx. 7 pages)
One of the greatest rulers in history, Alexander III, aptly named Alexander the Great, conquered and ruled an empire stretching from the Balkans to the Himalayans and from Egypt to the Caspain Sea, almost the entire known world, and all within 12 years. But in 323 BC his empire was cut short with the mysterious death of Alexander at the age of 32 that has baffled experts for centuries.
"Common Sense" Versus the Declaration of Independence
Essay Grade: 81%   (836 words, approx. 3 pages)
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.
"Creating an Empire"
Essay Grade: 88%   (947 words, approx. 3 pages)
Explores the history of ancient civilizations, including the Tang Dynasty, the Guptas of India, and the European Kingdoms. Describes the corruption, war, assassination, and other factors which led to the downfall of each one.
"Effects of the Railroad on the Growth of Metropolis Berlin"
Essay Grade: 90%   (2,352 words, approx. 8 pages)
Essay evaluates the Berlins' railroad system and the effect it had on the economy and lifestyle.
"Gandhi" the Movie
Essay Grade: 88%   (871 words, approx. 3 pages)
An examination and historical perspective on the accuracy of the movie "Gandhi."
"Jews, God, and History"
Essay Grade: 86%   (1,410 words, approx. 5 pages)
A book review on the book "Jews, God, and History."
"ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things"
Essay Grade: 88%   (833 words, approx. 3 pages)
ANZAC - "ordinary people doing extraordinary things."
"Secrets of the Lost Empires"
Essay Grade: 92%   (590 words, approx. 2 pages)
Essay performs an analysis of the work presented in the TV series "Secrets of the Lost Empires."
"Sweet Home Alabama" or Is It?
Essay Grade: 95%   (2,637 words, approx. 9 pages)
Rhetorical Analysis of Martin Luther King's "A Letter From Birmingham Jail"
"The Killing Fields" Summary and Historical Anaysis
Essay Grade: 88%   (822 words, approx. 3 pages)
A summary of the movie "The Killing Fields" as well as an analysis of the movie from the view of historical context and historical accuracy.
"The Scientific Revolution"
Essay Grade: 96%   (1,811 words, approx. 6 pages)
This essay is about the era commonly entitled "The Scientific Revolution."
"William Lloyd Garrison: the Agitator"
Essay Grade: 92%   (1,653 words, approx. 6 pages)
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.
'god Does Not Play Dice'
Essay Grade: 86%   (0 words, approx. 0 pages)
The achievements during World War 2 made in the field of nuclear weapons were great,but terrible. Did God play dice with human beings? No, certainly not. It was humans themselves who, by choosing to use the work of a genius for destructive purposes, were responsible for the number of deaths caused at Hiroshima and Nagasaki. It was humans who played dice with themselves.
18th Century Fashion
Essay Grade: 92%   (1,421 words, approx. 5 pages)
18th Century Fashion: Why We Wear Clothes
18th Century, Period of Enlightenment
Essay Grade: 81%   (588 words, approx. 2 pages)
The leading figures of the Enlightenment were known as philosophers; they were literary people, professors, journalists, statesmen, and social reformers above all. They emerged from various social classes though most were French. The Enlightenment took place during the 18th century and was defined as "man's leaving his self-caused immaturity." A popular motto took place: "dare to know."
1936 Olympics
Essay Grade: 86%   (1,625 words, approx. 5 pages)
Discusses 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin. Examines the Nazi influence on the games. Describes how Hitler believed the games would prove his theories right that his Aryan race was superior to everyone else.
1941: Global War
Essay Grade: 88%   (0 words, approx. 0 pages)
Leading up to 1941 WWII was still a European war and remained so until 1941 when Germany invaded Russia and Japan attacked the United States, making it a global war.

1960's Reform
Essay Grade: 84%   (390 words, approx. 1 pages)
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.
1960s America
Essay Grade: 88%   (1,677 words, approx. 6 pages)
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 Role of Aksarben in Omaha, Nebraska
Essay Grade: 81%   (605 words, approx. 2 pages)
1960s race riots and the economic role of Aksarben were two important parts of Omaha, Nebraska's 20th cenutry history.
1970: A Bad Beginning of a New Decade
Essay Grade: 96%   (1,725 words, approx. 6 pages)
Discusses how the shootings at Kent State University was a bad beginning to the 1970's.
1972 Summit Series
Essay Grade: 94%   (982 words, approx. 3 pages)
Essay discusses the eight game hockey series known as the Summit Series between Canada and Russia.
1972: the Watergate Scandal
Essay Grade: 86%   (1,022 words, approx. 3 pages)
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.
19th Century America
Essay Grade: 96%   (4,000 words, approx. 13 pages)
Outlines major events throughout 19th century American
19th Century City Evolving
Essay Grade: 86%   (466 words, approx. 2 pages)
Describes the factors that changed the American city in the second half of the 19th century.
19th Century Presidents: a New Order
Essay Grade: 83%   (795 words, approx. 3 pages)
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.
19th Century Slave Practices in Brazil and the United States
Essay Grade: 92%   (634 words, approx. 2 pages)
Slavery was a common practice during the 19th century especially throughout the Americas. Enslaving Africans was especially economically beneficial for Americans and Brazilians, who use the slaves as a cheap labor source.
19th Century Tension between Science and Religion
Essay Grade: 88%   (1,090 words, approx. 4 pages)
Using Wallace and his relationship with Darwin as an example, explains the 19th century tension between science and religion as exemplified in the two- track model of scientific progress.
2 Years before the Mast
Essay Grade: 75%   (1,691 words, approx. 6 pages)
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.
65 Oldsmobile
Essay Grade: 84%   (1,148 words, approx. 4 pages)
About a 65 oldsmobile.
9-11
Essay Grade: 82%   (296 words, approx. 1 pages)
Essay discusses my feelings on the events of september 11, 2000.
9-11: The Day That Changed the World
Essay Grade: 92%   (510 words, approx. 2 pages)
Essay describes the events of September 11, 2001 and discusses how the events on that day changed the world.
9/11: A Personal Account
Essay Grade: 86%   (1,712 words, approx. 6 pages)
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.
A Biography of Abraham Lincoln
Essay Grade: 92%   (857 words, approx. 3 pages)
The life, presidency, and death of the 16th U.S. president, Abraham Lincoln.
A Biography of Benedict Arnold
Essay Grade: 88%   (1,066 words, approx. 4 pages)
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.
A Biography of Ellis Sylvester Chesbrough
Essay Grade: 83%   (258 words, approx. 1 pages)
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 Biography of Fidel Castro
Essay Grade: 83%   (556 words, approx. 2 pages)
A review of the history of Fidel Castro up until the Bay of Pigs.
A Biography of Filipina Activist Velma Veloria
Essay Grade: 88%   (0 words, approx. 0 pages)
A biography of Filipina activist Velma Veloria. She is an immigrant from the Philippines who became a political activist and a U.S. Representative.
A Biography of Gen. Robert E. Lee
Essay Grade: 81%   (347 words, approx. 1 pages)
A brief life history of the famous Confederate Civil War general, Robert E. Lee.
A Biography of General Robert E. Lee
Essay Grade: 96%   (2,187 words, approx. 7 pages)
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, the Second U.S. President
Essay Grade: 88%   (1,139 words, approx. 4 pages)
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 Malcolm X
Essay Grade: 83%   (934 words, approx. 3 pages)
A biography of civl rights leader Malcolm X from his childhood to his work with the Nation of Islam to his assassination.
A Biography of Martin Luther King
Essay Grade: 86%   (784 words, approx. 3 pages)
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
A Biography of Mary Harris Jones (Mother Jones)
Essay Grade: 86%   (788 words, approx. 3 pages)
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.
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