North American History Essays and Term Papers

France in 1803, President Jefferson resolved that an expedition should be organized to determine the extent of the United States' new purchase. He realized that some Senators and Congressmen mocked his ideas and viewed the West as a worthless wasteland.…

chosen three historical documents that have played a role in defining significant issues in American history. The three articles are: The Declaration of Independence, written July 4th, 1776 by Thomas Jefferson, The Bill of Rights, December…

11, 2003 History of Ft. Irwin Fort Irwin is located approximately 37 miles northeast of Barstow, California in the High Mojave Desert midway between Las Vegas, Nevada and Los Angeles, California. Ft. Irwin is one of the biggest military…

farmers and merchants that tested the uncertain institutions of the new republic. It threatened to plunge the United States into a civil war. The rebellion arose in Massachusetts in 1786, and soon spread to other states (CFR). It is noted to…

was agreed that the Constitution should be communicated to the governing body of each state, and when ratified by nine states, Congress should prepare for implementation. It was immediately circulated, and enthusiastically received with favor. The…

The purpose of my presentation is to familiarize you with the "father of Texas," Sam Houston. Overview: Today, I will cover: I. The Youth II. Friend of the Cherokee III. The Military Career IV. The Political Career V. The Battle…

in the time period known as the "Roaring Twenties." Some sports were just starting out; others were broadening their horizons, while others were simply becoming more popular. New heroes were emerging in sports, new teams, and even new leagues. …

to persuade a group of people is very useful, and no one demonstrates this better than Patrick Henry. He gave speeches to congress trying to persuade them to start the colonial revolution. Although congress members were shocked, his speeches worked…

have been in the Pacific Northwest for over 14,000 years, and survived using innovative methods. Among the most innovative were the Colville Indian tribes. The Colville Indians reservation over in Eastern Washington covers 1.4 million acres, and…

colonies in the mid to late 1700's. Gordon S. Wood's, The Radicalism of American Revolution explains not only a change in the government of the colonies, but in society itself. "Such a change marked a real and radical revolution, a change…