War & Technology / U.S. (1770-1870)
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A 5 page research paper on how the U.S. employed existing technology for warfare during this period, rather than investing in war technologies. Only one weapon was invented by an American during this period, although peacetime technologies were converted during wartime. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Wartech.wps

War of 1812/Was It Necessary?
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A 6 page research paper that examines this question and offers arguments on both sides. Ultimately, the writer comes to the conclusion that while the war was largely unnecessary, it served a psychological purpose for the young country. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: kh1812?.wps

War Plan Orange: The U.S. Strategy to Defeat Japan, 1897-1945": A Critique of the Book by Edward Stanley Miller
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A 5 page critique of the contentions presented in this book concerning the relative value of internal verses battlefield planning which occurred between the latter years of the nineteenth century through the years of World War II. Examines the author's categorization of military strategists into the categories of realists, adventurists, cautionaries, and thrusters. Supports his contention that it was the cautionaries and the realists who won the war, not the adventurists and thrusters. No additional sources listed.
Filename: PPwarPln.wps

Western Exploration 1800-1845
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A 5 page paper discussing the Lewis and Clark expedition in 1804 and the opening of the Oregon trail more than 30 years later. America was in expansion mode, and going West was the only possible action with which to follow the Louisiana Purchase. Lewis and Clark explored much of the Northwest territory and made friendly contact with the native groups along the way, but those groups grew fearful of consequences after only a few hundred had passed through their lands. Thomas Jefferson established government contracting for scientific experimentation with Lewis and Clark's expedition, and the opening of the Oregon Trail established an enduring population base in the far West. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: KSLewisCl.doc

What Did The Industrial Revolution Represent For Western Civilization?
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6 pages in length. The writer discusses the origin of the Industrial Revolution, as well as its social, political, cultural, economic and intellectual impact upon Western society. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: TLCindrv.wps

Why Northerners Fought In The Civil War
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A 5 page paper. Approximately 2.5 million civilian volunteers joined the Union army and even after conscription was initiated, the overwhelming majority of Union soldiers were volunteers. Why did so many volunteer to fight in the Civil War? That is the question that is addressed in this essay. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PGunion.wps

Why They Fought/Am. Civil War
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A 5 page summation and comparison between Killer Angels by Michael Shaara and What They Fought For, 1861-1865 by James McPherson, as to which book best describes why men fought in the American Civil War. The writer argues that McPherson's book is best for this purpose. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khreaciv.wps

Women of the 1800's and Their Importance
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This three-page-paper explores the women of the 1800's. The ability to vote, smoke in public and obtain higher educations are all explored. Bibliography lists one source.
Filename: CWwomrol.wps

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