Construction Work In The Mid 19th Century :
The 19th century presented itself as a time of extensive
growth and change for the United States. With the frontier
constantly expanding, construction was on the rise. This 4
page report looks at the job and lifestyle of mid-19th century
construction workers. The writer is particularly concerned
with techniques, challenges, obstacles, & levels of endurance.
Bibliography lists 4 sources. Conswork.wps Sam
Houston Among the Cherokee : A 12 page examination
of Sam Houston's two stays among the Cherokee. The writer
discusses the culture of the Cherokee and gives an overview
of Houston's personal life and his career moves. Bibliography
lists eight sources. Shouston.wps
The Cherokee Removal : A 20 page examination of the
factors leading up to the Cherokee Removal, the Removal
itself and the years immediately after the removal. Discusses
the two Cherokee factions which were at play during this
time period, one led by John Rodgeand the other by the
principal chief of the Cherokee John Ross. Bibliography lists
12+ sources. Cherfact.wps
The Cherokee / Their Lands, Their Rights, Their Removal :
A 5 page examination of the issues surrounding the forced
removal of the Cherokee from their ancestral lands in
Georgia. Bibliography lists ten sources. Cherk2.wps
Andrew Jackson and the Cherokee Nation : A 7 page
paper
that discusses the issued surrounding Andrew Jackson's role
in the removal of the Cherokee Nation for its lands. Removal
of Indians dated back for decades; Jackson's actions therefore
not only supported his own beliefs, they sanctioned the
actions and opinions that were historical present in the
country during the 1800s. The writer explores the
background of the principal parties and discusses the events
leading up to the forced march of the Cherokees.
Bibliography lists 6 sources. Jackcher.wps
W.J. Rorabaughs The Craft Apprentice /
Economic,
Social & Industrial Issues : A 15 page paper that considers
the overview of the society and economy of ante-bellum America
provided by Rorabaugh and considers the issues for the
plantation economy as well as for the nation as a whole.
Bibliography lists 5 sources. Craftapp.wps
The Missouri Compromise of 1820 : A 5 page paper
that
provides an overview of the Missouri Compromise and
considers its implications for North/South relations prior to
the Civil War. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Miss1820.wps
The Missouri Compromise # 2 : A 5 page paper that
explores
the discussion surrounding this compromise, past and present.
The writer argues that compromise is not always the best
solution, and supports Williams' and other scholars ideas
surrounding the negative effects of the compromise on
today's society, most particularly, the "feeling" of
separateness between individuals and also from their
government. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Misscomp.wps
The Jacksonian Era : A 4 page paper that provides
an
overview of the Jacksonian Era and its important legal,
political and economic events that impacted the pre-Civil War
political arena. Bibliography lists 2 sources. Jackera.wps
The Cause Of The Slave Rebellion
Involving Nat Turner :
On August 22, 1831, a band of slaves, led by lay preacher
Nat Turner, entered a house in Southampton County,
Virginia and killed five members of a family. This was the
beginning of a slave uprising that was to become known as
Nat Turner's rebellion. This 8 page paper reviews the life of
Nat Turner and his role in the rebellion. Bibliography
included. Slvrebel.wps
Marriages Under Slavery : This 5 page overview on
wedding
ceremonies held for slaves in nineteenth century America
details customs such as "jumping the broom." The role of the
church is also addressed. The paper ends with marriage
statistics from the time period. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Slavewed.wps
Slavery In New England : A 5 page analysis of
slavery in
New England explores assumptions made by Piersen in Black
Yankees. The destruction of black family ties in the
eighteenth century is thought to have caused the failure of
blacks to become integrated into the dominant culture.
Bibliography lists 3 sources. Slave2.wps
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