What are some good/interesting research paper topics that can be from 1492-1865.Any ideas would be very well appreciated.
Oh, my! What interests YOU?
Wars?
Battles?
People?
Government?
Explorations?
Slavery?
Literature?
Art?
Growth of the U.S.?
Religion?
Something that really stood out between those years. Probably Explorations or slavery
OK. You've now limited your topics. But they are very broad topics.
I suggest you read a lot about these two topics and decide on your own focus and what you want to learn about either explorations or slavery.
Can you lead me into a more specific topic that isn't to broad. When I'm writing do I just pick one of those years between that time frame. I need something that I'm going to be able to break into like sub categories so I can reach the page length that is required.
What exactly are your teacher's instructions about this research paper? What grade are you in?
There wasn't really no instructions. They just gave us a time era 1492-1865 use MLA, 5 refrences one must be primary it's my first year in college. Then we have to do an outline for it.
Ohh -- the outline is one page -- not the whole paper!
How about researching slave rebellions in the U.S.?
http://www.historyguy.com/slave_rebellions_usa.htm
The outline is sepearate from the entire paper. We have to turn the outline in before the paper. I'm looking into that site that you gave me right now.
Certainly! Here are some research paper topics related to the time period from 1492 to 1865:
1. The impact of the Atlantic Slave Trade on Africa, Europe, and the Americas.
To research this topic, you can begin by examining primary sources like ship manifests, journals of slave traders, and accounts of enslaved individuals. You could explore the economic, social, and cultural effects of the slave trade on involved nations.
2. The causes and consequences of the American Revolution.
Start by researching primary documents such as the Declaration of Independence, letters exchanged between key figures, or periodicals like the Federalist Papers. Analyze the political, social, and economic factors that led to the American Revolution and the subsequent impact it had on the nation.
3. The influence of the Enlightenment on the French Revolution.
Examine the works of influential Enlightenment thinkers like Voltaire, Rousseau, and Montesquieu. Investigate how their ideas contributed to the French Revolution, discuss the goals of the revolutionaries, and analyze the consequences of the revolution.
4. The Industrial Revolution and its impact on society.
Research the technological advancements and inventions that fueled the Industrial Revolution. Analyze the social, economic, and environmental consequences of the industrialization process, including the rise of factories, urbanization, and the emergence of the working class.
5. The Mexican-American War and its effects on both nations.
Study primary sources such as official government documents, military reports, and personal accounts from soldiers or civilians. Analyze the causes of the war, its major battles, and the long-term impact it had on Mexico and the United States, including territorial changes and political tensions.
Remember, when conducting research for any of these topics, always consult a variety of reputable sources such as books, academic journals, and online databases.