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Historical Abstracts with Full text This link opens in a new window Full-text journals and books covering world history (excluding the United States and Canada) from the 15th century to the present with coverage since 1863 For more information, here is a brief tutorial on using this EBSCO database
British Periodicals This link opens in a new window Full-text periodicals from the late seventeenth century to the early twentieth covering literature, philosophy, history, science, social sciences, music, art, drama, archaeology, and architecture For more information, here is a brief tutorial on using British Periodicals
MEMSO (Medieval and Early Modern Sources Online) This link opens in a new window Repository of state papers, chronicles, accounts, and correspondence from the archives of Britain, Ireland, and continental Europe as well as books and manuscripts related to the study of Britain and its place in the world during the medieval and early modern period (c. 1100-1800) (Updated weekly)
Daily Life Through History This link opens in a new window Reference collection of primary and secondary sources as well as journal articles, including peer-reviewed essays, covering daily life from 10,000 BC to the present For more information, here is a brief tutorial on using Daily Life Through History
Issues and Controversies in History This link opens in a new window Full-text articles, primary source documents, biographies, timelines, editorial cartoons, and statistics covering the great debates and conflicts in U.S. and world history and including every region of the world from antiquity to present
ProQuest Historical Newspapers This link opens in a new window Single-search of the full-text of The New York Times (1851-2014), The Washington Post (1877-2002), The Baltimore Sun (1837-1993), The Guardian ‎(1791-2003), The Observer‎ (1791-2003), and Chicago Defender (1909-2010), including full page and article images For more information, here is a brief tutorial on using ProQuest Historical Newspapers
eHRAF World Cultures This link opens in a new window Scholarly ethnographic collection organized by regions, subregions, and cultures, covering all aspects of cultural and social life of Indigenous peoples and ethnic groups from historical to contemporary times
World Folklore and Folklife This link opens in a new window Reference works, handbooks, classic folk tales, contextual material, multimedia resources, images, and maps that address holidays, festivals, language, stories and fairy tales, proverbs, foodways, and folk remedies that define our society and our place within it For more information, here is a brief tutorial on using World Folklore and Folklife

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British Library Newspapers
Telegraph Historical Archive (1855-2016)
Times Digital Archive (1785-2014)
18th Century Collections Online (ECCO)
Slavery and Anti-Slavery: A Transnational Archive
Making of the Modern World

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AM Explorer This link opens in a new window Full-text, primary sources from the portfolio of Adam Matthew Digital spanning social sciences and humanities from the 15th to the 21st centuries, including handwritten text recognition, data visualization, and video and oral histories. For more information, here is a brief tutorial on using AM Explorer
18th Century Journals
East India Company
Empire Online
Foreign Office Files China: 1919-1980
Foreign Office Files India, Pakistan, Afghanistan: 1947-1980
Foreign Office Files Japan: 1919-1952
London Lowlife
Macmillan Cabinet Papers: 1957 - 1963
Medieval Family Life
Women's Suffrage in Britain

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Cambridge Histories This link opens in a new window Ebooks of essays published from 1902 to the present about the history of various subjects across the humanities and social sciences with a concentration on political and cultural history, literature, philosophy, religious studies, music, and the arts For more information, here is a brief tutorial on using Cambridge Histories
EEBO (Early English Books Online) This link opens in a new window Extensive full-text collection of early English books, including titles by John Locke, Captain John Smith, William Shakespeare, and others For more information, here is a brief tutorial on using EEBO
Digital Library of Classic Protestant Texts This link opens in a new window A full-text searchable database of early writing concerning Protestantism.
ACLS Humanities Ebooks This link opens in a new window Full-text e-books on humanities For more information, here is a brief tutorial on using ACLS Humanities Ebooks
Ebook Central (ProQuest) This link opens in a new window Extensive collection of multidisciplinary e-books For more information, here is a brief tutorial on using Ebook Central (ProQuest)
Ebook Collection (EBSCO) This link opens in a new window Scholarly e-books covering many different subjects
World History in Video This link opens in a new window Critically acclaimed documentaries exploring human history from the earliest civilizations to the late twentieth century, covering Africa and the Americas, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Oceania
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Historical Abstracts Index of more than 2300 historical journals in over 40 languages. Essential stop for research.
Bibliography of British and Irish History The Bibliography of British and Irish history provides bibliographic data on historical writing dealing with the British Isles, and with the British Empire and Commonwealth, during all periods for which written documentation is available - from 55BC to the present.
Oxford Dictionary of National Biography The Oxford Dictionary of National Biography contains biographies of noteworthy people, no longer living, who inhabited or were connected with the British Isles.
Oxford Bibliographies Peer-reviewed annotated bibliographies on specific topics in across varied subject areas
Blackwell companions to British history Print and Online holdings at Yale. Multi-authored series on a variety of topics in British history with bibliographies for further research.

Selected Primary Source Databases for Early Modern British History

State papers online: Early Modern Government in Britain and Europe Original British historical materials from the period of Henry VIII to George III. Included are correspondence, reports, memoranda, parliamentary drafts from ambassadors, civil servants and provincial administrators. Subjects range from high level international politics and diplomacy to local crime.
British history online British History Online is the digital library containing some of the core printed primary and secondary sources for the medieval and modern history of the British Isles.
Colonial State Papers Provides access to papers concerning English activities in the American, Canadian, and West Indian colonies between the sixteenth and eighteenth centuries. Colonial State Papers integrates two important research tools as one service: Collection CO 1 from The National Archives (full name: Privy Council and related bodies: America and West Indies, Colonial Papers); and Calendar of State Papers, Colonial: North America and the West Indies 1574-1739. Users can limit their searches to records that include scanned documents or can search all documents recorded in the Calendar.
17th-18th Century Burney Collection Newspapers 17th-18th century Burney collection newspapers grants full-text access to the British Library’s collection of newspapers, pamphlets, and books gathered by Reverend Charles Burney (1757-1817). Included are Parliamentary papers, the London daily news, English humor of the 1600s, and other early English news media.

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In response to libraries and archives being closed during the lockdowns in 2020 the IHR launched this page to steer researchers to freely accessible online research resources. We continue to update the page as part of our remit to help researchers nationally and internationally. We're also asking you for additional recommendations to make this resource as useful as possible.

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Introduction

In response to libraries and archives being closed in 2020 the IHR launched this page to steer researchers to freely accessible online research resources. Below you will find lists of links to these resources, organised, for example, by publication type, chronology and theme. At the start you will also find helpful advice from the IHR Library team on how to make the most of this resource.

So far over 750 resources have been listed but there will be many others known to you. We’re keen to hear about these and encourage you to get in touch. If you would like to recommend a freely accessible online resource please send your suggestions to [email protected] . Alternatively, you can submit your recommendations via an online suggestions box . We will then review the submissions and add them to the portal

About this Guide

How to use this guide.

This webpage contains a selection of curated links to online research resources that can be used for historical research of all kinds. From digitised archives to oral histories, newspapers, maps and printed collections, we hope that there will some material that can help with your work or with supporting your students.

We have organised the material by period. This is always something of an arbitrary exercise, and there will be some duplication. Some key subject or perhaps unexpected formats have also been included, such as Virtual and Augmented Reality (why not, for example, visit relevant historical sites around the world via Google Streetview?).

This is of course simply a small selection of the vast amount of material that is out there. You will know more about what is available in your own area of specialism, and Google, DuckDuckGo or Ecosia will uncover more. There are also numerous online guides and bibliographies, both general and specialised, that will give further suggestions, these include Wikipedia's list of digitised newspapers . Your library will also be able to advise on what is available for you behind paywalls.

Some of the material has been selected by IHR librarians and colleagues in the institute, while others have been suggested by others. We are pleased to hear about suggestions, either by emailing [email protected] or through a short online suggestions box . The full spreadsheet of suggestions might also be useful to review and search.

Things to think about when using online sources

Like all sources, online materials have their own history and pose challenges and questions for historians and other researchers. How were they collected? Why were they selected? Where did they come from? Who pays for it? What's been left out? What are the differences between the physical records and their online representation? What shortcuts sneak into our methods that may undermine the rigour of our overall argument?

Understanding how archives are created and arranged is an essential part of historical research, and there are similar considerations for their online equivalent. How are archival hierarchies, indexes or catalogues created online? Are they automated, do they use international standards, or their own bespoke thesaurus of terms? Technical understanding of scribal methods, forms of writing, and the purpose for which records were created are important things to understand, an awareness of digital technologies, from the limits of scanning technology to OCR and XML, can be useful, too. Many online archives have also been created from microforms, and digital archives, particularly web archives, may have been migrated from one format to another, losing data or functionality along the way.

Archives also have a range of definitions, with archivists conceptualising them as the materials produced by an individual, family or organisation during the course of their life or work, and archives seen in more general terms as collections of old records. Online 'archives' may also be synthetic creations, gathering both primary and secondary materials together in new ways, perhaps with an attention to rediscover hidden voices . Again, historians will be alert to how this shapes our understanding of the past. For this list, we will be as expansive as possible.

Finally, there are matters of scale and quantity. Your materials may be too vast, or too limited; but what are the opportunities opened up by this? Is close reading of one or two documents as useful as reading thousands of items? What are the opportunities opened up by analysing texts or images at scale, perhaps by using the tools of the digital humanities?

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Secondary works, your own institution's library.

You will be familiar with the eBooks and other resources made available by your own institution's library. There will be guides to these on the library website, perhaps along with a special guide prepared for the current situation.

Many eBook and online journal providers are extending the amount of materials available at this time, so if you have not found what you needed in the past, it may be worth checking now. Your librarian many need to arrange a trial or access. Jisc has coordinated a list of suppliers now offering extended access.

Some libraries, such as the Bodleian History Faculty Library, have provided useful guides and lists of tips for locating open access and other online texts, such as making use of the Internet Archive's National Emergency Library .

Books, Journals and Institutional Repositories

Access to Research (Open Access directory in partnership with publishers).
Dart-Europe theses
Directory of Open Access Journals .
JStor and ArtStor . JStor now offers individuals access to read 100 articles every 30 days .
Karlsruhe Virtual Catalog Book search interface for more than hundreds of million books and serials in library and book trade catalogs worldwide.
ProjectMuse is hosting a range of free materials , including UVA and University of Pennsylvania Press books and journals during the crisis.
Details of university presses providing temporary access to their collections from PublicBooks.org .
Open Library of the Humanities .
Rian : Pathways to Irish Research Comprehensive libray of Irish Open Access Irish research publications.
Unpaywall , OA Button and CORE Discovery plugins offer help in discovering open access versions of articles. See also the British Library guide to open access tools for research.
Many publishers also provide access to some open access materials, such as Bloomsbury Academic and Cambridge Core

Preprints and other open access collections can be also found in institutional repositories. A list of UK repositories can be found at Sherpa .

Theses Databases and Online Repositories

Below is listed a number of online databases of PhD theses where in many instances you can also download an electronic copy. It is also worth searching general online electronic libraries such as Jisc Library Hub , Karlsruhe Virtual Catalog and Rian : Pathways to Irish Research as well as library catalogues and databases of individual universities.

Catalogues, Bibliographies and Guides

Lists of online archives, thematic guides, archive and library catalogues and aggregators, online book collections, guides and bibliographies.

Bibliographical Society of America have produced an extensive guide to online resources and digital repositories , which should be your first port of call.

Digitised Printed Books

Google Books
Internet Archive (also includes lending in the National Emergency Library , offered 1.4 million titles to help support emergency remote teaching) [n.b., will close 16 June 2020]
Liberty Fund Library (a collection of 'scholarly works about individual liberty and free markets')
Project Gutenberg
Biblioteca Virtual IFC (digitised collection of the publications of the Institución "Fernando el Católico")
LIBRAL - the Library of Rural and Agricultural Literature

Hebraic and Yiddish

Digital Yiddish Library

Digital Collections

National and regional libraries, research libraries and other organisations, late antiquity, general resources, primary texts, epigraphy and numismatics, dictionaries, biographical and reference works, library, archive and museum collections.

These are a sample of many collections from around the world.

Documentary Sources

These include digital editions of sources and compilations of sources.

Other Sources

Resources for byzantine history, early modern, britain and ireland, rest of europe, the middle east, iran, central asia and india, east and south east asia, americas and the atlantic, modern and contemporary, national and international organisations, europe (excl. britain and ireland), america, north, the middle east, garden history, digital collections and archives, individual digitised sources, online reference works, periods and styles, local history, united kingdom, individual counties and metropolitan districts (england), individual counties and metropolitan districts (scotland), individual counties and metropolitan districts (wales), united states, lgbtiq+ history, european lgbtiq+ history, north american lgbtiq+ history, hiv/aids and lgbtiq+ communities, medical history, image libraries, disease and treatment, medicine and empire, individuals (general papers, correspondence, photographs, etc.), rural and agricultural history, europe (exl. britain and ireland), north america, scientific history, bibliographic and reference resources, general sources, to the 8th century, from the 8th century to the 16th, from the 16th to the late 19th century, the history of science from the late 19th century, african history, european exploration, invasion and colonialism, contemporary africa, asia, china, china pre c.1800, 19th and 20th century china, asia, south, south asian history to c.1526, south asia during the mughal hegenomy c.1526 to the mid-18th century, south asia during the period of british invasion and occupation c.1757-1947, contemporary south asia since 1947, south asian diaspora history resources, australia, new zealand and the pacific, australia: general resources, australia to c. 1901, australia since c. 1901, new zealand, pacific ocean, audio visual and oral history, 3d, ar and internet archives, 3d and augmented reality.

Many museums and libraries have created 3D scans of their collections. Notable resources include the British Museum on Sketchfab (257 models). Sketchfab's Cultural Heritage and History filter can also surface useful models.

Europeana, which brings together collections in a host of European and international repositories, can also be searched for 3D models .

Google for Education provides a list of over 100 'Augmented Reality' expeditions .

Computer Games and Software Archives

The Internet Archive provides a good place to start for the history of software or the uses of history and heritage in the games industry.

Internet and Web Archives

Internet Archive
UK Web Archive
National and other archives constituting the International Internet Preservation Consortium .
Some international organisations also manage their own institutional web archives, such as UNESCO .

Digital Humanities and Digital Tools

Oral history, art and photography.

Many of the collections listed elsewhere in this guide, such as the Library of Congress or Europeana , will point to extensive photographic and visual arts collections.

Newspapers and Maps

British History Online

British History Online is a digital library of key printed primary and secondary sources for the history of Britain and Ireland.

Explore an A-Z list of eResources available through the Wohl Library

Research Resources. Support for historians

The IHR creates resources to encourage, support and facilitate new research by historians.

IHR Library & Digital provides a wealth of services and resources, both in person and online, to all those interested in history.

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There is a suggestion of the presence of humans in Britain from about 800,000 to 1 million years ago. However, Britain truly emerged into the light of history only in the 5th century AD after the Saxon settlements.

Julius Caesar invaded Britain in 55 or 54 BCE, and brought the island into close contact with the Roman world. In the first 20 years of occupation some progress had been made in spreading Roman civilization. Britain was an imperial province. In the early 3rd century Britain was divided into two provinces: Britannia Superior had its capital at London and Britannia Inferior, with its capital at York. The 4th century was a period of great prosperity in towns and countryside.

The end of Roman rule in Britain facilitated the Anglo-Saxon settlement of Britain, that established several kingdoms that became the primary powers in present-day England and Scotland.

In 1066, a Norman expedition invaded and conquered England. The Norman dynasty established by William the Conqueror ruled England for over half a century before of the Anarchy period (1135–1154).

Following the Anarchy, England was affected by the rule of the House of Plantagenet. During this period, Magna Carta was signed.

At that time, there was a succession crisis in France that led to the Hundred Years' War (1337–1453). The war was a series of conflicts involving the peoples of both English and French nations. In the late 14th century the demographic catastrophe of the Black Death and the agricultural depression affected the kingdom.

The 15th century was a period dominated by a factious nobility, when constructive achievements were few. Right after the Hundred Years' Wars, England became embroiled in its own succession wars. The Wars of the Roses pitted the House of York and the House of Lancaster against one another. Henry Tudor ended the War of the Roses and established the Tudor dynasty in 1485.

The Tudor period occurred between 1485 and 1603 in England and Wales. This period includes the Elizabethan period during the reign of Elizabeth I until 1603. The House of Tudor produced five monarchs who ruled during this reign. Under the Tudors England became a colonial power.

The Stuart period of British history lasted from 1603 to 1714. The period ended with the death of Queen Anne and the accession of King George I. The Stuart period witnessed intense religious and political conflicts. It shifted power from the monarchy to parliament. During this period discoveries and innovations transformed science, architecture and everyday life.

The Georgian era is a period in British history from 1714 to 1837. When Queen Anne died in 1714 with no surviving children, the German Hanoverians were brought in to succeed her. The Georgian period made Britain as an international power at the centre of an expanding empire. And accelerating change made it the world’s first industrialised nation.

Queen Victoria came to the throne when she was just 18 years old and ruled Britain for over 60 years. During this era the country acquired unprecedented power and wealth. Political stability, and revolutionary developments in transport and communication was the reasons of Britain’s extention across the globe. Many of the intellectual and cultural achievements of this period are still used by people.

In the 20th century the world saw two world wars. Which catalysed enormous social change across the country, including striking enhancements in health and education. The outcome of two wars debilitated the international standing of Britain, which led to a gradual process of decolonisation. The twentieth century brought important social and cultural changes.

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Table of contents

1 What is a History Research Paper?
2 Unique History Research Topics Tips
3 Ancient History Research Paper Topics
4 Middle Ages History Research Paper Topics
5 World History Research Paper Topics
6 WWI History Research Paper Topics
7 WWII History Research Paper Topics
8 20th Century History Research Paper Topics
9 Modern History Research Paper Topics
10 French Revolution Topics
11 European History Research Paper Topics
12 US History Research Paper Topics
13 Art History Research Paper Topics
14 Conclusion

One of the biggest challenges is just how many research topics for students there are. There are European history research paper topics, art history research paper topics, and world history research paper topics among many more. Knowing where to begin can be the biggest hurdle to overcome. In this guide, PapersOwl will give you a list of history topics to get you started.

What is a History Research Paper?

A history research paper is an analysis of a historical time or event. There is usually a thesis statement or argument that the paper analyses and proves. The body of a research paper will lay out evidence to argue the thesis statement. By showing the statement to be possible, the paper might draw on new possibilities and explore new ideas.

When someone reads the paper, they will meet the thesis within the first couple of paragraphs. As they read more, they contemplate what they are being shown. They are presented with evidence to weigh, and they might find themselves wanting to know more about the topic. No matter the subject matter, history research papers present the writer’s own ideas and back them up with evidence such as others’ ideas.

A research paper is different from an essay. Essays are usually personal interpretations of a subject, while research papers build on ideas and evidence by experts. Though you can buy history papers , here are some unique ideas to get you started on a topic you might be interested in.

Unique History Research Topics Tips

Choosing good history topics to research is a challenge for college students. Many students spend too much time worrying about which topic to choose that they don’t even consider that they also need to learn how to write historical papers .

The best history research paper topics are ones that have strong arguments for discussion. When searching for history research paper topics, you should consider the following:

Is your topic relevant, and is there a clear statement?
Is there enough prior literature on the topic?
Can you find out enough facts with supporting sources and evidence?
Are there enough things to consider for the thesis argument and the number of words required?

The majority of research papers require a particular style. This might be comparative, analytical, argumentative, or reflective. You might also be guided to a certain style:

A cause and effect paper – to explain and analyze a historical event and its consequences.
A persuasive essay – to persuade the reader to a certain way of thinking about a historical event.
A paper to compare and contrast – two historical figures/eras/events, etc.

Now we have some background information, let’s explore our list of history topics. For some of them, we have expanded the topic to give you more information.

Ancient History Research Paper Topics

Ancient history is often one of college students’ favorite history research paper topics.

Here are some interesting history research paper topics before 1500.

The view of immortality and death in Ancient Egypt – Ancient Egyptians believed that immortality and death were seen as an interruption in life and not the end of it
The History of Palestine – Palestine has an interesting history and is defined as an area between the Jordan River and the Mediterranean Sea
Prophets and Religious Leaders – Religious leaders and prophets have shaped how we view the spiritual world
Did the Trojan Horse exist? – a horse that’s crossed through history over 3000 years, but was it real?
Traditions and Culture of Sumerians – Sumerian history is an interesting topic and they had an intricate relationship with God
How the Iron Age changed the world – with iron farming tools like sickles, farmers could grow new crops and free up their time
Prehistoric Britain and the Role of Women
A study of Empires and Power – there are so many empires to choose from, including the British Empire and the Mongol Empire
Ancient Egyptian symbolism – Ancient Egypt was full of symbols like the Eye of Horus
The great wall of China – was it built to prevent internal or external threats?

Middle Ages History Research Paper Topics

When considering history topics to write about, the Middle Ages is always popular. Here are some good research topics for the Middle Ages:

The Middle Ages and Chivalry
Medieval Europe – the cause and effect of urbanization
War in the Middle Ages – the changes brought about by gunpowder
The powerful role of the House of Medici in the Middle Ages – the House of Medici was a political dynasty and Italian banking family
Were the Crusades a just holy war or a cruel pilgrimage? – The Crusades were religious wars during Medieval times. They were initiated and supported by the Latin Church
The changes in armor and weapons during the Middle Ages
Scientific Progress during the Dark Ages – universities began in the Dark Ages, and so lots of progress was made in the sciences
Middle Age Witch Trials – prosecuting the powerless
Evolving Asia in the Middle Ages
Religion’s role in daily Middle Age life

World History Research Paper Topics

When it comes to world history topics, you have a huge scope, and narrowing them down can be hard. Here are some interesting history topics from around the world:

The Battle of the Seas – Spain and Britain
Aftershocks of the Cold War
Medieval Europe and social relationships
Colonizing South America – this began in 1494 with Christopher Columbus
The impact of Apartheid – Apartheid negatively affected children in South Africa, but it was especially devastating for black children
Ancient Roman bridal ceremonies
Ancient civilizations and weapon use
What led to the Thirty Years’ War?
Crusades and Religion
The Mexican-American War – almost two years of fighting, this was a defining moment for US and Mexican relations

WWI History Research Paper Topics

Archduke Franz Ferdinand’s assassination and the triggering of WWI – Ferdinand was assassinated in Sarajevo on 28th June 1914, which is considered to be the most immediate cause of the Great War
The first battle of Marne and its role in preventing Germany’s advances
The use of poison gas in the battle of Ypres and its consequences
The Treaty of Versailles – signed in 1919, was the formal end to WWI
WWI’s human cost – 9 million soldiers and 12 million civilians died during the war
WWI’s air and sea battles – a comparison
WWI alliances
America’s involvement in World War I
World War I and the Russian Revolution
The Gallipoli Campaign in WWI

WWII History Research Paper Topics

A study of the impact of the diary of Anne Frank
The invasion of Poland and the start of WWII
Holocaust victims – some six million Jews plus millions of others targeted for their political beliefs, religion, ethnicity, or sexual orientation
Africa and WWII
The neutrality of the US in World War II – the Neutrality Acts of the 1930s
The holocaust and the church
Hitler’s perception in Germany during WWII
WWII and African Americans
WWII and Japanese-American Internment
WWII and diplomacy

20th Century History Research Paper Topics

Of course, both WWI and WWII were in the 20th century, but there is so much more to this century than the two huge wars. Here are some history research paper topics from the 1900s to 2000.

Northern Irish troubles in the 20th century – typically dated from the end of the 60s to the Good Friday Agreement in 1998, but there have been episodes of sporadic violence after
The Cuban missile crisis (also known as the October Crisis of 1962 or the Caribbean Crisis) – just over one month of confrontation been the Soviet Union and the United States
The Chernobyl disaster
The aftermath of WWII
The Nuremberg Trials
The formation of the European Union
The controversies and legacy of François Mitterrand
El Salvador and civil war consequences
Student revolts of 1968 – student demonstrations in Belgrade, Yugoslavia – the first mass protests since WWII
The invention of the Internet and the PC

Modern History Research Paper Topics

Modern history also encompasses some interesting research topics. These include:

American History of the 21st Century
The atomic bombings of Nagasaki and Hiroshima – two nuclear weapons were detonated by the US in August 1945, killing as many as 226,000, with most being civilians
Europeans Vs Native Americans
America’s social movements
Industrialists and inventors of the modern world
21st-century US policies and immigration
Social movements and the effects of industrialization in America
The cost of industrialization in the U.S.
The European Union – currently 27 member states and 447 million inhabitants, the beginnings of the EU data to post-WWII
Socio-economic developments and gender inequality

French Revolution Topics

If the French Revolution interests you, here is a list of research topics.

Causes of the French Revolution – there were many causes, which included social inequality, tax burdens, and a financial crisis
The French Revolution and absolutism
The effects of the French Revolution on modern France
The role of the French Revolution in world history – the French Revolution shaped modern nations showing how the inherent will of the people can prevail
Societal transformation after the French Revolution
The influence of Robespierre in the French Revolution
The French Revolution and music – the French Revolution had a huge influence on music and French operas
Olympe de Gouges and the French Revolution
A Tale of Two Cities and the French Revolution – the French Revolution is a key event in Charles Dickens’s novel
The French Revolution and Napoleon Bonaparte’s betrayal

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European History Research Paper Topics

There are many argumentative research paper topics for European History. Here are some examples:

Britain’s Kings and Queens – the British monarchy began following raids by the Vikings, and Alfred the Great assumed the title of “King of the English”
History of the European Economy
The Seven Years’ War
18th-century European Politics
The rise of fascism
Francisco Franco and the far right in Spain
Fascist propaganda in Italy, Germany, and Spain in the 20th century
The merge of science and art in Europe in the 17th and 18th centuries
The rise of Stalin – Stalin was a student radical and became an influential member and ultimate leader of the Bolshevik faction of the Russian Social Democratic Party
English Witch hunts and gender bias – gender played a huge role in witch hunts in Early-Modern Europe, and even the Catholic Church believed women were more prone to demonic possession

US History Research Paper Topics

American History topics are always interesting, and there is usually lots of evidence and sources to help you write a good research paper .

For anyone interested in US History, these American history research paper topics for college students are great ones to get stuck into:

What led to the USA civil war? The American Civil War is one of the most written about and studied parts of U.S. history
History of US elections
Social Conflicts in the American Revolution
The US Federalist Era
African-Americans in the civil war
Segregation and Racism in the United States – African American history research paper topics are always an interesting read
The first Native American civilizations
The American Civil War and the distribution of wealth
The 1992 Riots in Los Angeles – lots of lootings, civil disturbances, and arson in April and May 1992 due to the LAPD using excessive force when arresting Rodney King
The Impact of Barack Obama

Art History Research Paper Topics

When many people look for history research paper topics for middle school, they like to combine it with another subject they are studying, like art. Some people also write about music history paper topics . Here are some historical topics that are on the subject of art.

Art History Vs Art Studio
US art history and politics
Frank Stella’s life
Art and war
Links between philosophy and art
Symbolism in the paintings of Frida Kahlo
Salvador Dali and his surrealist sculptures
Gothic architecture
Women and beauty standards in the Renaissance
The differences between art deco and art nouveau

Having the freedom to choose an essay topic can be both exciting and daunting. It is a huge challenge and responsibility. Hopefully, though, one of our research paper topics 2023 will help set you off on the right path to producing a great essay!

Remember that writing a history research paper is different from writing an essay. With this type of essay, you need to combine your own ideas with the ideas of historians and researchers before you come up with a supporting argument to a thesis. While you might choose any one of our ideas above, you should always bear in mind that you’ll need to find sources and evidence to use in your research paper. If you find a topic that is too difficult to find enough information on, it might be that you should choose a different slant or a different topic altogether. You should never leave this sort of paper until the last minute before the deadline. A research paper takes time and effort and done right, is a really satisfying assignment to hand in. If you find yourself in need of assistance, consider looking into research paper writing services , as they may be able to provide additional help and guidance. Good luck!

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500+ History Research Paper Topics

The study of history is a vast and fascinating field that explores the events, people, and cultures of the past. History research papers provide an opportunity for students to delve deep into a specific topic and examine it from multiple perspectives. These papers allow students to develop critical thinking skills, analyze primary sources, and make arguments based on evidence. Choosing a history research paper topic can be a challenging task, as there are countless events and figures to explore. However, with careful consideration and research, students can select a topic that is both engaging and informative. In this article, we will explore some possible history research paper topics that can help students learn about the past and develop their research and writing skills.

History Research Paper Topics

History Research Paper Topics are as follows:

The impact of the printing press on the Renaissance
The causes and effects of the French Revolution
The role of women in the Civil Rights Movement
The influence of the Enlightenment on the American Revolution
The rise and fall of the Roman Empire
The effects of the Industrial Revolution on society
The impact of World War I on international relations
The origins of the Cold War
The role of propaganda in World War II
The impact of the Civil War on American society
The causes and effects of the Black Death
The history of the Olympic Games
The impact of the Protestant Reformation on Europe
The rise of totalitarian regimes in the 20th century
The origins of the slave trade in Africa
The impact of the Spanish conquest on the indigenous peoples of the Americas
The role of the Catholic Church in medieval Europe
The history of the Silk Road
The impact of the Renaissance on art and literature
The causes and effects of the Great Depression
The history of the Crusades
The influence of Confucianism on Chinese society
The impact of the Enlightenment on women’s rights
The role of nationalism in the 19th century
The causes and effects of the Vietnam War
The history of the Han dynasty in China
The impact of colonialism on Africa
The role of the Soviet Union in the Cold War
The impact of the Civil Rights Movement on American society
The history of the Byzantine Empire
The impact of the Industrial Revolution on the environment
The origins of the Islamic faith
The impact of the printing press on education
The role of propaganda in the Soviet Union
The impact of the Protestant Reformation on the arts
The causes and effects of the American Revolution
The history of the Mongol Empire
The impact of World War II on the economy
The role of women in the French Revolution
The impact of the Crusades on Europe
The origins of the English language
The impact of the Renaissance on science
The history of the Ottoman Empire
The impact of the Spanish Inquisition on society
The causes and effects of the Russian Revolution
The role of imperialism in the 19th century
The impact of the Cold War on popular culture
The history of the Maya civilization
The impact of the Enlightenment on politics
The origins of the Egyptian pyramids.
The role of women in ancient Greece
The impact of the Black Panthers on the Civil Rights Movement
The history of the Aztec Empire
The causes and effects of the Hundred Years’ War
The impact of the Spanish Armada on England
The history of the Vikings
The origins of Hinduism
The impact of the Opium Wars on China
The role of the United Nations in international relations
The impact of the New Deal on the Great Depression
The history of the Inca Empire
The causes and effects of the Protestant-Catholic divide in Ireland
The impact of the Haitian Revolution on the Caribbean
The role of the Medici family in the Italian Renaissance
The history of the Gupta Empire in India
The impact of the Berlin Wall on Germany
The causes and effects of the Iranian Revolution
The role of the labor movement in the United States
The history of the Mughal Empire in India
The impact of the Suez Crisis on the Middle East
The causes and effects of the Mexican-American War
The role of propaganda in Nazi Germany
The history of the Maurya Empire in India
The impact of the Space Race on the Cold War
The causes and effects of the Korean War
The role of Joan of Arc in the Hundred Years’ War
The history of the Tang dynasty in China
The impact of the Cuban Missile Crisis on the Cold War
The causes and effects of the Rwandan Genocide
The role of the Harlem Renaissance in African American history
The impact of the Watergate scandal on American politics
The causes and effects of the Falklands War
The role of the Hanseatic League in medieval trade
The history of the Tokugawa shogunate in Japan
The impact of the Gulf War on the Middle East
The causes and effects of the Syrian Civil War
The role of the Catholic Church in the Counter-Reformation
The history of the Safavid Empire in Iran
The impact of the Civil Rights Act on American society
The causes and effects of the Spanish-American War
The role of the Silk Road in East-West trade
The history of the Song dynasty in China
The impact of the Arab-Israeli Conflict on the Middle East
The causes and effects of the Great Irish Famine
The role of the House of Habsburg in European history
The history of the Qin dynasty in China
The impact of the Treaty of Versailles on World War II
The causes and effects of the First Gulf War
The role of the Reformation in shaping modern Europe.
The impact of the Age of Exploration on global trade
The causes and effects of the Opium Wars
The role of the Catholic Church in colonial Latin America
The impact of the French and Indian War on American colonial relations with Great Britain
The impact of the Spanish Armada on European history
The role of the Mongol Empire in the spread of the bubonic plague
The impact of the Treaty of Versailles on Germany and the world
The impact of the Columbian Exchange on the Americas and Europe
The causes and effects of the American Civil Rights Act of 1964
The impact of the Berlin Conference on Africa
The role of the League of Nations in world affairs
The history of the Sasanian Empire in Iran
The impact of the Crusades on the Byzantine Empire
The causes and effects of the Iran-Iraq War
The impact of the Spanish colonization of the Philippines
The role of the Ottoman Empire in the Balkans
The impact of the Louisiana Purchase on American expansion
The history of the Tang Dynasty in China
The impact of the Great Famine on Ireland
The role of the Russian Revolution in shaping the 20th century
The impact of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
The history of the Vijayanagara Empire in India
The impact of the Mexican Revolution on Mexico
The role of the Soviet Union in the Korean War
The history of the Kushan Empire in India and Central Asia
The impact of the Black Panther Party on the Civil Rights Movement
The history of the Song Dynasty in China
The impact of the Haitian Revolution on world history
The impact of the Brown v. Board of Education decision on American society
The history of the Seljuk Empire in the Middle East
The impact of the Vietnam War on Southeast Asia
The role of the Tokugawa Shogunate in Japanese history
The impact of the American Indian Movement on Native American rights
The causes and effects of the Arab-Israeli Conflict
The history of the Yuan Dynasty in China
The impact of the Cuban Revolution on Cuba and the world
The role of the British East India Company in Indian history
The history of the Achaemenid Empire in Persia
The impact of the Marshall Plan on Europe
The causes and effects of the Cultural Revolution in China.
The impact of the invention of the printing press on the dissemination of knowledge
The history of apartheid in South Africa
The impact of the Catholic Church on the Renaissance
The causes and effects of the Opium Wars in China
The impact of the Iranian Revolution on the Middle East
The role of the Black Panthers in the fight for racial equality
The history of the First Crusade
The impact of the Japanese occupation of Korea on Korean society
The history of the Salem Witch Trials
The impact of the French colonization of Algeria on Algerian society
The role of the suffragette movement in the fight for women’s rights
The history of the Roman Republic
The impact of the Falklands War on British-Argentine relations
The history of the Spanish Armada
The impact of the Rwandan Genocide on international relations
The role of the Green Revolution in the global food supply
The history of the Russian Revolution of 1917
The impact of the Haitian Revolution on the Caribbean and Latin America
The causes and effects of the Great Famine in Ireland
The history of the Chinese Cultural Revolution
The impact of the Napoleonic Wars on Europe
The role of the Red Army in World War II
The history of the Persian Empire
The impact of the Boxer Rebellion on China’s relationship with the West
The causes and effects of the Bosnian War
The impact of the Balfour Declaration on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
The role of the Treaty of Versailles in shaping the post-World War I world
The history of the Ming Dynasty in China
The impact of the partition of India on Indian society and politics
The causes and effects of the Gulf War
The history of the Crusader States in the Middle East
The impact of the Haitian Revolution on slavery in the Western Hemisphere
The role of the Ottoman Empire in World War I
The history of the Spanish Conquest of the Americas
The impact of the Khmer Rouge on Cambodia
The causes and effects of the Rwandan Civil War
The history of the Hanseatic League
The impact of the Berlin Conference on the colonization of Africa
The role of the Bolsheviks in the Russian Revolution
The history of the Khmer Empire
The impact of the Suez Crisis on British foreign policy
The causes and effects of the Greek War of Independence
The history of the Holy Roman Empire
The impact of the Zulu Wars on South African society
The role of the National Liberation Front in the Algerian War of Independence
The history of the Mongol Empire.
The impact of the Industrial Revolution on society and the economy
The history of the Roman Empire
The impact of the Cold War on international relations
The role of slavery in the development of the American economy
The history of ancient Egypt
The impact of World War I on the world
The role of religion in the Crusades
The history of ancient Greece
The impact of the Civil War on American society and politics
The impact of imperialism on Africa
The role of the United States in World War II
The history of the Han Dynasty in China
The impact of the Enlightenment on Western thought
The history of the British Empire
The impact of the Vietnam War on the United States
The history of the Inquisition
The impact of the Spanish colonization of the Americas
The history of the Mayan civilization
The impact of the Korean War on East Asia
The role of the Mongols in world history
The impact of the Black Death on Europe
The causes and effects of the Holocaust
The history of the Aztecs
The impact of the Chinese Cultural Revolution on China
The role of nationalism in the unification of Italy and Germany
The history of the Incas
The impact of the Indian Independence Movement on India and the world
The role of the League of Nations in preventing World War II
The impact of the Marshall Plan on Europe’s recovery after World War II
The role of the Dutch East India Company in colonialism
The impact of the Mexican Revolution on Mexico’s political and social structure
The impact of the Industrial Revolution on the textile industry
The role of the United Nations in maintaining international peace and security
The impact of the Cuban Missile Crisis on U.S.-Soviet relations
The causes and effects of the fall of the Berlin Wall.
The impact of the American Revolution on European politics
The role of the Warsaw Pact in the Cold War
The causes and effects of the Partition of Korea
The history of the Romanov dynasty in Russia
The impact of the Battle of Stalingrad on World War II
The role of the Taiping Rebellion in Chinese history
The history of the Habsburg dynasty in Europe
The role of the Chinese Civil War in shaping modern China
The history of the Khmer Empire in Southeast Asia
The impact of the Norman Conquest on English society
The history of the Inquisition in Spain
The impact of the Battle of Midway on World War II in the Pacific
The role of the Great Zimbabwe Empire in African history
The history of the Dutch East India Company
The impact of the Industrial Revolution on child labor
The causes and effects of the Franco-Prussian War
The history of the Kingdom of Israel in the Bible
The impact of the Battle of Gallipoli on World War I
The role of the Spanish Armada in European politics
The history of the Mali Empire in West Africa
The impact of the Magna Carta on English law and governance
The history of the Aztec Empire in Mexico
The impact of the Battle of Austerlitz on Napoleon’s reign
The causes and effects of the Gulf War in the Middle East
The history of the Kingdom of Kush in Nubia
The impact of the Balfour Declaration on the Palestine-Israel conflict
The role of the Thirty Years’ War in European politics and religion
The impact of the Battle of Tours on Muslim-Christian relations
The history of the Sasanian Empire in Persia
The impact of the Great Depression on global economics
The role of the Roman Catholic Church in the Spanish Inquisition
The impact of the Battle of Stalingrad on the Eastern Front
The history of the Kingdom of Kongo in Central Africa
The impact of the Cuban Revolution on Latin America
The role of the Protestant Reformation in European religion
The history of the Maratha Empire in India
The impact of the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand on World War I
The causes and effects of the American Civil War
The impact of the Berlin Conference on African colonization
The role of the Magna Carta in modern human rights
The history of the Khazarian Empire in Eurasia
The impact of the Battle of Lepanto on European naval power
The impact of the Haitian Revolution on colonialism in the Americas
The history of the Ottoman-Safavid War
The impact of the Black Death on European society
The role of the Han dynasty in Chinese history
The history of the Scramble for Africa
The impact of the French Revolution on the world
The causes and effects of the Cuban Missile Crisis
The impact of the Indian Rebellion of 1857 on British rule in India
The role of the League of Nations in international relations
The history of the Peloponnesian War
The impact of the 1918 flu pandemic on global health
The causes and effects of the Crimean War
The impact of the Battle of Waterloo on European politics
The role of the Qing dynasty in Chinese history
The history of the Crusades in the Holy Land
The impact of the Battle of Hastings on British history
The impact of the Meiji Restoration on Japanese society
The role of the Industrial Revolution in shaping the modern world
The history of the Spanish-American War
The impact of the Partition of India on Pakistan
The history of the Kingdom of Kush in Africa
The impact of the Bolshevik Revolution on the world
The role of the Berlin Wall in the Cold War
The history of the Incas in South America
The impact of the Battle of Tours on European history
The causes and effects of the Iran Hostage Crisis
The impact of the Battle of Salamis on ancient Greek politics
The role of the Enlightenment in the French Revolution
The impact of the Berlin Airlift on the Cold War
The causes and effects of the Gulf of Tonkin Incident
The history of the Punic Wars between Rome and Carthage
The impact of the Battle of Gettysburg on the American Civil War
The role of the Treaty of Tordesillas in the Age of Exploration
The history of the Kingdom of Aksum in Africa
The impact of the 1973 Oil Crisis on the global economy
The causes and effects of the Rwandan Patriotic Front’s victory in the Rwandan Civil War.
The history of the Roman Empire in the Mediterranean world
The impact of the Great Famine on Europe in the 14th century
The role of the Silk Road in the exchange of ideas and goods between civilizations
The history of the Safavid Empire in Persia
The impact of the Treaty of Westphalia on European politics and religion
The causes and effects of the Hundred Years’ War between England and France
The impact of the Battle of Waterloo on the Napoleonic Wars
The role of the Mongol Empire in world history
The history of the Soviet Union under Stalin’s regime
The impact of the Black Death on medieval Europe
The causes and effects of the Crusades in the Holy Land
The history of the Ottoman Empire in the Middle East and Europe
The impact of the Scramble for Africa on European colonialism
The role of the Spanish conquest in the Americas
The history of the Byzantine Empire in the Eastern Mediterranean
The impact of the Spanish Flu on global health in the 20th century
The history of the Khitan Empire in Northeast Asia
The impact of the Treaty of Tordesillas on the colonization of the Americas
The role of the Renaissance in the development of modern Europe
The impact of the Partition of India on South Asian politics and society
The impact of the Great Schism on Christian theology and politics
The role of the Tokugawa Shogunate in Japan’s feudal history
The impact of the American Revolution on global politics
The history of the Kingdom of Aksum in East Africa
The role of the Chinese Cultural Revolution in modern China
The history of the Holy Roman Empire in medieval Europe
The impact of the Salem Witch Trials on American society
The causes and effects of the Boxer Rebellion in China
The history of the Abbasid Caliphate in the Middle East
The impact of the Battle of Jutland on naval warfare in World War I
The role of the Napoleonic Code in European law
The history of the Vijayanagara Empire in South India
The impact of the Korean War on East Asian politics and society
The causes and effects of the Haitian Revolution
The history of the Northern Wei dynasty in China
The impact of the Yalta Conference on the post-World War II world
The role of the Dutch Golden Age in European economics and culture
The history of the Nara period in Japanese history
The impact of the Irish Potato Famine on Irish society and immigration
The history of the Ptolemaic Kingdom in ancient Egypt
The impact of the Marshall Plan on European reconstruction after World War II
The history and impact of the Trans-Saharan trade routes
The role of the Gupta dynasty in the Golden Age of India
The history of the British Raj in India
The impact of the Cuban Revolution on Latin American politics
The causes and effects of the Peloponnesian War between Athens and Sparta
The role of the Knights Templar in medieval Europe
The history of the Fatimid Caliphate in North Africa and the Middle East
The impact of the Korean Wave on global popular culture
The causes and effects of the Nigerian Civil War
The history of the Russian Revolution and the rise of communism in the Soviet Union
The role of the Khmer Empire in Southeast Asian history
The impact of the Green Revolution on global agriculture and food security
The causes and effects of the Chinese Cultural Revolution
The role of the Crusader States in the Holy Land
The impact of the Haitian Revolution on the abolition of slavery in the Americas
The causes and effects of the Suez Crisis in the Middle East
The history of the Mamluk Sultanate in Egypt and Syria
The role of the Medici family in Renaissance Florence
The impact of the Meiji Restoration on modern Japan
The history of the Abbasid Caliphate in Spain
The role of the Mayan civilization in pre-Columbian Mesoamerica
The history of the Hanseatic League and its impact on medieval trade
The role of the Ottoman Empire in the Balkans and Eastern Europe
The impact of the Berlin Wall on the Cold War and the reunification of Germany
The role of the Zulu Empire in Southern African history
The impact of the French and Indian War on colonial America
The causes and effects of the Mexican Revolution
The history of the Seljuk Empire in the Islamic world
The role of the League of Nations in interwar diplomacy
The impact of the Soviet-Afghan War on global politics and the rise of militant Islamism
The causes and effects of the War of 1812 between the United States and Great Britain
The role of the Amazons in Greek mythology and culture
The impact of the French Resistance on the Allied victory in World War II
The causes and effects of the War of the Roses in medieval England
The history of the Kushan Empire in Central Asia
The role of the Templars in the Crusades and their persecution by the Catholic Church
The impact of the Bay of Pigs invasion on U.S.-Cuba relations
The causes and effects of the Boer Wars in South Africa
The history of the Teutonic Knights and their expansion into Eastern Europe
The role of the British East India Company in the colonization of India
The impact of the OPEC oil embargo on global energy markets and politics
The causes and effects of the Iranian Revolution and the rise of the Islamic Republic
The history and impact of the Silk Road trade routes
The causes and effects of the Taiping Rebellion in China
The role of the Mauryan Empire in ancient India
The impact of the Sandinista Revolution on Nicaragua and Central America
The role of the Viking raids in medieval Europe
The history of the Almohad Caliphate in North Africa and the Iberian Peninsula
The impact of the Arab Spring on the Middle East and North Africa
The causes and effects of the Biafran War in Nigeria
The history of the Soviet-Afghan War and its impact on Afghanistan
The role of the Cham Empire in Southeast Asian history
The impact of the Scientific Revolution on European society and thought
The causes and effects of the Great Leap Forward in China
The impact of the Colombian Exchange on the Americas and the world
The causes and effects of the Yom Kippur War in the Middle East
The history of the Ayyubid dynasty in the Levant and Egypt
The role of the Renaissance in shaping modern Western culture
The impact of the Japanese occupation of Korea on Korean society and culture
The causes and effects of the Gulf of Tonkin incident and the Vietnam War
The history of the Umayyad Caliphate in the Islamic world
The role of the Inca Empire in pre-Columbian South America
The impact of the Battle of Waterloo on European politics and the Napoleonic Wars
The causes and effects of the First Indochina War
The history of the Norman Conquest of England
The role of the Safavid Empire in shaping Iranian history and culture
The impact of the Marshall Plan on post-World War II Europe
The causes and effects of the Nigerian-Biafran War
The history of the Yuan dynasty in China
The role of the Byzantine Empire in shaping medieval Europe and the Middle East
The impact of the Montgomery Bus Boycott on the U.S. Civil Rights Movement
The causes and effects of the Falklands War between Argentina and Britain
The role of the Templars in the Reconquista and their influence on medieval Spain
The impact of the Spanish-American War on U.S. imperialism and global politics
The causes and effects of the Second Congo War
The history of the Seleucid Empire in the ancient Near East
The role of the Knights Hospitaller in the Crusades and their legacy in modern Malta
The impact of the Montgomery GI Bill on U.S. veterans and higher education
The causes and effects of the Paraguayan War in South America
The history of the Hittite Empire in Anatolia
The role of the Tokugawa Shogunate in shaping feudal Japan
The impact of the Iran-Iraq War on the Middle East and global politics
The causes and effects of the Algerian War of Independence
The history of the Khazars and their influence on medieval Eurasia
The role of the Dutch East India Company in shaping global trade and colonization

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British literature research paper topics include a wide spectrum of themes, offering rich exploration into diverse eras and genres. Different topics can delve into the Elizabethan Age’s sociocultural landscape, viewing the world through the lens of Shakespeare’s plays. The Romantic Period provides fertile ground for examining the works of Shelley, Wordsworth, or Keats in the context of nature and emotions. Dickens, Brontë, or Austen’s works illuminate the Victorian era’s intricate social structures and gender dynamics. Investigating the modernist movement, one might study the experimental narratives of Woolf or Joyce. Postmodernist literature and its challenge to grand narratives can be a focal point with authors like Rushdie. British literature’s colonial and postcolonial narratives provide valuable insights into global power structures. Furthermore, exploring the intersections of literature with themes, like feminism, psychoanalysis, ecocriticism, and queerness, adds valid backgrounds to any research.

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“Lord of the Flies”: William Golding’s Vision of Human Nature
Imagery in “Songs of Innocence and Experience” by William Blake
Symbolism in “Wuthering Heights” by Emily Brontë
“Brave New World”: Aldous Huxley’s View on Technological Advances
“Canterbury Tales”: Reflections on Medieval Society by Chaucer
“1984”: George Orwell’s Perspective on Totalitarianism
Examining Irony in “Vanity Fair” by William Makepeace Thackeray
Identity Crisis in “The Quiet American” by Graham Greene
“The Hobbit”: Exploring Fantasy Elements in J.R.R. Tolkien’s Work
Understanding Postmodernism through “A History of the World in 10½ Chapters” by Julian Barnes
Heroic Tradition in the Epic Poem “Beowulf”
“Macbeth”: Power and Corruption in Shakespeare’s Tragedy
Romanticism in Wordsworth’s Collection of Poems “Lyrical Ballads”
Deconstruction of Identity in “Orlando” by Virginia Woolf
“Kim”: Rudyard Kipling’s Take on Postcolonial Themes
Love and Marriage as Portrayed in “Pride and Prejudice” by Jane Austen
Social Realism in George Orwell’s “Down and Out in Paris and London”
“Atonement”: Ian McEwan’s Study of Guilt and Redemption
Exploring the Tragic in Thomas Hardy’s “Jude the Obscure”
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“Jude the Obscure” by Thomas Hardy: A Lens Into Victorian Society
J.R.R. Tolkien’s “The Hobbit”: Delving Into the Fantasy of Middle Earth
Sense of Place: A Comparative Study of “Wuthering Heights” and “Jane Eyre” by the Brontë Sisters
Exploring Rebellion and Power in George Orwell’s “Animal Farm”
Stream of Consciousness in Virginia Woolf’s “Mrs. Dalloway”
Mysticism and Nature in William Wordsworth’s “Daffodils”
Exploring Femininity in Angela Carter’s “The Bloody Chamber”
Dissecting Dystopia in Aldous Huxley’s “Brave New World”
Satirical Elements in Jonathan Swift’s “Gulliver’s Travels”
Brontë Sisters’ Interpretation of Romanticism in Their Major Works
Unveiling Gothic Elements in Bram Stoker’s “Dracula”
Macbeth’s Tragic Ambition: A Close Look at Shakespeare’s Tragic Play
Postcolonial Perspectives in Rudyard Kipling’s “Kim”
Deciphering Modernism in T.S. Eliot’s “The Waste Land”
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Interesting American History Research Paper Topics

In this page, we present a comprehensive guide to finding and selecting interesting American history research paper topics . Whether you are a history student or an academic researcher, this resource aims to provide you with a wealth of options and insights to uncover the captivating stories and significant events that have shaped the American experience. With a focus on engaging and thought-provoking subject matter, our list of interesting American history research paper topics covers a wide range of categories and subtopics. By delving into these captivating areas, you can delve into the rich tapestry of American history and develop a research paper that offers fresh perspectives and compelling narratives.

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Exploring the fascinating realms of American history offers students and researchers a multitude of opportunities to delve into captivating topics. In this section, we present a comprehensive list of interesting American history research paper topics, carefully organized into 10 categories. From political milestones to social movements, cultural shifts, and economic transformations, these topics provide a broad spectrum of ideas for conducting in-depth research and analysis. Let’s dive into the rich tapestry of interesting American history research paper topics and discover the intriguing topics that await exploration.

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The impact of the Mayflower Compact on the development of self-governance in early America
The Salem Witch Trials: Causes, consequences, and the cultural context of witchcraft accusations
The role of religious freedom in the establishment of the thirteen colonies
Slavery in Colonial America: Origins, expansion, and resistance
The influence of the Great Awakening on the religious landscape of Colonial America
The founding of Jamestown: Challenges, triumphs, and the establishment of the first permanent English settlement
The interaction between Native American tribes and European colonizers in early America
The impact of the French and Indian War on the relationship between the American colonies and the British Empire
The evolution of the Puritan society in New England: Ideals, conflicts, and legacy
The Boston Tea Party: Causes, significance, and its role in igniting the American Revolution

Revolutionary Era and the Founding of the Nation

The ideological roots of the American Revolution: Enlightenment philosophy and its influence on the Founding Fathers
The role of women in the American Revolution: Activism, contributions, and challenges
The drafting and impact of the Declaration of Independence: Ideas, influences, and its enduring legacy
The Constitutional Convention: Debates, compromises, and the creation of the U.S. Constitution
Alexander Hamilton and the economic policies that shaped early America
The Federalist vs. Anti-Federalist debates: Perspectives on government and the formation of political parties
The impact of the American Revolution on slavery and the abolitionist movement
The Battle of Yorktown: Turning point of the Revolutionary War and its consequences
The emergence of political cartoons during the Revolutionary Era and their role in shaping public opinion
The Whiskey Rebellion: Causes, consequences, and its significance in early American history

Westward Expansion and Manifest Destiny

The Lewis and Clark Expedition: Goals, challenges, and their impact on westward expansion
The Louisiana Purchase: Motivations, negotiations, and the consequences for American expansion
The Oregon Trail: Challenges, hardships, and the experiences of pioneers
The Mexican-American War: Causes, outcomes, and its impact on territorial expansion
The Gold Rush of 1849: Socioeconomic effects and its influence on westward migration
Native American displacement and resistance during westward expansion
The completion of the Transcontinental Railroad: Technological advancements, economic implications, and cultural transformations
The Homestead Act of 1862: Promises, challenges, and its effects on settlement in the West
The Battle of Little Bighorn: Perspectives, myths, and the clash of cultures
The closing of the American frontier: Consequences and the legacy of westward expansion

Civil War and Reconstruction

The causes and consequences of the Civil War: Political, economic, and social factors
The Emancipation Proclamation: Impact, limitations, and its significance for African Americans
The role of women during the Civil War: Nurses, spies, and activists
Abraham Lincoln: Leadership, speeches, and the legacy of his presidency
Reconstruction policies: Successes, failures, and their long-term effects on the nation
The impact of the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments on the rights of African Americans
The Freedmen’s Bureau: Mission, challenges, and its efforts to assist newly emancipated slaves
The Ku Klux Klan: Origins, activities, and its influence on racial tensions during Reconstruction
The assassination of Abraham Lincoln: Conspiracies, aftermath, and its impact on national healing
The Compromise of 1877: Resolving the disputed presidential election and its implications for Reconstruction

Progressive Era and the Gilded Age

The rise of industrialization in America: Technological advancements, urbanization, and social transformations
The Progressive Movement: Goals, reforms, and its impact on American society and politics
The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire: Tragedy, labor activism, and the fight for workplace safety regulations
The Populist Party: Origins, demands, and its influence on political discourse
The role of women in the suffrage movement: Leaders, strategies, and the fight for voting rights
Theodore Roosevelt and the conservation movement: Policies, national parks, and environmental advocacy
The Haymarket Affair: Labor unrest, anarchist influences, and the impact on labor movements
The Spanish-American War: Motivations, outcomes, and its impact on American imperialism
The Great Railroad Strike of 1877: Causes, consequences, and its significance in labor history
The Panama Canal: Construction, geopolitical implications, and its role in international trade

World War I and the Roaring Twenties

America’s entry into World War I: Motivations, consequences, and the impact on American society
The Treaty of Versailles: Negotiations, implications, and the U.S. decision not to ratify
The Harlem Renaissance: Cultural movements, artistic achievements, and the African American experience
Prohibition and the rise of organized crime: Causes, enforcement, and social consequences
The Scopes Trial: Evolution vs. creationism, the clash of science and religion, and its legal ramifications
The Red Scare: Anti-communist hysteria, political repression, and its effects on civil liberties
The Jazz Age: Music, fashion, and the changing social dynamics of the 1920s
Women’s suffrage and the 19th Amendment: Struggles, victories, and the changing role of women in society
The Great Migration: Causes, experiences, and the impact of African Americans moving from the South to urban centers
The Wall Street Crash of 1929: Causes, consequences, and its role in the onset of the Great Depression

The Great Depression and New Deal Era

The causes and impact of the Great Depression on American society and the global economy
The Dust Bowl: Environmental disaster, migration, and government responses
The New Deal: Programs, policies, and their effectiveness in addressing the economic crisis
The role of Eleanor Roosevelt: Activism, advocacy, and her influence on social reform
The Bonus Army: Protests, the military response, and its impact on public opinion
The Federal Writers’ Project: Literary contributions, folklore collection, and the preservation of American culture
The art of the Great Depression: Visual expressions of hardship, resilience, and social commentary
The Wagner Act: Labor rights, unionization, and its impact on workers’ rights
The Social Security Act: Origins, provisions, and its legacy in social welfare programs
The Dust Bowl migration and its influence on the demographic and cultural landscape of the West Coast

World War II and Post-War America

America’s entry into World War II: Pearl Harbor, the home front, and the war effort
The Manhattan Project: Development of the atomic bomb, ethical implications, and its role in ending the war
Japanese internment during World War II: Causes, consequences, and the violation of civil liberties
The GI Bill: Educational opportunities, housing benefits, and its impact on returning veterans
The Marshall Plan: Reconstruction of Europe, containment policy, and America’s role in post-war recovery
The Cold War: Origins, conflicts, and the impact on American society and foreign policy
The Civil Rights Movement: Leaders, strategies, and the fight for racial equality
McCarthyism and the Red Scare: Communist witch hunts, political repression, and the Hollywood blacklist
The Korean War: Causes, outcomes, and its impact on the balance of power in Asia
The Baby Boom: Population growth, suburbanization, and the changing dynamics of American family life

Civil Rights Movement and Social Change

Brown v. Board of Education: Segregation, desegregation, and the landmark Supreme Court decision
The Montgomery Bus Boycott: Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King Jr., and the power of nonviolent resistance
The March on Washington: Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech and its impact on civil rights legislation
The Black Panther Party: Activism, community organizing, and the struggle for racial justice
The Feminist Movement: Women’s liberation, reproductive rights, and the fight for gender equality
The Stonewall Riots: LGBTQ+ activism, the birth of the gay rights movement, and the fight for equal rights
The Indian Civil Rights Act of 1968: Native American sovereignty, activism, and the pursuit of self-determination
The Chicano Movement: Immigration, labor rights, and the fight for social and political equality
The Counterculture of the 1960s: Anti-war protests, hippie culture, and the quest for social change
The Environmental Movement: Rachel Carson, Earth Day, and the fight for environmental awareness and conservation

Modern America and Contemporary Issues

The Watergate Scandal: Political corruption, investigative journalism, and its impact on American politics
The Reagan Era: Conservative politics, economic policies, and the redefinition of American conservatism
The 9/11 Attacks: Causes, consequences, and the impact on national security and foreign policy
The rise of social media: Transformations in communication, privacy concerns, and the influence on society
The Black Lives Matter movement: Racial justice, police brutality, and the fight against systemic racism
The #MeToo movement: Sexual harassment, gender equality, and the call for social change
The opioid crisis: Causes, consequences, and the efforts to address the epidemic
The presidency of Barack Obama: Historical significance, policies, and the impact on American society
Immigration policy in the 21st century: Debates, challenges, and the changing demographics of America
Climate change and environmental activism: The scientific consensus, policy debates, and the quest for sustainable solutions

This comprehensive list of interesting American history research paper topics provides a wide array of options for students and researchers to explore the captivating stories and pivotal moments in American history. From the early colonial period to modern-day issues, these topics offer abundant opportunities for in-depth research, critical analysis, and engaging writing. By selecting a topic aligned with personal interests and academic goals, students can embark on a rewarding journey of discovery and contribute to the rich tapestry of American historical scholarship.

American History: Exploring the Range of Interesting Research Paper Topics

American history is a captivating and diverse subject that encompasses a vast array of fascinating topics. From the early colonization of the continent to the modern era, the history of the United States is filled with remarkable events, influential figures, and transformative social movements. In this article, we will explore the breadth and depth of interesting American history research paper topics, providing students with a rich tapestry of subjects to investigate and analyze. By delving into these topics, students can gain a deeper understanding of the nation’s past, its complexities, and its enduring impact on the present.

Colonial America : Colonial America serves as the foundation of American history, and exploring its various aspects can offer valuable insights. Topics in this category may include the establishment and development of the Jamestown settlement, the religious beliefs and social structure of Puritanism in early New England, the causes and consequences of the Salem Witch Trials, the impact of Native American-European encounters, and the role of women in colonial society.
Revolutionary Period and the Founding Fathers : The Revolutionary Period marked a significant turning point in American history. Research paper topics in this category can focus on the causes and significance of the American Revolution, the Declaration of Independence and its impact on American identity, the role of key Founding Fathers such as George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Benjamin Franklin, the Revolutionary War’s military strategies and key battles, and the transition from the Articles of Confederation to the U.S. Constitution.
Westward Expansion and Manifest Destiny : The concept of Manifest Destiny and westward expansion played a pivotal role in shaping America. Research topics may include the motivations and impact of the Louisiana Purchase, the experiences and challenges of pioneers on the Oregon Trail, the social and economic transformations brought about by the California Gold Rush, the impact of the Mexican-American War on territorial expansion, and the resistance and struggles of Native American tribes.
Civil War and Reconstruction : The Civil War and Reconstruction era remain critical periods in American history. Students can explore topics such as the causes and consequences of the Civil War, key battles and military strategies, the leadership and speeches of Abraham Lincoln, the Emancipation Proclamation and its significance in ending slavery, and the policies and impact of the Reconstruction period on the nation.
Industrialization and the Gilded Age : The Gilded Age witnessed rapid industrialization and significant social changes. Research paper topics in this category may include the rise of industrialization and its technological advancements, the labor movement and the fight for workers’ rights, the Progressive Era’s social reforms and political changes, the women’s suffrage movement and the struggle for gender equality, and the challenges and contributions of immigration and urbanization.
World Wars and the Interwar Period : The World Wars and the interwar period shaped America’s position on the global stage. Students can explore topics such as America’s involvement in World War I, the cultural developments and societal changes of the Roaring Twenties, the causes and impact of the Great Depression, America’s role in World War II and the home front experience, and the post-war era marked by the Cold War and the rise of the United States as a global superpower.
Civil Rights Movement and Social Change : The Civil Rights Movement and other social movements brought about significant change in American society. Research paper topics may include key events and figures of the Civil Rights Movement, the struggle for equality and justice, the impact of leaders like Martin Luther King Jr., the fight for women’s rights and LGBTQ+ rights, and the broader social changes of the 1960s and beyond.
Cultural and Intellectual Movements : Exploring cultural and intellectual movements provides insights into American society. Research topics can cover areas such as the Harlem Renaissance, the Beat Generation and counterculture movements, the feminist movement and women’s liberation, the impact of popular culture, and the influence of art, literature, and music on American society.
Economic and Industrial Development : America’s economic and industrial development has had a profound impact on its history. Research paper topics in this category can include the rise of big business and monopolies, the impact of technological advancements such as the automobile and electricity, the evolution of labor and consumerism, the Great Depression and its consequences, and the challenges and transformations of the modern economy.
Foreign Policy and International Relations : American foreign policy and international relations have shaped the nation’s role on the global stage. Topics in this category may include America’s involvement in wars and conflicts, diplomatic relations with other nations, the Cold War and its impact on American society, the evolution of globalization, and contemporary foreign policy challenges.

Exploring the diverse and intriguing aspects of American history through research paper topics allows students to deepen their understanding of the nation’s past. From the early colonization to modern-day challenges, the range of interesting American history research paper topics is vast and captivating. By selecting an interesting research paper topic and delving into the associated historical context, students can develop critical thinking skills, expand their knowledge, and contribute to the ongoing exploration of America’s rich and complex history.

How to Choose an Interesting Topic in American History

Selecting an engaging and thought-provoking research paper topic is essential for a successful study in American history. With such a vast and rich historical landscape, it can be challenging to narrow down your focus and choose a topic that piques your interest while offering ample opportunities for exploration. In this section, we will provide you with valuable tips on how to choose interesting American history research paper topics that align with your academic goals and captivate your audience.

Identify Your Interests and Passions : Start by reflecting on your personal interests and passions within American history. Are you fascinated by a particular period, such as the Revolutionary War or the Civil Rights Movement? Do you have a keen interest in social, political, or cultural aspects of American history? By selecting a topic that genuinely interests you, you will be more motivated to delve into the research and produce a compelling paper.
Consider Unexplored or Understudied Areas : While popular topics in American history are widely discussed, consider exploring lesser-known or understudied areas. Look for hidden narratives, forgotten voices, or overlooked events that offer new perspectives on American history. This approach not only allows you to contribute to the field but also adds novelty and intrigue to your research paper.
Focus on Specific Regions or Communities : American history is diverse and encompasses a wide range of regions, communities, and cultures. Narrowing down your topic to a specific geographic area or community can provide a more focused and nuanced analysis. For example, you may choose to explore the experiences of Native American tribes in a particular region, the contributions of a specific immigrant group, or the impact of a social movement in a particular city.
Examine Social and Cultural Aspects : American history is not just about politics and wars; it encompasses social and cultural aspects that have shaped the nation. Consider topics that delve into art, literature, music, popular culture, and social movements. Analyze the impact of cultural icons, explore the evolution of American identity, or study the connections between art and politics during a particular era.
Analyze Controversial Issues and Debates : Controversial issues and debates in American history offer ample opportunities for in-depth analysis and critical thinking. Select a topic that sparks debate or challenges traditional narratives. For example, you may examine the controversies surrounding the American Revolution, the complexities of Reconstruction, or the ongoing debates about immigration policies throughout history.
Utilize Primary Sources : Incorporating primary sources into your research can add depth and authenticity to your paper. Primary sources include documents, diaries, letters, speeches, photographs, and other materials created during the period you are studying. By analyzing firsthand accounts, you can gain unique insights and provide a fresh perspective on your chosen topic.
Consult Secondary Sources : Secondary sources, such as scholarly books, articles, and research papers, provide a foundation of knowledge and offer different interpretations of historical events. Consult reputable secondary sources to gain a comprehensive understanding of your topic and to situate your research within the broader historical context.
Consider Interdisciplinary Approaches : American history intersects with various disciplines, such as sociology, literature, political science, and economics. Consider adopting an interdisciplinary approach to your research paper by integrating insights from multiple fields. This can add depth and complexity to your analysis and contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of the chosen topic.
Evaluate Feasibility and Availability of Sources : Before finalizing your topic, assess the feasibility of conducting research and the availability of relevant sources. Ensure that there are sufficient primary and secondary sources accessible to you. If necessary, consult librarians, databases, and archival collections to determine the availability and accessibility of materials related to your chosen topic.
Refine and Narrow Your Topic : Once you have identified a potential research topic, refine and narrow it down to ensure it is manageable within the scope of your research paper. Consider the time frame, geographical boundaries, and specific research questions you wish to explore. This process will help you maintain focus and produce a well-structured and coherent paper.

Choosing an interesting American history research paper topic is an exciting yet challenging task. By identifying your interests, exploring understudied areas, considering specific regions or communities, examining social and cultural aspects, analyzing controversies, utilizing primary and secondary sources, adopting interdisciplinary approaches, evaluating feasibility, and refining your topic, you can select a captivating subject that engages both you and your audience. Remember, a well-chosen topic sets the stage for a compelling research paper that contributes to the ongoing exploration of American history.

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Writing an interesting and captivating research paper on American history requires careful planning, thorough research, and effective writing strategies. Whether you are exploring a significant event, analyzing social movements, or examining the lives of influential figures, the following tips will guide you in crafting a compelling and well-structured research paper that engages your readers and showcases your understanding of American history.

Develop a Clear and Concise Thesis Statement : A strong thesis statement is the foundation of your research paper. It should clearly state your argument or main idea and provide a roadmap for your paper. Ensure that your thesis statement is focused, specific, and supported by evidence from your research.
Conduct In-Depth Research : Thorough research is crucial for an interesting American history research paper. Explore primary and secondary sources to gather relevant information, facts, and perspectives on your chosen topic. Utilize libraries, archives, databases, and reputable online sources to access a wide range of materials.
Analyze Primary and Secondary Sources : Examine primary sources, such as documents, letters, diaries, speeches, and photographs, to gain firsthand insights into the historical context you are studying. Analyze secondary sources, including scholarly books and articles, to understand different interpretations and scholarly debates surrounding your topic. By critically evaluating sources, you can present a well-informed and balanced argument.
Organize Your Research and Create an Outline : Organize your research findings and create a well-structured outline for your research paper. An outline helps you establish a logical flow and ensure that your arguments are presented coherently. Divide your paper into sections, each focusing on a specific aspect of your topic, and use subheadings to further organize your ideas.
Craft Engaging Introductions and Conclusions : Capture your readers’ attention with an engaging introduction that presents the significance of your research topic and provides context for your study. Introduce your thesis statement and outline the key points you will address in your paper. In your conclusion, summarize your main arguments, restate your thesis, and offer some final thoughts or insights.
Use Clear and Concise Language : Write in a clear and concise manner to effectively communicate your ideas. Avoid excessive jargon and complex language that may confuse your readers. Use active voice, straightforward sentences, and transition words to ensure a smooth and coherent flow of information.
Present Strong Evidence and Support Your Claims : Support your arguments and claims with strong evidence from your research. Cite your sources accurately using the appropriate citation style (such as APA, MLA, Chicago/Turabian) to give credit to the original authors and to demonstrate the credibility of your work. Use a mix of direct quotes, paraphrases, and summaries to incorporate evidence into your paper.
Provide Historical Context : Place your research within the broader historical context to help readers understand the significance of your topic. Discuss relevant events, social conditions, cultural influences, and political factors that shaped the period you are studying. Providing historical context enhances the depth and understanding of your research paper.
Analyze and Interpret Data : An interesting American history research paper goes beyond presenting facts and data. Analyze and interpret the information you have gathered to provide insightful perspectives and draw meaningful conclusions. Consider different viewpoints, historical interpretations, and the implications of your findings.
Revise and Edit : Revision and editing are essential to polish your research paper and ensure its clarity and coherence. Review your paper for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and sentence structure errors. Check the flow of your arguments and make sure your ideas are presented logically. Seek feedback from peers, instructors, or writing centers to gain valuable insights and improve your paper.

Writing an interesting American history research paper requires a combination of diligent research, critical thinking, and effective writing skills. By developing a clear thesis statement, conducting in-depth research, analyzing primary and secondary sources, organizing your ideas, using clear language, providing strong evidence, offering historical context, analyzing data, and revising and editing your work, you can create a research paper that engages your readers and contributes to the exploration of American history. Remember, the journey of writing a research paper is an opportunity to deepen your understanding of the subject matter and share your knowledge with others.

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British History Online is a digital library of printed primary and secondary sources for the study of Britain and Ireland, with a focus on the period 1300 to 1800. It provides access to 1300 volumes, plus 40,000 images and 10,000 tiles of historical maps of the British Isles. Search British History Online. More pages in this section.
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The guide presents an overview of library resources for the study of British history at Yale. Below are specific guides according to era or topic. Questions? Would you like to discuss your research strategies, or even just bounce around a few ideas for a paper? Please give me a call (203) 436-9215 or email me ([email protected]).
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Below are listed all British History guides by era or topic. Questions? Would you like to discuss your research strategies, or even just bounce around a few ideas for a paper? Please give me a call (203) 436-9215 or email me ([email protected]).
History Research Guide: British History
British History Research Guide. Databases. Historical Abstracts with Full text This link opens in a new window. Full-text journals and books covering world history (excluding the United States and Canada) from the 15th century to the present with coverage since 1863 ... Repository of state papers, chronicles, accounts, and correspondence from ...
History Research Paper Topics
History Research Paper Topics. There are numerous history research paper topics you can choose from. This page is dedicated to providing students studying history with a comprehensive collection of 200 history research paper topics. With a focus on diverse categories and subtopics, students can find inspiration and guidance as they embark on ...
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British history online. British History Online is the digital library containing some of the core printed primary and secondary sources for the medieval and modern history of the British Isles. Colonial State Papers. Provides access to papers concerning English activities in the American, Canadian, and West Indian colonies between the sixteenth ...
Open and Free Access Materials for Research
The Medical Heritage Library (MHL), a digital curation collaborative among some of the world's leading medical libraries, promotes free and open access to over three-hundred thousand quality historical resources in medicine. Medicine in the Americas, 1610-1920: a digital library.
140 Good Research Topics for History Papers
10 Good History Research Topics that are Easy to Adapt. Conditions for Slaves During the Building of the Great Pyramid. Three Events from the First Greek Olympiad. How, Where, and When Rome was Founded. The Battle of Marathon: How the Greeks Defeated Persia.
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The Georgian era is a period in British history from 1714 to 1837. When Queen Anne died in 1714 with no surviving children, the German Hanoverians were brought in to succeed her. The Georgian period made Britain as an international power at the centre of an expanding empire. And accelerating change made it the world's first industrialised nation.
British History Primary Sources, Journals & Other Resources
British Library Newspapers, Part IV, 1732-1950. Part of the most comprehensive range of regional and local newspapers published in Britain between the mid-18 th and mid-20 th centuries ever made available in a digital collection, British Library Newspapers, Part IV: 1732‒1950 provides 23 publications (nearly 1.4 million pages) from across the United Kingdom and Ireland to reflect the social ...
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Cabinet Office papers expose Thatcher's anxiety over the famous book, and the difference between governing in the 1980s and the modern information age. Ground Picture/Shutterstock December 29, 2023
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It really does bring British history to life with stunning imagery and a lively narration that will be sure to give you some ideas for a term paper topic. The Norman Conquest and the Battle of Hastings. The mists of Britain's prehistory gradually cleared to reveal a tiny island that drew the attention of Rome.
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8 20th Century History Research Paper Topics. 9 Modern History Research Paper Topics. 10 French Revolution Topics. 11 European History Research Paper Topics. 12 US History Research Paper Topics. 13 Art History Research Paper Topics. 14 Conclusion. One of the biggest challenges is just how many research topics for students there are. There are ...
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A well-researched list of research topics in history for undergraduate, masters and doctoral students to write their dissertation. 44-20-8133-2020 ... analyzing the societal context and impact on American history. World War II and British Society: a critical review of historical documents and scholarly debates on civilian experiences and ...
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World History Research Paper Topics
In this comprehensive guide, we explore the fascinating world of world history research paper topics, designed to assist history students in their academic pursuits.Delving into the annals of human civilization, this page offers a diverse array of research paper topics categorized into 10 distinct themes, each presenting a captivating journey through time.
500+ History Research Paper Topics
500+ History Research Paper Topics. March 25, 2024. by Muhammad Hassan. The study of history is a vast and fascinating field that explores the events, people, and cultures of the past. History research papers provide an opportunity for students to delve deep into a specific topic and examine it from multiple perspectives.
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Interesting British Literature Research Paper Topics. Love and Redemption in "Atonement" by Ian McEwan. Understanding "Canterbury Tales": A Medieval Tapestry by Geoffrey Chaucer. Symbols and Metaphors: Analysis of "The Tyger" by William Blake. "Jude the Obscure" by Thomas Hardy: A Lens Into Victorian Society.
British Literature Research Paper Topics
The realm of British literature, with its multi-layered history and vast thematic diversity, provides an almost inexhaustible range of British literature research paper topics. For scholars and students alike, each era, each genre, and each author offers a unique vantage point, a distinctive lens to understand not just Britain but, in many ways ...
Interesting American History Research Paper Topics
In this section, we present a comprehensive list of interesting American history research paper topics, carefully organized into 10 categories. From political milestones to social movements, cultural shifts, and economic transformations, these topics provide a broad spectrum of ideas for conducting in-depth research and analysis.