10 American history research paper topics your professor will like


How to make sure your professor will like the topic you choose.

US history is a very wide subject that, unless specified, can lead to a lot of problems. When you try to narrow the topic you come across too many periods and historic events. Some of them you may find interesting, some – not so much, but it is still too hard to choose the best one. Of course, the main goal of you as a student is to get your paper approved by the professor and, therefore, get the best mark for it. Here are some tips for how to choose a topic your professor will like.
  • Pay attention in class. A lot of professors tend to talk more on the period in history they prefer or know the most about. Select something close and your paper will most likely stand out among others.
  • Be specific. Do not select too vague topics, think of a specific event or process in history. This will help you to make an interesting research and avoid the general phrases that are used by everybody.
  • Let the professor see your personal approach. Select a topic that you have a personal interest in. Take some time to look through your textbook or notes to see what falls to you. It will help you to become interested in the assignment and it will be easily seen on your paper.
  • Stand out. Talk to your classmates or seniors to find out which topics are selected all the time and differ! Nobody wants to read the same information every single semester. If you finally write about something new, it will make a big deal while grading the paper.

Still have troubles? Check the list of topics we prepared for you.
  1. Native Americans rebels against colonists.
  2. African American attitude to American Revolution and the reasons of it.
  3. The influence of the Embargo Act on economy of the United States.
  4. Attempts of compromise between the North and the South in the Civil War and the results of them.
  5. Attempts of the US government to take control over the Wild West.
  6. Changes in labor conditions as the result of the Industrial Revolution.
  7. United States mobilization and preparations for the World War I/II.
  8. Social movements of the XX century.
  9. The affect of Great Depression on Native Americans.
  10. The input of the US in the Forgotten War.
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