I need a topic for a AP US History paper?

Question

any sugestions? I am looking for somthing unique, but I need to find plenty of information on the topic.

Answer 1

You could do a paper on the following topics:
1. Effects of the Enlightenment on the American Revolution
2. The lost colony of Roanoke
3. Submarine usage in the Civil War
4. The Salem Witch trials
5. Hiroshima (Pros and Cons)
6. The yellow press and its role in the Spanish American War.
7. The Doyle Pineapple Company and American Imperialism in the Pacific.
8. The history of women's suffrage
9. The status of Native American Women in their society versus the status of female settlers.
10. The comparison of the society of the old south to that of ancient Greece.

Answer 2

This looks a good subject for your paper and I have put together all the resources that you will need.

Salem Witch Trials

Salem Witch Trials FAQ Page

http://www.salemwitchtrials.com/faqs.html

http://www.17thc.us/

My link collection currently contains 282 links, which are cross-indexed in the following 25 categories and checked for 404 errors ("File Not Found") on a regular basis. The titles and my descriptions of the sites are searchable.

Map of Salem Village: Witchcraft Accusations

http://jefferson.village.virginia.edu/~bcr/salem/salem.html

This site presents a map of the village and timeline presenting who and where witch accusations occurred in March 1692. Click on the red and blue dots next to the names to find out more about individuals accused. This site may be slow to download.

http://www.salemweb.com/memorial/

http://etext.virginia.edu/salem/witchcraft/

http://www.salemweb.com/guide/witches.shtml

http://school.discovery.com/schooladventures/salemwitchtrials/

http://etext.lib.virginia.edu/salem/witchcraft/texts/transcripts.html

A small girl fell sick in 1692. Her “fitts”—convulsions, contortions, and outbursts of gibberish—baffled everyone. Other girls soon manifested the same symptoms. Their doctor could suggest but one cause, Witchcraft.

http://www.nationalgeographic.com/features/97/salem/

You may click on the town and city names on the map below to view pictures (where available) and read about the sites in these locations.

http://www.salemwitchmuseum.com/

http://www.salemwitchtrials.com/

http://www.law.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/ftrials/salem/SALEM.HTM

Good luck.

Kevin, Liverpool, England.

Answer 3

If your around the same time period we are in US AP (Jefferson Era), try something during the Revolutionary War since you have just finished it. There is a lot of info on the Articles of COnfederation, or try doing the Oyster Wars.

Either way, if you need info, try answers.com

Answer 4

How about the history of the Panama Canal?
It was even in the news very recently.