To Start the Research Paper The paper should consist of a tightly argued answer to a question focused on a specific question of American history. It can be on a person, place, or event. Do not regurgitate facts but write about something that interests you! Several previous examples include:
"Mel Gibsons' The Patriot vs. The real Francis "Swamp Fox" Marion"
"How the Confederacy could have won the Civil War"
These are just a few. Defend your reasoning within your paper!