Does anyone have a topic in american history between 1820-1869 I could write a research paper on?

I have to write a research paper on any topic in US history, wars, music, sports, anything, but I don't know any interesting topics. I need some ideas.

Does anyone have a topic in american history between 1820-1869 I could write a research paper on?
I agree, any topic connected with the Civil War would be a great choice. Try to find a more specific topic within this subject to focus on (what kind of weapons were in use, Andersonville prison camp, The Confederate States of America, etc.).
Reply:American History:





http://www.historyteacher.net/AHAP/Webli...





http://www.historyteacher.net/AHAP/AHAPC...





http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/





History and Social Science.





http://www.kidsolr.com/history/index.htm...
Reply:May 15, 1869 - Woman's suffrage: In New York, Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton form the National Woman's Suffrage Association.


suffrage is the right to vote
Reply:The antebellum South which is this time period.
Reply:Civil War 1861-1865





Seems to fit the time period
Reply:To play on hbangeli's idea - you could compare/contrast with the current POW situations