exam rev. themes

Question 1

What were the political, economic and social factors that led to the American Revolution and the American Civil War?

Answer 1

America at War

Question 2

Assess the impact or outcome of war on the development of the United States.

Answer 2

America at War

Question 3

How has specific imagery been used to explain the development of the United States? How have interpretations towards this imagery changed over time?

Answer 3

American Frontier

Question 4

Review the main details of America’s various conflicts: French-Indian War, American Revolution, War of 1812, Spanish-American War, Civil War, WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam

Answer 4

America at War

Question 5

Assess the way in which important Americans sought to share their vision of the American Dream.

Answer 5

American Dream, Frontier Thesis, Sermon on a Hill, Manifest Destiny, American Exceptionalism. (American Frontier)

Question 6

Assess the individuals and factors that have influenced the formation of American foreign policy across American history.

Answer 6

American Frontier

Question 7

To what extent has American foreign policy experienced periods of continuity and/or change?

Answer 7

American Foreign Policy

Question 8

Although America’s global presence rapidly expanded throughout the twentieth century, at home the nation was plagued with significant social, economic and political issues. Summarize these struggles and the efforts made to correct them. Which efforts were most successful and why?

Answer 8

Struggles at Home

Question 9

What were the most significant examples of historical injustice against different social groups in the early periods of American history?

Answer 9

Struggles at Home

Question 10

Examining the collective history of the United States, reflect on the most significant social and political issues that have continued to be a source of debate, challenging American institutions and sense of national identity.

Answer 10

American Issues: Liberty & Distribution of Power