History 232/Final Exam Study Guide/Fall 2011/Schmoll

FINAL EXAM TIME AND DATE:
Tuesday, November 22, 5-7:30

Format:
I. Multiple Choice: 25 of 27 (50%)
(these questions will be drawn from lectures since the midterm)

II. Essay: 1 of 2 (50%)
(I’ll put two questions, you will answer one)

1. How did the U.S. change as a result of the Civil War, World War I, World War II, AND the War in Vietnam? Judging from the nation’s experience of war, can you make some generalization regarding the impact of war on a country?

2. Discuss the social and political transformation that the country went through during Progressivism, the New Deal, AND the changes associated with the 1960s. Which of these periods of reform ushered in the most profound social and political change?

3. The idea of Upton Sinclair's _Jungle_ became a reality with the focusing event of the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire. President Roosevelt's idea of internationalism was made real by the event of Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor. The idea of environmentalism in Carson's _Silent Spring_ became a reality with the focusing event of the Santa Barbara oil spill.

Using these or other examples, discuss the relationship between ideas and events in causing historical change.

4. Progress is fundamental to the traditional narrative of American history. Considering the history of the U.S. from 1865 to 1980, is that accurate?