FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE

FINAL EXAM DAY AND TIME:

YOU NEED TO BRING A BLUE BOOK TO THE EXAM

Format: November 26 8:00am-10:30am

I. Multiple Choice: 25 of 27 (50%)

(these questions will be drawn from lectures since the midterm)

Be sure to study the outlines on the blog. They have the key terms that should guide your study.

II. Essay: (50%)

One of the following questions will appear on the test.

1. How did the U.S. change as a result of war? Discuss at least three of the following: the Civil War, World War I, World War II, or the War in Vietnam?

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