Syllabus
I. Introduction:
Past papers
2015
PART-II
Q.2. Since the Declaration of Independence, the Westward expansion was a story of
annexations, concession and purchases. Discuss. (20)
Q.3. Discuss the trends and causes leading to the expansion of federal government's power
in the U.S. (20)
Q.4. What are the Sources of Revenues and Funds of Government in the U.S.? Is it true to
say that the Americans pay taxes for civic facilities?
Q.5. Compare the Lockean philosophy with the American Political thought. (20)
Q.6. Evaluate the U.S. invasion of Iraq in 2003. How far the American policymakers
remained successful in achieving their goals? (20)
Q.7. In what respect did the philosophy and rationale of Jackosnian democracy differ from
those of Jeffersonian? (20)
Q.8. Write short notes on any TWO of the following: (20)
(a) Federal Securities; (b) Natural Aristocracy of Thomas Jefferson; (c) Monroe Doctrine.
Part II
Q. No. 2. Discuss the conditions that led Massachusetts Bay, Plymouth, Connecticut and
New Haven Colonies to form New England Confederation in 1643.
Q. No. 3. It is said that between the two great wars-- The American Civil War and the First
World War America transformed. Discuss how a rural republic transformed into an urban
nation in less than 50 years.
Q. No. 4. The Declaration of Independence 1776 actually shapes the Americans live their
lives. Discuss.
Q. No. 5. Richard Nixon had many accomplishments as well as failures as the President of
US. Critically evaluate.
Q. No. 6. The US President can quite literally be called the President of the world. Examine
this statement in the light of the events of late 20th and early 21st centuries.
Q. No. 7. Did US succeed in its attempts to create a New World Order at the end of the
Part II
1. Discuss Thomas Jefferson as president,politician and political theorist.
2. Discuss impact of Jacksonian presidency on American politics of the time.
3. Examine the events and developments that pushed the American Nation towards the civil
war.
4. Discuss the internal and external factors that led the U.S on an imperialist path at the
end of the 19th century.
5. Discuss the American efforts to build a New World Order after the end of the Cold war.
Comment on its success or failure.
6. Critically examine U.S role as a peace maker in the post-Cold war era,with particular
reference to the Balkans and South Asia.
7. Write concise notes on any TWO of the following:
(a) Benjamin Franklin
(b) Marbury vs Madison
(c) Korean war
(d) Watergate scandal
Q:2. The American first war with the Britain made them independent; the second
made them a formidable power. Discuss.
Q:3. what were the tribulations of the USA president Woodrow Wilson in the post
WW I era to convince the other three associates to his own point of view?
Q:4. trace out the grounds of augmentation of the US financial system in the post
WW II epoch.
Q:5. critically evaluate Richard Nixon's accomplishments and failures during his
presidency.
Q:6. write a comprehensive note on the civil rights movement with a particular
mention to the American women and the blacks.
Q:7. will the 21st century as well be an American century or will the USA be
obscured by new superpowers like China or the EU?
PART-II
NOTE:(i) PART-II is to be attempted on separate Answer Book.
(ii) Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II. All questions carry EQUAL marks.
(iii) Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted question will not be
considered.
Q.2. Some American historians insist that the American Revolution was a social upheaval as
well as a political revolt. Discuss the social and economic results of the Revolutionary Years.
(20)
Q.3. In what ways did the philosophy and purposes of Jacksonian democracy differ from
those of the Jeffersonian democrats? (20)
Q.4. Give an estimate of the tenure of Harry S. Truman with particular reference to Cold
War. (20)
Q.5. Discuss evolution of Muslim Community in the US. (20)
Q.6. Discuss US financial crises and Obama policy to put the house in order. (20)
Q.7. Discuss American foreign policy towards Afghanistan since 9/11 and her exit strategy.
(20)
Q.8. Write short notes on ANY TWO of the following: (10 + 10 = 20)
(i) The Atlantic Charter.
(ii) The Monroe Doctrine
(iii) War of 1812
(iv) Malcolm-X
PART II
NOTE: (i) PART-II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book.
(ii) Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II. All questions carry EQUAL marks.
(iii) Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted question will not
be considered.
Q.2. Discuss the factors that led to the war of American Independence. Also analyse the
reasons for the growing popularity of Independence. (20)
Q.3. Discuss the struggle between the Federalists and anti-Federalists in America (1787-
1800). What were their respective political and economic ideas? (20)
Q.4. President Andrew Jackson was a Peoples President. Discuss. (20)
Q.5. The American Constitution is a system of checks and balances. Discuss. (20)
Q.6. What do you know about the Water Gate Scandal? What lesson the American national
had learnt from it? (20)
Q.7. Write comprehensively on the American Foreign Policy towards Pakistan in the light of
9/11 and War on Terror. (20)
Q.8. Write short notes on ANY TWO of the following: (20)
(i) George Washington
(ii) The issue of slavery
(iii) The Great Depression
(iv) U.Z Incident
PART II
(i) PART-II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book.
(ii) Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II. All questions carry EQUAL marks.
(iii) Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted question will not
be considered.
Q.2. Why England failed to take the initiative in the colonization of the American continent?
What factors were responsible for the British interest in establishing their colonies in the
areas that are now part of the United States of America? (20)
Q.3. What were the major flaws in the Articles of Confederation (the first constitution of the
United States of America) that led to the Philadelphia Convention and the drafting of a new
constitution? Discuss the salient features of the present constitution of the United States of
America. (20)
Q.4. Thomas Jefferson was termed a bull in the china closet by the Federalists when he
became the President of the United States of America but his policies and performance
negated this impression.
Discuss. (20)
Q.5. Discuss the major factors responsible for the sectional divide between the Northern
and the Southern states of the United States of America that finally led to the American Civil
War. (20)
Q.6. Discuss in the details the causes and effects of the Great Depression on the people and
society of the United States of America. (20)
Q.7. Write a comprehensive note on the Black Civil Rights Movement in America for equal
civil rights and the role played in it by different individuals and organizations. (20)
Q.8. Write short notes on ANY TWO of the following: (20)
(i) The Truman Doctrine and the Marshal Plan
(ii) The Watergate Scandal
(iii) The Scandals and controversies involving President William Jefferson Bill Clinton
(iv) The U.S. foreign policy in the light of 9/11 and the War on Terror
Part II
NOTE:
(i) Part-II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book.
(ii) Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II. All questions carry equal marks.
(iii) Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted question will not
be considered.
Q.2 Describe in detail the colonial period in the history of United States of America. (20)
Q.3 Describe the reasons that lead to the war of Independence. What part did the dislike of
mercantilism play in this war ? (20)
Q.4 What developments lead to the war of 1812? How did the war increase American
prestige? (20)
Q.5 Jackson has been called the first modern President because he was the first to see the
power which a President might exercise Discuss. (20)
Q.6 Give the salient features of the Constitution of the USA. (20)
Q.7 How has the American foreign policy strategy been altered by Americas war on terror?
How has this influenced American relations with Pakistan?
Q.8 Write short notes on any TWO of the following:
a.FDR and the new deal
b.Andrew Jackson
c.The Bush doctrine
d.TRUMANs statement on fundamentals of American Foreign Polocy in 1945.
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Q1- The American War of Independence was a revolt against Mercantilism. Discuss.
Q2- Write comprehensively about the struggle between the Federalists and anti-Fedreralists
from 1787 to 1800 in the USA.
Q3- President Andrew Jackson was a peoples president. Discuss.
Q4- How do you think the foreign Policy of USA concerning Europe and Japan between the
two world wars can be held responsible for the World War II?
Q5- Describe the salient features of the constitution of USA.
Q6- Discuss briefly the USA relations with Pakistan from the earliest time.
Q7- Write short notes on any two of the following
i- The issue of slavery in USA
ii- The great depression 1929
iii- President F D Roosevelt
iv- The cold war
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TIME ALLOWED: THREE HOURS MAXIMUM MARKS:100
NOTE: Attempt FIVE questions in all, including question No. 8 which is
COMPULSORY. All questions carry EQUAL marks.
1. Some American historians insist that the American Revolution was a social upheaval as
well as a political revolt. Discuss the social and economic results of the Revolutionary years.
2. What is Monroe Doctrine? On what occasions has it been enforced and with what results?
3. Assess the contributions of President Woodrow Wilson to the problem of world peace and
security.
4. Compare and contrast the views of each of the following towards the institution of slavery
in the United States.
Charles Summer, Stephen A. Douglas, Abraham Lincoln.
5. Highlight salient aspects of American foreign policy since World War II.
6. What do you understand by Manifest Destiny? What fruits it bore in the shape of
expansion of United States?
7. Write short notes on any TWO of the following:
(a) Compromise of 1850
(b) Jays Treaty
(c) War with England 1812
(d) NATO
7. The NEW DEAL was to save capitalism but ironically it was denounced by the Capitalist
Class. Why?
Solved MCqs
History of USA 2000
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(1) The total number of the British Colonies founded in Colonial America were:
(a) Thirteen
(b) Fifteen
(c) Twenty
(2) The Sons of Liberty was formed in:
(a) 1765
(b) 1767
(c) 1776
(3) The Peace Treaty of American Independence in 1783 was signed in the city
of:
(a) Philadelphia
(b) London
(c) Paris
(4) Which one of the following enjoys the title of Father of American
Constitution:
(a) Jefferson
(b) Washington
(c) Madison
(5) The first Ten Amendments to the Constitution of US ratified in 1791 are
known as:
(a) Bill of Constitution
(b) Bill of Rights
(c) Bill of Justice
(6) The first Secretary of State of US was:
(a) Hamilton
(b) Jefferson
(c) John Adams
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(a) Nevada
(b) Utah
(c) New Mexico
(18) BABE RUTH was a:
(a) Priest
(b) Political Agitator
(c) Player
(19) The total number of British colonies in North America was:
(a) 11
(b) 13
(c) 15
(20) The Declaration of Independence was written by:
(a) George Washington
(b) Thomas Jefferson
(c) John Adams
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(a) 1865
(b) 1920
(c) 1945
(17) The United States gained Texas from:
(a) Mexico
(b) Spain
(c) France
(d) Great Britain
(18) Which is the fastest growing minority group in America:
(a) Blacks
(b) Asian Americans
(c) Red Indians
(d) Hispanics
(19) The Japanese attacked Pearl Harbour in:
(a) December 1940
(b) December 1941
(c) December 1942
(20) The only President who was elected more than twice:
(a) George Washington
(b) Andrew Jackson
(c) Franklin D. Roosevelt
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(a) 1763
(b) 1770
(c) 1773
(9) Oregon was acquired in _________.
(a) 1812
(b) 1839
(c) 1846
(10) The Gadsen purchase of 50,000 square mile of land was primarily for the
construction of _________.
(a) University Town
(b) Railways
(c) Canals
(11) Black birding is _________.
(a) Seven
(b) Eight
(c) Nine
(12) Black birding is _________.
(a) Legal importation of slaves
(b) Illegal importance of slaves
(c) Legal hunt of birds
(13) Congress of US consists of _________.
(a) Senate, House of Lords
(b) Senate and President
(c) House of Representative & President
(d) None of these
(14) Article 1 of US constitution says, No person can be a Representative who
shall not have attained to the age of _________ years and _________ years a
citizen of the US:
(a) Twenty Five and 10 years
(b) Thirteen and 07 years
(c) Twenty Five and 07 years
(15) First _________ amendments were passed by the congress on September
25, 1789.
(a) Ten
(b) Fourteen
(c) Four
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(a) J.Mashal
(b) J.Adams
(c) J.Jay
(10) USA constitution was adopted in:
(a) 1786
(b) 1789
(c) 1791
(d) None of these
(11) Jefferson bought Louisiana from:
(a) Spain
(b) Germany
(c) France
(12) Monroe doctrine was:
(a) A document of land purchase
(b) A statement of foreign policy
(c) A policy of slavery
(13) Abolitionists wanted to abolish:
(a) Income tax
(b) Land revenue
(c) Slavery
(14) Name the president famous for his fourteen points:
(1) Jefferson
(2) Jackson
(3) Wilson
(15) Steel co-operation of USA was established in:
(a) 1810
(b) 1876
(c) 1901
(16) Alexander Graham invented:
(a) Radio
(b) Steam engine
(c) Telephone
(17) Truman Doctrine was a document about:
(a) England
(b) Russia
(c) Germany
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(d) Leopard
(6) Which one of the following leaders of American Revolution was also a
scientist, a printer, a satirist and a political philosopher?
(a) Samuel Adams
(b) John Adams
(c) Benjamin Franklin
(d) Thomas Jefferson
(7) How many political parties are mentioned by name in the U.S. Constitution?
(a) One
(b) Two
(c) Three
(d) Four
(8) The Bill of Rights was incorporated in the U.S. Constitution in the year:
(a) 1787
(b) 1789
(c) 1790
(d) 1791
(9) Who was elected as President of the Confederacy when the seceding
Southern Slave State announced their secession from United States of America
and founded the Confederate States of America in 1861?
(a) Thomas Jefferson
(b) Jefferson Davis
(c) James Madison
(d) Aaron Burr
(10) In which capacity did Alexander Hamilton work with George Washington,
the first President of United States of America:
(a) Secretary of Defense
(b) Secretary of State
(c) Secretary of Treasury
(d) Attorney General
(11) One of the first two political factions in United States, the Democratic
Republicans, was led by:
(a) Jefferson Davis
(b) Alexander Hamilton
(c) Thomas Jefferson
(d) George Washington
(12) The Treaty of Paris in 1783 fixed the Western boundary of the United States
at the River:
(a) Missouri
(b) Kentucky
(c) Mississippi
(d) Potomac
(13) During Jeffersons Presidency, Robert R. Livingstone was the U.S. Minister
to:
(a) England
(b) Spain
(c) France
(d) Russia
(14) Under which treaty United States acquired Florida from Spain?
(a) Treaty of Paris
(b) Adams-Onis Treaty
(c) Pinckneys Treaty
(d) Jays Treaty
(15) Which of the American Presidents won four consecutive presidential
elections and remained president for the longest period of time:
(a) Theodore Roosevelt
(b) Woodrow Wilson
(c) Franklin Delano Roosevelt
(d) Harry S. Truman
(16) Alaska was acquired by United States from:
(a) Spain
(b) England
(c) Canada
(d) Russia
(17) Which of the American presidents was responsible for the Apollo Project
that resulted in the mans landing on the surface of moon?
(a) Dwight David Eisenhower
(b) John F. Kennedy
(c) Lyndon Baines Johnson
(d) Richard Nixon
(18) Which of the American Presidents was present at the time of the signing of
the Camp David Accords between Egypt and Israel?
(a) John F. Kennedy
(b) Richard Nixon
(c) Jimmy Carter
(d) Ronald Reagan
(19) Which of the American presidents called the former Soviet Union An Evil
Empire?
(a) 1872
(b) 1876
(c) 1878
(d) None of these
(15) Elijah Muhammad assumed leadership of the Black Muslims Movement in:
(a) 1930
(b) 1934
(c) 1936
(16) Korean war started in:
(a) 1948
(b) 1950
(c) 1953
(17) D. David Eisenhower was elected U.S. President (I term) in:
(a) 1950
(b) 1952
(c) 1953
(18) Who had said, Ask not what your country do for you, say what you can do
for your country?
(a) George Washington
(b) Abraham Lincoln
(c) John F. Kennedy
(19) Martin Luther King won the Novel Peace Prize in:
(a) 1958
(b) 1960
(c) 1964
(20) American Troops finally left Vietnam after the end of the war in:
(a) 1970
(b) 1973
(c) 1975
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(d) 1729
(e) None of these
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1981
11. Intermediate Range Nuclear Treaty signed between Reagan and Gorbachev
in which year?
1987
12. I have a dream speech by Martin Luther in which year?
1963
13. Capital Punishment in America is followed in how many states?
35
14. Malcolm X killed in which year?
1965
15. National Organization of Women was established in which year?
1966
17. American Bar Association established in ??
1878
18. miranda rule pertains to
warn you in advance before arresting you
19. Truman doctrine was to contain communism in
Greece and Turkey
20. Reader Digest was introduced in America in
1922
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Q.1.(i) Select the best option/answer and fill in the appropriate Circle on the OMR Answer
Sheet. (20x1=20)
(ii) Answers given anywhere, other than OMR Answer Sheet, shall not be considered.
1.In his first voyage to the New World, Christopher Columbus first landed in:
(a) Cuba
(b) Trinidad
(c) Bahamas
(d) None of these
2.Pinckneys Treaty was signed by the U.S. with:
(a) Britain
(b) France
(c) Spain
(d) None of these
3.Burr Conspiracy took place in the time of:
(a) Washington
(b) Jefferson
(c) Jackson
(d) None of these
4.Nullification crisis was about:
(a) Tariffs
(b) Slavery
(c) New states
(d) None of these
5. Gadsden Pinchase took place in:
(a) 1852
(b) 1843
(c) 1875
(d) None of these it was in 1853/54
6. Louisiana Pinchase lost the U.S.:
(a) $16 million
(b) $18 million
(c) $15 million
(d) None of these
7. Monticello is located in:
(a) Virginia
(b) Washington
(c) Maryland
(d) None of these
8. Lewis and Clark were sent on an expedition by:
(a) Washington
(b) Jefferson
(c) Adams
(d) None of these
(a) Houston
(b) New Orleans
(c) Memphis
(d) None of these Texas
18.Man landed on the moon on:
(a) 21 July 1969
(b) 19 September 1969
(c) 21 October 1968
(d) None of these
19. 60s in America were known for:
(a) New left
(b) Counter culture
[B](c) Vietnam war
(d) All of these
(e) None of these
20. U.S. supported Contra rebels against the government of:
(a) Honduras
(b) Cuba
(c) Nicaragua
(d) None of these
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Repeated Questions
JOHN ADAMS
President John Adams inherited George Washingtons policy problems but not his
aura of leadership. Elaborate. (2000)
THOMAS JEFFERSON
Thomas Jefferson described his election to the American Presidency in 1800 as the
Second American Revolution. Was the claim justified? Support your answer with
evidence.(2001)
Discuss Jefferson's decision to purchase the Louisiana Territory, and explain the
political and economic impact of this decision on the United States. (2004)
Thomas Jefferson was termed a bull in the china closet by the Federalists when he
became the President of the United States of America but his policies and
performance negated this impression. Discuss. (2009)
In what respect did the philosophy and rationale of Jackosnian democracy differ from
those of Jeffersonian? (20) (2015)
MONROE DOCTRINE
What is Monroe Doctrine? On what occasions has it been enforced and with what
results? (2005)
ANDREW JACKSON
In what way did the philosophy and purpose of Jacksonian democracy differ from
those of the Jeffersonian democrats? (2002)
How did Jeffersonian Democratic thinking differ in philosophy and purpose from the
Jacksonian democracy? (2007)
Jackson has been called the first modern President because he was the first to see
the power which a President might exercise Discuss. (2008)
ABRAHAM LINCOLN
WOODROW WILSON
Woodrow Wilson had said, "We had a chance to gain the leadership for the world. We
have lost it, and soon we shall be witnessing the tragedy of it all". Comment upon
America's attitude towards Treaty of Versailles. (2004)
Assess the contributions of President Woodrow Wilson to the problem of world peace
and security. (2005)
President Woodrow Wilson said in 1917 The world must be made safe for
democracy. Its peace must be planted upon tested foundations of political liberty.
We have no selfish ends to serve. We desire no conquest, no dominion Discuss
what your consider to be the main reason for the United Staes entry into World War
I. Give reasons for your choice.(2007)
FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT
President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1933 said This great nation will endure as it has
endured, will revive and prosper. Explain in light of the FDR presidency and the New
Deal.(2007)
The NEW DEAL was to save capitalism but ironically it was denounced by the
Capitalist Class. Why? (2003)
HARRY S. TRUMAN
DWIGHT EISENHOWER
J.F. Kennedy was many men. He was a statesman and politician. Analyze his
domestic reforms. (2000)
The American Civil War brought revolutionary dangers in warfare, but more
important, produced significant economic and political reconstruction in the country.
Discuss. (2000)
American Civil War (1860-65) was a clash of economic interests as well as of Social
Ideals. Elaborate. (2003)
Was the institution of slavery in the Southern States responsible for the Civil War?
Discuss with examples. (2007)
Discuss the major factors responsible for the sectional divide between the Northern
and the Southern states of the United States of America that finally led to the
American Civil War. (2009)
AMERICAN REVOLUTION
Some American historians insist that the American Revolution was a social upheaval
as well as a political revolt. Discuss the social and economic results of the
Revolutionary years.(2005)
US CONSTITUTION
What were the major flaws in the Articles of Confederation (the first constitution of
the United States of America) that led to the Philadelphia Convention and the
drafting of a new constitution? Discuss the salient features of the present
constitution of the United States of America. (2009)
WAR OF INDEPENDENCE
Describe the reasons that lead to the war of Independence. What part did the dislike
of mercantilism play in this war ? (2008)
SLAVERY ISSUE
One of the bitterest fruits of westward expansion was the intensification of the
slavery controversy. Do you agree with this statement? Support your answer with
specific incidents.(2002)
Compare and contrast the views of each of the following towards the institution of
slavery in the United States. Charles Summer, Stephen A. Douglas, Abraham
Lincoln. (2005)
COLD WAR
FOREIGN POLICY
Highlight salient aspects of American foreign policy since World War II. (2005)
How do you think the foreign Policy of USA concerning Europe and Japan between
the two world wars can be held responsible for the World War II? (2006)
How has the American foreign policy strategy been altered by Americas war on
terror? How has this influenced American relations with Pakistan? (2008)
The U.S. foreign policy in the light of 9/11 and the War on Terror (2009)
MARSHAL PLAN
The United States would do whatever it is able to do to assist in the return of normal
economic health in the world, without which there can be no political stability and no
assured peace. Discuss in the light of Marshall Plan. (2002)
WAR OF 1812
What developments lead to the war of 1812? How did the war increase American
prestige? (2008)
BUSH DOCTRINE
The Bush Doctrine is the name given to a set of foreign policy guidelines first
unveiled by President George Bush in his commencement speech to the graduating
class of West Point given on June 1, 2002. Explain with arguments. (2007)
COLONIAL PERIOD
Why England failed to take the initiative in the colonization of the American
continent? What factors were responsible for the British interest in establishing their
colonies in the areas that are now part of the United States of America? (2009)
FEDERALIST
Who were FEDERALISTS? What were their political views and economic vision for the
US? (2003)
Write comprehensively about the struggle between the Federalists and antiFederalists from 1787 to 1800 in the USA. (2006)
GREAT DEPRESSION
Discuss in the details the causes and effects of the Great Depression on the people
and society of the United States of America. (2009)
PROGRESSIVE MOVEMENT
Discuss the progress of the Progressive Movement in the United States between
1900-1916. (2001)
MISCELLANEOUS
Note: The Scandals and controversies involving President William Jefferson Bill
Clinton (2009)
What are the sources of government Revenues and Funds in U.S.A.? Is it true to say
that the Americans pay taxes for civilized society? (2000)
Evaluate briefly Americas political and military involvement in Iraq since Iran-Iraq
War. (2001)
Impact of the tragic terrorist attack on September 11, 2001 on World Trade
Centre. (2001)
Americans are called a Nation of Nations very briefly describe the different waves of
immigrants that came to the US. Has America been a melting pot or a mixing
bowl? (2003)
Between 1877 and 1900 the American Society was transformed from being agrarian
and rural to being industrial and urban. What factors and forces helped to bring
about this change? (2003)
After World War-II the dominant focus of the U.S. policy had been anti-Communism
on global scale. Discuss. (2004)
What do you understand by Manifest Destiny? What fruits it bore in the shape of
expansion of United States? (2005)
Discuss briefly the USA relations with Pakistan from the earliest time. (2006)
What were the factors that ushered in the democratic era and the rise of the
common man with the election of Andrew Jackson to the presidency in
1928? (2007)
Write a comprehensive note on the Black Civil Rights Movement in America for equal
civil rights and the role played in it by different individuals and
organizations. (2009)
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