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matching IDs worth 4 pts apiece, short answer IDs worth 5 pts apiece

Essay Questions: this section has 2 essay questions, around 300 words in length, roughly 31/2 pages in a small blue book with 5-6 words per line. There are 6 potential questions here. You will have 4 to choose from on the exam. The final questions may be slightly modified on midterm.

What was been the role of petroleum in American domestic and foreign policy between the years of 1970 and 2000?

There have been many forms of resistance from the Left since the turbulent 1960s. Describe at least three groups/movements, noting methods, defeats, successes.

The conservative right became a powerful political force in the United States, most apparent in the 1980s. What were their key concerns and how did they attempt to achieve their goals? As above, note their defeats and success.

The radical left has claimed that it makes little difference if there is a Democrat or a Republican in the White House. Provide arguments and evidence that both refutes and confirms this position. Finally, add your own conclusion as to the validity of this claim.

After the more permissive 1970s, President Reagan and Bush re-invigorated a punitive approach towards illicit drugs. First, argue, both for and against this policy. Secondly, detail the effects the more aggressive style has had on the nation since its enactment.

Choose one of the following three presidents: Nixon, Reagan, or Clinton. What successes and failures in foreign policy did the President you chose have? Overall, do you believe that, in foreign affairs, Nixon/Reagan/Clinton foreign policy strategy was a success?

1/7/2004

The results from the class survey are:

Most historically accurate list Tie- Team B and E

Team B:

1950s:

Temptations (came out in the 1960s), Elvis, Louie Armstrong,Nat King Cole

1960s:

Grateful Dead, Jimi Hendrix, Bob Marley (1970s), The Doors

1970s:

Rolling Stones Jackson 5, Beatles (broke up in 1970), BeeGees

1980s:

Michael Jackson, Madonna, Aerosmith, Kiss

1990s:

Red Hot Chili Peppers, Nirvana, Tupac, Backstreet Boys

2000s:

Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Britney Spears, JLo

Team E

1950s:

Elvis, Buddy Holly, Richie Valens, the Platters

1960s:

The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, Bob Marley (1970s)

1970s:

Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, The Who, P-Funk

1980s:

Madonna, Michael Jackson, Guns n Roses, Def Leppard

1990s:

Dr. Dre, New Kids on the Block, Vanilla Ice, Snoop Dog

2000s:

Britney Spears, Puffy, J-Lo, Christina Aguilera

Top Voter getter for "Coolness" was Team D

1950s:

Elvis, Rat Pack, Chubby Checker, Little Richard

1960s:

The Beatles, the Monkees, Janis Joplin, Bob Dylan

1970s:

Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Jackson 5, Aerosmith

1980s:

Madonna, Michael Jackson, George Michael, Metallica

1990s:

Nirvana, TLC, Pearl Jam, Rage Against the Machine

2000s:

N' Sync, Britney Spears, Dr. Dre/ Snoop, Jay-Z

The most voted-for bands in each decade are as follows:

1950s:

Elvis, Buddy Holly, Louie Armstrong

1960s:

Jimi Hendrix, The Beatles, the Doors

1970s:

Aerosmith, Jackson 5, Led Zeppelin

1980s:

Madonna, Michael Jackson, Def Leppard

1990s:

Nirvana, Red Hot Chili Peppers, MC Hammer

2000s:

Britney Spears, Eminem, J-Lo

1/6/2004 The final results from the We Shall Overcome game (Peter L. de Rosa,Copyright, 2002) are listed below.

1/ 4/2004 Sample short answer IDs on general tips page along with advice on writing essay exams.

THANK YOU for everyone's participation in "We Shall Overcome" (Peter L. de Rosa,Copyright, 2002). The main reason the game worked was due to your enthusiasm.

12/31/03 Midterm: ID terms and Essay Questions

ID: this section of the midterm is divided into two sections. In the first, you will have 10 terms to match to five descriptions. The second will have four short answers. Here is the pool of 25 potential terms:

Essay Questions: this section has 2 essay questions, 250-300 words in length, roughly 3 pages in a small blue book with 5-6 words per line. There are 6 potential questions here. You will have 4 to choose from on the exam. The final questions may be slightly modified on midterm.

Describe the benefits of the G.I. Bill offered returning veterans. How did the Bill affect the nation, the soldiers, the economy? What unexpected but beneficial results came from it?

In what ways did women's lives change between the years 1940-1960? Compare and contrast between roles of women in war and peace time conditions following WWII. In what ways did women both conform and resist to domestic stereotypes in the popular culture?

Compare and contrast between the conservative or radical interpretation and the mainstream analysis of one of these events: "Bonus Army," WWII, Vietnam. After analysis, conclude by noting which interpretation you prefer.

Discuss at least five of the critical Supreme Court cases of the 1960s. How did these rulings affect civil rights, the police, access to birth control?

From some radical viewpoints, such as Noam Chomsky, in the Cold War, the U.S. was the aggressor nation and not the Soviet Union. Mainstream and conservative historians would argue otherwise. First, make an argument from both sides' perspective. Then, describe your personal interpretation of the Cold War.

Describe at least 4 components of LBJ's Great Society. In what ways did the programs benefit or potentially benefit Americans? Why, in the end, was LBJ ultimately unable to meet his Great Society goals?

There will be a bonus question worth up to 3 points. On Friday, students will hand in a potential bonus question. I will choose the best one to use on the exam.

12/30/03: As I mentioned in class, I will be posting up the potential midterm essay questions on Wednesday

The Tuesday results from the "We Shall OverCome" game (Peter L. de Rosa,Copyright, 2002) are as follows:

Round One (1961-1964)

Populist Democrats: 7

Traditional Republicans: 5

Traditional Conservatives: 5

Democratic Left: 1

Traditional Democrats: 0

Great job so far.

Round Two (1965-1968)

Conservative Republicans: 14

Traditional Democrats: 13

Traditional Republicans: 13

Populist Democrats: 10

Democratic Left: 3

Round 1 and 2 Totals:

Conservative Republicans: 19

Traditional Republicans: 18

Popular Democrats: 17

Traditional Democrats: 13

Democratic Left: 4

Round 3 Totals:

Conservative Republicans: 12

Populist Democrats: 11

Democratic Left: 9

Traditional Republicans: 7

Traditional Democrats: 4

Grand Total:

Conservative Republicans: 26

Populist Democrats: 21

Traditional Republicans: 20

Traditional Democrats: 17

Democratic Left: 12

Good job everyone!!

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