History Essay part2

HIST 111: Exam Three Study Guide

Final: Thursday, December 14, 7:30-10:00 PM

6 ID Questions

· Taken from lecture material not covered in the essay question

· 5 points each, 30 points total

· Include the following in a few sentences:

· Who or what

· When

· A few important details

· Why it was important – significance

Essay Question

· This is worth 50 points (half the exam.)

· The essay should cover a minimum of 3 blue book pages; more is encouraged as time allows.

· It is crucial to include the events listed next to each outline point, but other historical details should be included, as well.

· You will be required to answer the following question from the class lectures:

Explain how the argument over whether the West would be slave-soil or free-soil pulled the North and the South farther and farther apart between 1820 and 1860, eventually culminating in the Civil War.

This is the required outline. Points will be deducted for failure to use this outline.

Introduction – Briefly state points

I. A Bad Beginning: Missouri Compromise

II. Conquering Territory – Include sectional issues over TX & the Mexican War

III. Congressional Competition – Include Wilmot Proviso, Compromise of 1850, KS-NE Act, Senate Caning

IV. Party Realignment – Include Whig collapse, Free-Soil Party, Republicans & Lincoln, Democrats’ changes

V. Final Fiascos – Include Bleeding Kansas, John Brown, and secession following Lincoln’s election

Conclusion – Briefly restate points

Multiple Choice

· MC questions on all primary sources discussed since Test 2

· 10 questions - 2 points each, 20 points total

Other Info

· wilso533@email.sc.edu

· Read the syllabus to review past textbook assignments.

· Syllabus is on Blackboard.

· All requirements are as stated in the syllabus.