HISTORY ESSAY

HIST 111: Exam Two Study Guide

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

· Don’t write too much – just a few sentences each - you have the essay coming!

Essay Question

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

· The essay should cover a minimum of 3 blue book pages.

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

· Discuss the development of political parties between 1790 and 1840 (William Henry Harrison’s victory.) Be sure to mention the presidents and politicians involved and include significant events that relate to the topic (such as, significance of Louisiana Purchase to Jefferson’s political beliefs.) Do not forget to include classical Republicanism.

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

Introduction – Briefly state points of paper

I. Two Party System at Work – The 1790s (Federalism and Republicanism with significant events and political figures)

II. Jeffersonian Republicanism – 1800-1824 (How Jefferson and successors implemented Republicanism, how Federalists fought them)

III. Jacksonian Democracy – 1828-1839 (Jackson’s political beliefs, his and Van Buren’s implementation of their political views)

IV. Whig/Democrat Parties, Election of 1840

Conclusion – Restate main points of paper

Multiple Choice

· MC questions on primary sources

· 10 questions - 2 points each, 20 points total

Other Info

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· Read the syllabus to review past textbook assignments.

· Syllabus is on Blackboard

· All requirements are as stated in the syllabus.

· You will have 75 minutes to take the exam.