WHEN IS THE TEST? Wednesday, 4/29
WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING? A Bluebook or Greenbook and a
full brain!
I.
MULTIPLE CHOICE: You will answer 25 of 27 questions.
Taken from notes and readings.
Focus
especially on the lecture outlines that are on the blog.
II.
ESSAY: One of the following questions will be on the test:
1.
Why
did the assassination of a minor political figure lead to global war in 1914?
2.
What
caused the Scramble for Africa? What impact did it have?
3.
Famous
historical figure Francois Bidet once wrote, “Some say that the legacy of the
French Revolution was nothing more than a new emperor and a few new laws.
However, broadly speaking, the French Revolution set the groundwork for the
whole 19th century.” Do you agree? What was the impact of the French
Revolution?
HOW TO DO WELL ON THIS ESSAY:
Ø Prepare an outline. No, you cannot bring it to class, but you can
memorize it;
Ø Add tons of details to your outline. If for instance, you are discussing the
revolutions of 1848, do not just write generally, “the old leaders were
removed.” Instead, write specifically, with names and dates, “King Louis
Philippe (king from 1830-1848) and his Prime Minister Francois Guizot, were not good leaders,
and the king even abdicated the throne in March of 1848.
Ø Do that in every case—add detail!
Ø Answer broadly. The quick answer is going to be too narrow.
Ø Organize the answer like an essay, with an intro, body, and conclusion;
Ø However, do not worry about the written form. You are not going to be
judged on the presentation or spelling or other such writing issues;
Ø With that said, be thoughtful; the best answers will have detail and
analysis!
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