Monday, March 14, 2005

Model Test Paper, April 2005, U.S.A.

M. A. I. History:
Paper III Option (i) The U. S. A. 1860 – 1973
Time: 3 Hrs. M.M. 100


Instructions:
The paper is divided into four Units.
Attempt four questions in all. Select one question from each Unit.
Each question carries 25 marks.

Unit I
Discuss in detail the issue of Slavery as the cause of the Civil War.
What were the problems of Reconstruction in 1864? What was the Johnson Plan and what were the objections
against it?
Unit II
Discuss the circumstances leading to the Spanish-American War of 1898.
Discuss the salient features of the rise of American imperialism in 1890’s.
Unit III
Write in brief the main features of the Progressive Movement.
Discuss critically the New Deal Legislation.
Unit IV
Discuss the role of America in Second World War.
Write the main features of the Cold war and the American policy during this period upto 1960?

Wednesday, March 09, 2005

Term Papers: M. A. I Session ending 2006


There are some good Ideas for the term papers. Click on the headings (links) below:

I hope that some M. A. I year students would find the resources useful and readymade term papers with all the sources mentioned provided their teachers do not come to learn about them before they submit it. (blink)

M. A. II: History of Punjab


A review is being carried out at the blog Review Views and Anlaysis on the book of J. S. Garewal titled The Akalis, A short history. It is being carried out as per the perception of the reviewer which he calls as Reviewer’s Reading. In it, each chapter will be analysised, and major theme would be brought out in conclusion. A summary will also be attempted at appropriate places. All such sections and write up may be helpful for the students to prepare their own notes, learn about the contents of the book and also help in understanding the contents of book which could help them in writing their own notes with the help of their own copy if they have one.

The contents of the review is carried out in such a manner that the students may be able to write answers for the questions on the post independent period.

Also check out the following link by clicking here.

Keep in touch. You may soon find a review on Guru Nanak in History, The Sikhs of Punjab, Punjab under the Sultans and other relevant essays.

You may not get it before your papers but it could be useful otherwise. The students of M. A. I may also give attention.

Friday, March 04, 2005

Question Bank based on Last Years Question Papers, M. A. I, History of U.S.A.


A General Note: The year 2005 has been re-framed. However, the overall subject contents remains the same. It is restructuring and not a new syllabus.
Find below a question bank against major topics of History of U.S.A., Paper III, M. A. I. of Punjab University, Chandigarh. It is a set of questions which had been asked during previous years since April 1995. They are the questions which may reappear again. Rather, it should be stated that the following questions would again come this year also.



Civil War: Growth of Sectionalism: Secession and war: diplomacy of the war; result of the Civil War.
Briefly discuss the origin and progress of the Civil War.
Discuss the institution of slavery as a cause of the Civil War. April 97
Discuss critically the background of the Civil War. October 97
"My paramount object is to save the Union, and is not either to save or destroy slavery … (Lincoln)" Explain the context of secession. April 98
Discuss critically the results of Civil War. October 98
Discuss the causes and the course of the Civil War. April 99
Discuss critically the results of the Civil War in U. S. A. September 99
Evaluate critically the results of the American Civil War. April 00
Evaluate Lincoln administration’s policies towards Slavery and Negroes from 1861 to the 13th amendment. To What extent is it justified to say that Lincoln was the "Great Emancipator"? September 00
What were the causes that led to the America Civil War? April 01
Discuss the foreign Policy of Union and Confederacy during the Civil War. September 01


Reconstruction of the South: Problems of Reconstruction; Presidential Reconstruction; Congressional Reconstruction.
What were the main problems of Reconstruction? How was the new relationship between the "slaves" and whites built in the reconstruction era?
Discuss the policies of Reconstruction pursued by Andrew Johnson and Grant. April 96
How the Congressional Reconstruction proved to be a blessing in disguise? April 97
Write a critical note on the Congressional Reconstruction. October 97
Discuss the Presidential Reconstruction. Why was it not liked by the Congress Radicals? April 98
Analyse the problems of Reconstruction under Johnson and Grant. October 98
Critically evaluate the Ordeal of Reconstruction. April 99
Discuss the problems of Reconstruction of the South. September 99
Discuss the working of Congressional reconstruction of the South American. April 00
What was the impact of Civil War on the economies of north and South? Discuss. September 00
Critically evaluate competing approaches to Reconstruction. September 00
Was Congressional Reconstruction a blessing in disguise? Examine. April 01
Critically evaluate competing approaches to Reconstruction. September 01

Advanced Industrialization and Urbanization: Communication and technology; Big Business, 1875 – 1900; growth of cities.
Describe the foundations and growth of the American industry in the year 1875-1900 with special emphasis on rail-road industry.
What do you understand by Big Business? Discuss with reference to Trust and Monopolies? April 97
Discuss the causes and consequences of the Industrial Transmutation in the United States of America. October 97
Discuss the Rail Road Revolution and its contribution to the industrialization of the United States. April 98
Write a critical note on the urbanization and industrialization in USA from 1875 to 1900. October 98
"The rail roads are not run for the benefit of the dear public." Analyse the above statement. April 99
Write a critical note on Industrial Transmutation and Big Business from 1857-1900. September 99
Examine the rise of New Industries and Big Business in America. April 00
Discuss in detail the industrial development in U. S. A. from 1875 – 1900. April 01

Emergence as a World Power: War with Spain; Causes and Results; Decision for imperialism.
The Spanish-American War of 1898 was the end of the American isolationism. Briefly describe the impact of this war on America’s rise to the world power.
Discuss the circumstances leading to the Spanish-American War of 1898. Did it mark the beginning of American expansionism? April 96
Discuss the factor responsible for the rise of imperialism in the United States. April 97
Discuss critically the results of the Spanish American War 1898. October 97
Explain the outbreak of Spanish American War. Why is it called splendid little war? April 98
Discuss critically the causes and results of the U. S. Spanish War. October 98
Discuss the causes and result of U. S. Spanish War. September 99
What role did Spanish American War play in America’s expansionist policy? April 00
Why was Spanish-American War called a splendid little war? Critically examine its causes and the outcome. April 01


Populist and progressive Movements: Leaders and achievements 1890 – 1917.
Was Progressivism an urban, middle class response to social change?
What do you understand from the Populist Movement? What were its main achievements? April 96
Discuss critically the achievements of the Progressive movement? April 96
Discuss the contribution of President Taft in furthering the progressive Movement and show how he has not been given due credit for his role? April 97
What do you understand by the Progressive Movement? What were its main achievement? October 97
Discuss the rise of Populism and its achievements. April 98
Discuss the achievements of the Progressive movement. October 98
Elaborate the achievement of the Progressive Movement. September 99
"No Southern movement ever gave rise to a more colorful press than did Populism." Discuss Populist movement in the light of above remark. April 00
Discuss rise and growth of Progressive Movement. September 00
Critically evaluate the achievements of Progressive Movement. April 01
Account for the growth of Populist movement and its demoralization after the election of 1896. September 01
Discuss nature and growth of progressivism under New Nationalism and New Freedom. September 01


Overseas Expansion: The Caribbean and the Pacific: 1896 – 1915. Or The Rise of Imperialism (as per the New Syllabus)
"When I say I believe in the a Square Deal I do not mean to give every man the best hand." Discuss Theodore Roosevelt’s policy in the light of above remark. April 99
Critically examine the American entanglement in the Korean War. April 99
Account for the growth of American Imperialism in 1890s. September 00
Discuss the salient features of the rise of American imperialism in 1890’s. September 01


World Involvement: Un-neutral neutrality; the USA at the World War I; the Treaty and the League.
Why did America enter World War I? Describe the impact of the war on the US Congress.
What factors were responsible for the entry of the United States into the World War First? Discuss. April 96
Was the United States neutral in thought and action during the years 1914-1917? April 97
Why did the United States enter the First World War? April 98
Discuss the causes of the U. S. entry into the First World War. October 98
Discuss the circumstances leading to the entry of United States into First World War. April 99
Discuss the role of the U. S. A in the Paris Peace Settlement. September 99
Discuss the circumstances leading to the entry of United States into First World War. April 00
Evaluate American foreign policy under Woodrow Wilson. September 00
Critically evaluate Wilson’s moral diplomacy in war and peace. September 01


The Onset of Great Depression: Causes and Impact; the Hoover Programme.
Critically examine the causes for the Great Depression and describe its impact.
Discuss the causes of Great Depression. April 97
Discuss the causes of the Great Depression the United States of America. October 97
"The Great Depression was the baffling perplexity of America during the 1930’s." comment. April 99
Discuss the causes of the Great Depression in the United States. September 99
Critically examine Hoover administration and crisis of American capitalism. April 00
What was the impact of the World War I on the United States of America? April 01
What were the reasons that President Hoover failed to control Depression? April 01
Describe the causes of the Great Depression and its impact on American polity, economy and society. September 01


The New Deal: New Deal Legislation; foreign policy during the New Deal period.
How did the New Deal legislation affect the American society?
Discuss critically the New Deal Policy of Franklin Roosevelt. April 96
Discuss President Franklin d. Roosevelt’s "Good Neighbour" Policy. April 97
Write a critical note on the New Deal Legislation. October 97
Discuss the nature and principal objectives of the New Deal. April 98
Discuss critically the New Deal Legislation. October 98
Analyse the three Rs (Relief, Recovery and Reform) of Franklin D. Roosevelt’s programme. April 99
Write a critical note on the New Deal Legislation. September 99
How did New Deal contribute towards the expansion of Progressive ideology? April 00
In what ways did the New Nationalism and New Freedom Programs attempt to deal with the problem of concentrated power in American business and industry? Discuss. September 00
Discuss the role of President D. Roosevelt with special reference to his New Deal Policy. April 01
The New Deal neither cured the Depression nor rescued the nation from suffering but communicated human concern and promoted "People’s Capitalism". September 01



The Second World War: Issue of neutrality; the USA at war, planning a New World order.
Critically examine American strategy and diplomacy in the Second World War. April 96
Discuss the foreign policy of U. S. A. between the two World Wars. October 97
Explain American strategy and direction of the Second World War. April 98
Why did U. S. A join the Second World War? Analyse the causes. October 98
Discuss the role of America in Second World War. April 99
What was the impact of the World War II on American people? April 00
Give reasons for American participation the Second World War. September 00
Analyse the strategy of America in World War II. April 01
Account for reasons for American entrance in the Second World War. September 01



A balance of terror: Cold War: Origins; diplomacy of Cold War; containment of communism; Détente.
Was Atomic bomb dropped on Japan to merely subdue them or to demonstrate the continuing suspicion of post-War Soviet behavior? Discuss with special reference to the origins of the Cold War between US and Soviet Union.
Discuss the US foreign Policy during the Kennedy years. April 1995
Discuss critically the nature of the Cold War between the US and the Soviet Union. April 96
Explain Truman Doctrine and how it contained Communism. April 97
Discuss the nature of the Cold War and the American attempt to contain communism. October 97
What was containment policy? Discuss with reference to President Truman’s role. April 98
Analyse the origins and diplomacy of the Cold War. October 98
Examine the phase of Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union. April 99
Discuss critically the Origins and Diplomacy of the Cold War. September 99
Trace the origin and development of American cold War policies and explain "containment" in theory and practice. September 00
Discuss the relationship between United States and Soviet Union during the period of Cold War. April 01
Discuss origin and development of American Cold War policies explaining containment in theory and practice. September 01



Dilemma of Entanglement: Movements for Social Justice: The Feminist Movement; Temperance; Suffrage; Civil Rights.
Explain the American dilemma of entanglement in the Korean War. April 96
Discuss American involvement in Vietnam in the context of President Linden B. Johnson’s "It is the right ting to do." April 97
Explain the American dilemma of entanglement in the Vietnam War. October 97
How was the Civil Rights Act of 1964 a far reaching law on racial equality? April 98
Write a critical note on the Civil Rights movements in the U. S. A. during the period of your study. October 98
Write a critical note on the Feminist Movement in the U. S. A. September 99
Discuss the social trends in America from the period of Depression to Prosperity. April 00
Describe the growth of Civil Rights Movement since the Second World War with a focus on the leadership of Martin Luther King. September 00