Notes & Summaries for History

Barron's AP World History, 7th Edition/Barron's AP World History, 7th Edition With this fully revised and updated guide, students will receive in-depth preparation for the NEW AP World History exam being administered for the first time in May of 2017. This must-have manual includes: Revised strategies for answering all question types unit short cut charts that help organize a better study plan Two full-length practice tests with answer explanations reflecting the new exam A review of world histo...

ART 1401 Milestone#1 Art History I 1 Which of the following correctly defines casting? • In art, the process of taking away (i.e., carving) • A process that involves printing on the part of the printing block that is raised • In art, the process of adding layers or bits of material • The creation of sculpture by pouring a liquid (e.g., plaster, molten metal, wax) into a mold and letting it harden before removing the mold CONCEPT Sculpture 2 Which of the following terms best desc...

Which statement is NOT true of the Progressives? • They wanted to replace capitalism with a socialized economy. • They sought to improve industrial working conditions for men, women, and children. • They advocated the creation of more democratic election processes. • They relied on science and technology to improve governance. 2 Theodore Roosevelt’s “Square Deal” had three main components. Choose the action that was NOT included in his plan. • regulation of corporatio...

US History 1 Unit 1 Challenge 1 HIST 105 US History 1 Unit 1 Challenge 1-3 Which of the following statements is true? a.) The writing of history is influenced by the cultural environment in which it is written. b.) Historical interpretations of past events rarely change over time. c.) History is best determined through the lenses of politics and economics. d.) Historians have a responsibility to merge their own experiences into historical narratives. Consider the following research questi...

US_History_Milestone (A guaranteed) Which of the following historians is analyzing the European perspective of history?  Nadir interviews his state representative about the Bill of Rights.  Natalie travels to sites where battles took place in the American Revolution.  Nate studies the uniforms worn in the American Revolution by both armies.  Nan reviews English military records from the American Revolution. CONCEPT Think About It: What is History? 2 Which native civilization practice...

2017 History 410 Final Exam Question 1.1. (TCO 6) The 1914 assassination of the heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne was a factor in causing World War I. What else might be considered factors? (Points : 4) British and German competition for the largest global empire The arms race to create weapons to defend empires The power of nationalism, which suggested that one’s nation is superior to others All of the above Question 2.2. (TCO 6) The United States entered Wor...

U.S. History 2-Unit 2 -Milestone 2 U.S History 2-Unit 2 -Milestone 2 The Red Scare was in response to labor unrest and radical activism following World War I. Which event is considered a consequence of the Red Scare? During the 1920s, W. E. B. Du Bois and Marcus Garvey were early proponents of an ideology known as Pan-Africanism. What was a key way in which Garvey’s beliefs differed from that of Du Bois? President Roosevelt introduced a First New Deal and a Second New Deal to over...

Choose the statement that best explains why Eugene McCarthy had the support of many students during the 1968 presidential election. • He decided to compete in the Democratic primary by running on an antiwar campaign. • He had the support of most party leaders and was popular with blue-collar workers who were in unions. • Most of his support was coming from African Americans and other minorities, as well as Catholics. • He represented Southern Democrats who were resistant to the ...

Which of the following was NOT a consequence of government efforts to address violent crime and drug use in the 1980s and 1990s? • African Americans made up approximately 70 percent of the prison population. • President Clinton signed a bill that increased funding for law enforcement officials. • Prisons provided a source of jobs and revenue for rural areas. • Rising use of crack cocaine generated violence between rival gangs. 2 President Richard Nixon’s process of “Vietnam...

Art history 1 Unit 2 Milestone Sophia Course 1 What is the purpose of the oculus in the Pantheon? • To let light in the interior of the structure • To provide support to the massive columns • To provide support to the dome • It is strictly a decorative feature CONCEPT The Pantheon 2 Which of the following is the name of the oldest and most authoritative Hindu religious texts? • Ashoka • Sarnath • Trefoil • Vedas CONCEPT Ancient India 3 Which of the following corr...