Notes & Summaries for History

Edexcel Level 3 GCE History Advanced Paper 1History Advanced Paper 1: Breadth study with interpretations Option 1B: England, 1509–1603: authority, nation and religion

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...

Sophia US History 1 Milestone 4 1 Which of the following events resulted in western lands being given away for a nominal fee to independent adults who could improve on them? 2 Which of the following was an advantage for the Union in the Civil War? 3 4 Which statement about the Wade-Davis Bill is true? 5 Which element of Manifest Destiny is reflected in the following statement? 6 Consider the following statement: "A woman can best support the nation by cultivating virtue within her hous...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...