HIST 1301 – Midterm Study Guide Be prepared to answer the following essay questions. Be sure to include specific examples that support your thesis and conclusions. Your response to each essay must be at least 500 words in length. 1. A series of events and conditions existed in the Old World at the dawn of the fifteenth century that made New World exploration not only possible but also desirable. Identify these events and conditions‚ and explain how each helped set the stage for exploration
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AP* U.S. History Study Guide and Review Aligned with Bailey’s American Pageant - 13th edition - This book is available in print‚ online at: www.lulu.com/content/310851 * “AP” is a registered trademark of the College Board AP US History Review and Study Guide for “American Pageant” is available in print at www.lulu.com/content/310851 Notes • Don’t use this review instead of reading the text. Use this as a supplement‚ not a substitute. Be sure to practice free-response questions
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years. You’ve probably all heard the saying‚ "Those who do not learn history are doomed to repeat it." Why I brought this point up today is because of a recent change in George Washington University. They just barely made learning U.S. history optional for history majors. U.S. History is extremely important and it needs to be appreciated and taught. So first we will learn about the mistake of throwing that ball and making U.S. history optional
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The Chimney Sweeper AP question Q2 The Author‚ Blake‚ tells the story of the life of young chimney sweepers. In the Poems‚ Blake uses figurative language to show the characters dreams as he is forced to work in chimneys. Blake contrasts the two sides of the boy’s dreams and fantasies. In the first poem the main character dreams about the day he dies so he can be from this figurative hell that he works in. “And he opened the coffins & set them all free.” (line 14) Blake emphasizes the agony
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AP ENGLISH OPEN ENDED QUESTIONS FOR EXAMINATIONS (Question 3) Sample Question 1: In some works of literature the insanity (or a period of insanity) of a main character plays a central role. Choose a novel or play of literary merit and write an essay in which you discuss the mental illness of a central character and the specific ways in which that character’s illness relates to the larger themes of the work. Avoid plot summary. Sample Question 2: “The struggle to achieve dominance over others frequently
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Andy Levis November 3‚ 2014 3rd Hour AP English Lit and Comp AP Open Lit. Question 1. Paradise Lost‚ John Milton‚ 1667/1674 2. God- the almighty power who controls all life on Earth Satan- rebel angel who wanted to do what he wanted rather than live under God’s rules but was God’s most beautiful angel who decided to head to the dark side Adam- God’s creation‚ man who disobeyed God’s orders and sinned Eve- another one of God’s creations‚ woman who disobeyed God’s orders and sinned just like Adam All
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Subjects such as college and AP classes were far from my mind. Sure I cared about doing well in school‚ but my concerns revolved more around the fun activities I planned outside of school. However‚ as I entered high school my concerns changed greatly. “Ugh my parents want me to take the AP and SAT II test for Chinese‚ the regular SATs‚ and I have to take three APs next year as well‚” I complained to my friends. “Well‚ that’s not horrible‚ I took AP World History last year and I wanted to drop
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1. Why was the year 1989 one of the most momentous in the twentieth century? Overall‚ the year 1989 saw the greatest expansion of pro-democracy protests the world had seen in years. In April‚ thousands of students‚ teachers‚ workers‚ and even some government officials crowded “…Tiananmen Square in the heart of Beijing‚ demanding greater democracy in China” (Foner 1048). Inspired by America and recent reforms in the Soviet Union‚ the protests lasted until July‚ when government troops reportedly
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challenging. Each question has 5 possible responses. The raw score for this section is figured by adding one point for each correct answer and subtracting 1/4 point for each one that is answered incorrectly. The incorrect answers are called distractors‚ and some of them will seem like they could be right. But there is always only one correct answer‚ and if you fill in more than one oval for a particular question on your response sheet‚ you will have that response marked as incorrect. Questions left blank
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Tried to restore peace b. Wandered through nature in search of finding answers. c. Hiawatha & Deganawidah (peacemaker)’s story wasn’t written until the 19th century. c. Found holy man who helped their nation to be introduced in a new message of peace. B. Submerging Differences 1. Made a confederacy based on the condolence ritual. 2. Sequence of bloody warfare lowered by peace. 3. Orgins date around A.D. 1400 II. First Americans A. C. 13‚000-2500 B.C. B. New worlds a. Two
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