Hist 415:History Of Usa Since 1865 Question Paper
Hist 415:History Of Usa Since 1865
Course:Education
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2012
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 3''RD ''TRIMESTER 2012 (DAY) EXAMINATIONS
FACULTY : EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : EDUCATION
UNIT CODE : HIST 415
UNIT TITLE : HISTORY OF USA
TIME : 2 HOURS
Instruction:
Answer three questions only.
Question One
Explain three reasons for the migration and settlement of Early in habitant in America.
(6mks)
Describe how the Africans arrived in the United States.
(5mks)
Discuss the challenges early inhabitants of U.S.A experienced.
(9mks)
Question Two
With the use of examples, describe what is meant by JIM crow laws in the history of united states of America
. (10mks)
On December 1, 1955 Rosa parks was arrested for refusing to give up her seat to a white man on the bus. "……….. the only tired I was, was tired of giving in" said Rosa Parks. In view of this describe the activities leading to Montgomery Bus Boycott.
(10mks)
Question Three
Explain why USA remained Neutral during the First World War up to 1917.
(10mks)
Discuss the factors that promoted USA to join the First World War. (10mks)
Question Four
Discuss the cause and consequences of the American civil War of 1861-1865. (20mks)
Question Five
USA is one of worlds Group of Eight most industrialized nations in the world. Discuss the emergence of USA as a world’s industrial power. (20mks)
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