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Hist 311:The United States Of America Since 1776 April 2011 Question Paper

Hist 311:The United States Of America Since 1776 April 2011 

Course:Bachelor Of Education Arts

Institution: Kabarak University question papers

Exam Year:2011



KABARAK UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
2010/2011 ACADEMIC YEAR
FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF EDUCATION ARTS
COURSE CODE: HIST 311



INSTRUCTIONS:
 ANSWER QUESTION ONE AND ANY TWO QUESTIONS

1. (a) Analyze the causes of the American Revolution that led to the declaration
of independence in 1776. (10marks)
(b) Discuss the major structural foundations of American society that emerged
after the declaration of independence. (10marks)
(c) Briefly discuss the contribution of either George Washington of Thomas
Jefferson. (10marks)

2. Critically examine the process of slave acquisition in Africa and the type of
work that they did in America. (20marks)

3. Discuss the major economic transformations the United States of America
underwent during the 19th century. (20marks)

4. Explain the major changes that took place in the United States of America
between 1918 and 1963. What achievements marked out the career of two
presidents; Franklin Roosevelt and John F. Kennedy? (20marks)

5. Write notes explaining why the following two American presidents are
considered the greatest. (20marks)
(a) James Monroe (1758-1831)
(b) Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865).







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