HS204.01 U.S. SINCE 1945
MIDTERM STUDY GUIDE, SPRING 2010
The exam consists of an essay and short answers.
PART ONE: Essay, 70%
TWO of the following will appear on the exam; write on ONE.
The Cold War generated intense rivalry between conflicting political systems. From the American perspective, describe the central issues involved, and compare and contrast Cold War initiatives and achievements within any two administrations between 1945 and 1963. (You may include FDR’s final term as one choice). Make specific reference to course readings for supporting evidence in your essay.
Personality, image, and symbolism played important roles in American politics and culture in post-WWII decades. Write an essay describing these factors and their influence over American life during TWO specific time-periods between the 1940s and the Kennedy Administration. Draw specifically from course readings to generate supporting evidence for your essay.
You are a 20 year old college student in 1950 caught up in the drama of the Red Scare. Locate yourself geographically, politically, and economically in an essay on your mindset and on the complexity of this issue. Discuss the range of issues generating the Red Scare and your thoughts on Cold War propaganda. Draw specifically from the readings to generate supporting evidence for your essay.
PART TWO 30%
12 of the following will appear on the exam. Identify and give the significance of 6 (total) terms or names. A typical answer will consist of at least a paragraph.
MCCARRON ACT YALTA DOMINO THEORY
NATIONAL SECURITY ACT
NEW FRONTIER CAMELOT
TAFT-HARTLEY ACT
DOUGLAS MACARTHUR
PHIL GRAHAM
MISSILE GAP
DIXIECRATS
ETHEL ROSENBERG
HUAC
SECURITY VS IDENTITY
MCCARTHYISM
BIG BARBECUE
KHRUSHCHEV
NSC-68
FAIR DEAL
HENRY CABOT LODGE
BAY OF PIGS
WHY ENGLAND SLEPT
PROFILES IN COURAGE
ARMY-MCCARTHY HEARINGS
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