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Study Plan for History of USA

1) Introduction:a. From ancient times to 1492
b. Advent of the Europeans to British supremacy (1492-1606)
2) USA as a British Colony (1606-1783).
3) USA as an Independent Country (1783 - 1819)
4) Expansion of USA: From 13 to 50 States (1820 - 1949)
5) Constitution of the USA: Salient Features
6) Civil War between the North and the East (1850 - 1869)
7) Industrialization and its emergence as one of the world powers (1870 -1916)
8) USAs role in the Two World Wars (1914 1918 & 1939 - 1945)
9) Post 1945 world scenario and emergence of USA and USSR as the Two World Powers.
10) American Role in patronizing UNO and International Organizations 1945 2012
11) American Role in Cold War and its emergence as the Sole Super Power (1945 -1990).
12) International Concerns of USA: An Overview.
13) The War on Terror: The Role of Pakistan and USA (2001 - 2012)
14) Global perceptions of the USA.
15) Progressive Era: Reforms of Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson,
16) The Great Depression and the New Deal
17) Civil Rights Movement
18) United States role in International Conflicts
19) US Presidential Election
20) The US Congress: Role and Functions
21) Separation of Powers: Check and Balances
Study Plan According to Past Papers
JOHN ADAMS
President John Adams inherited George Washingtons policy problems but not his aura of
leadership. Elaborate. (2000)
THOMAS JEFFERSON
Thomas Jefferson described his election to the American Presidency in 1800 as the Second
American Revolution. Was the claim justified? Support your answer with evidence. (2001)
Discuss Jefferson's decision to purchase the Louisiana Territory, and explain the political and
economic impact of this decision on the United States. (2004)
Thomas Jefferson was termed a bull in the china closet by the Federalists when he became
the President of the United States of America but his policies and performance negated this
impression. Discuss. (2009)
In what ways did the philosophy and purposes of Jacksonian democracy differ from those of
the Jeffersonian democrats? (2011)
Discuss Thomas Jefferson as president,politician and political theorist. (2013)
In what respect did the philosophy and rationale of Jackosnian democracy differ from those
of Jeffersonian? (2015)
MONROE DOCTRINE
Monroe Doctrine was a Charter of Americas Isolation. Still what circumstances compelled
U.S.A. to plunge into the World Wars. (2000)
What is Monroe Doctrine? On what occasions has it been enforced and with what results?
(2005)
Note: The Monroe Doctrine (2001), (2007)

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ANDREW JACKSON
In what way did the philosophy and purpose of Jacksonian democracy differ from those of
the Jeffersonian democrats? (2002)
What are the Salient features of Andrew Jackson's Presidency and Democracy? (2004)
President Andrew Jackson was a peoples president. Discuss. (2006)
How did Jeffersonian Democratic thinking differ in philosophy and purpose from the
Jacksonian democracy? (2007)
What were the factors that ushered in the democratic era and the rise of the common man
with the election of Andrew Jackson to the presidency in 1928? (2007)
Note: Andrew Jackson (2008)
Jackson has been called the first modern President because he was the first to see the power
which a President might exercise Discuss. (2008)
President Andrew Jackson was a Peoples President. Discuss. (2010)
In what ways did the philosophy and purposes of Jacksonian democracy differ from those of
the Jeffersonian democrats? (2011)
Discuss impact of Jacksonian presidency on American politics of the time. (2013)
In what respect did the philosophy and rationale of Jackosnian democracy differ from those
of Jeffersonian? (2015)
ABRAHAM LINCOLN
Evaluate the Presidency of the Abraham Lincoln. (2001)
WOODROW WILSON
Note: Woodrow Wilson (2001)
Note: Wilsons Fourteen Points (2002)
Woodrow Wilson had said, "We had a chance to gain the leadership for the world. We have
lost it, and soon we shall be witnessing the tragedy of it all". Comment upon America's
attitude towards Treaty of Versailles. (2004)
Assess the contributions of President Woodrow Wilson to the problem of world peace and
security. (2005)
President Woodrow Wilson said in 1917 The world must be made safe for democracy. Its
peace must be planted upon tested foundations of political liberty. We have no selfish ends
to serve. We desire no conquest, no dominion Discuss what your consider to be the main
reason for the United Staes entry into World War I. Give reasons for your choice. (2007)
What were the tribulations of the USA president Woodrow Wilson in the post WW I era to
convince the other three associates to his own point of view? (2012)
FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT
Evaluate the presidency of Franklin D. Roosevelt. (2002)
Note: President F D Roosevelt. (2004), (2006)
President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1933 said This great nation will endure as it has endured,
will revive and prosper. Explain in light of the FDR presidency and the New Deal. (2007)
THE NEW DEAL
The NEW DEAL was to save capitalism but ironically it was denounced by the Capitalist
Class. Why? (2003)
Note: FDR and The New Deal (2008)

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HARRY S. TRUMAN (COLD WAR)

Note: Truman Doctrine (2002),
Trumans statement on fundamentals of American Foreign Policy in 1945. (2008)
Note: The Truman Doctrine and the Marshal Plan (2009)
Give an estimate of the tenure of Harry S. Truman with particular reference to Cold War.
(2011)
DWIGHT EISENHOWER
Note: Eisenhower Doctrine (2000)
JOHN FITZGERALD KENNEDY
J.F. Kennedy was many men. He was a statesman and politician. Analyze his domestic
reforms. (2000)
RICHARD NIXON
Critically evaluate Richard Nixon's accomplishments and failures during his presidency.
(2012)
Richard Nixon had many accomplishments as well as failures as the President of US.
Critically evaluate. (2014)
AMERICAN CIVIL WAR
The American Civil War brought revolutionary dangers in warfare, but more important,
produced significant economic and political reconstruction in the country. Discuss. (2000)
American Civil War (1860-65) was a clash of economic interests as well as of Social Ideals.
Elaborate. (2003)
Was the institution of slavery in the Southern States responsible for the Civil War? Discuss
with examples. (2007)
Discuss the major factors responsible for the sectional divide between the Northern and the
Southern states of the United States of America that finally led to the American Civil War.
(2009)
Examine the events and developments that pushed the American Nation towards the civil
war. (2013)
It is said that between the two great wars-- The American Civil War and the First World War
America transformed. Discuss how a rural republic transformed into an urban nation in less
than 50 years. (2014)
AMERICAN REVOLUTION
The American Revolution was the child of Enlightenment. Comment. (2003)
Some American historians insist that the American Revolution was a social upheaval as well
as a political revolt. Discuss the social and economic results of the Revolutionary years.
(2005)
Some American historians insist that the American Revolution was a social upheaval as well
as a political revolt. Discuss the social and economic results of the Revolutionary Years.
(2011)
US CONSTITUTION
The American Constitution is a system of Checks and Balances. Discuss. (2001)

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Describe the salient features of the constitution of USA. (2006)
Give the salient features of the Constitution of the USA. (2008)
What were the major flaws in the Articles of Confederation (the first constitution of the
United States of America) that led to the Philadelphia Convention and the drafting of a new
constitution? Discuss the salient features of the present constitution of the United States of
America. (2009)
The American Constitution is a system of checks and balances. Discuss. (2010)
WAR OF INDEPENDENCE
The American War of Independence was a revolt against Mercantilism. Discuss. (2006)
Describe the reasons that lead to the war of Independence. What part did the dislike of
mercantilism play in this war ? (2008)
Discuss the factors that led to the war of American Independence. Also analyse the reasons
for the growing popularity of Independence. (2010)
The American first war with the Britain made them independent; the second made them a
formidable power. Discuss. (2012)
The Declaration of Independence 1776 actually shapes the way Americans live their lives.
Discuss. (2014)
SLAVERY ISSUE
Critically examine the significance of the issue of Slavery in American history. (2001)
One of the bitterest fruits of westward expansion was the intensification of the slavery
controversy. Do you agree with this statement? Support your answer with specific incidents.
(2002)
Note: Issue of Slavery in America. (2004) (2006)
Compare and contrast the views of each of the following towards the institution of slavery in
the United States. Charles Summer, Stephen A. Douglas, Abraham Lincoln. (2005)
WAR AGAINST TERROR
Impact of the tragic terrorist attack on September 11, 2001 on World Trade Centre. (2001)
Discuss, War against Terror as an instrument of US foreign policy. (2002)
Note: US War on terrorism (2003) (2007)
Write comprehensively on the American Foreign Policy towards Pakistan in the light of 9/11
and War on Terror. (2010)
COLD WAR
Note: Cold War (2000) (2006)
FOREIGN POLICY
Discuss, War against Terror as an instrument of US foreign policy. (2002)
Highlight salient aspects of American foreign policy since World War II. (2005)
Discuss briefly the USA relations with Pakistan from the earliest time. (2006)
How do you think the foreign Policy of USA concerning Europe and Japan between the two
world wars can be held responsible for the World War II? (2006)
How has the American foreign policy strategy been altered by Americas war on terror? How
has this influenced American relations with Pakistan? (2008)
The U.S. foreign policy in the light of 9/11 and the War on Terror (2009)

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Write comprehensively on the American Foreign Policy towards Pakistan in the light of 9/11
and War on Terror. (2010)
Discuss American foreign policy towards Afghanistan since 9/11 and her exit strategy. (2011)
MARSHAL PLAN
The United States would do whatever it is able to do to assist in the return of normal
economic health in the world, without which there can be no political stability and no
assured peace. Discuss in the light of Marshall Plan. (2002)
Note: The Truman Doctrine and the Marshal Plan (2009)
WAR OF 1812
Note: War with England 1812 (2005)
What developments lead to the war of 1812? How did the war increase American prestige?
(2008)
The American first war with the Britain made them independent; the second made them a
formidable power. Discuss. (2012)
BUSH DOCTRINE
The Bush Doctrine is the name given to a set of foreign policy guidelines first unveiled by
President George Bush in his commencement speech to the graduating class of West Point
given on June 1, 2002. Explain with arguments. (2007)
Note: The Bush doctrine (2008)
COLONIAL PERIOD
Describe in detail the colonial period in the history of United States of America. (2008)
Account for America's emergence as an imperialist -colonialist power after 1898. (2004)
Explain the characteristics of Colonial assemblies and representative government from 1776
to 1789. (2004)
Why England failed to take the initiative in the colonization of the American continent? What
factors were responsible for the British interest in establishing their colonies in the areas
that are now part of the United States of America? (2009)
Discuss the conditions that led Massachusetts Bay, Plymouth, Connecticut and New Haven
Colonies to form New England Confederation in 1643. (2014)
WESTWARD EXPANSION
Since the Declaration of Independence Westward expansion is a story of annexations
cessions and purchases. Elaborate. (2002)
Since the Declaration of Independence, the Westward expansion was a story of annexations,
concession and purchases. Discuss. (2015)
FEDERALIST
Who were FEDERALISTS? What were their political views and economic vision for the US?
(2003)
Write comprehensively about the struggle between the Federalists and anti-Federalists from
1787 to 1800 in the USA. (2006)
Discuss the struggle between the Federalists and anti-Federalists in America (1787-1800).
What were their respective political and economic ideas? (2010)

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Discuss the trends and causes leading to the expansion of federal government's power in
the U.S. (2015)
GREAT DEPRESSION
Note: The great depression 1929(2006)
Discuss in the details the causes and effects of the Great Depression on the people and
society of the United States of America. (2009)
PROGRESSIVE MOVEMENT
Discuss the progress of the Progressive Movement in the United States between 1900-1916.
(2001)
Note: Progressive Movement. (2004)
WATERGATE SCANDAL
What do you know about the Water Gate Scandal? What lesson the American national had
learnt from it? (2010)
US AS A MELTING POT
Americans are called a Nation of Nations very briefly describe the different waves of
immigrants that came to the US. Has America been a melting pot or a mixing bowl?
(2003)
Discuss evolution of Muslim Community in the US. (2011)
US INVASION OF IRAQ
Evaluate the U.S. invasion of Iraq in 2003. How far the American policymakers remained
successful in achieving their goals? (2015)
OBAMAS ADMINISTRATION
Discuss US financial crises and Obama policy to put the house in order. (2011)
The US President can quite literally be called the President of the world. Examine this
statement in the light of the events of late 20th and early 21st centuries. (2014)
CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT
Write a comprehensive note on the Black Civil Rights Movement in America for equal civil
rights and the role played in it by different individuals and organizations. (2009)
Write a comprehensive note on the civil rights movement with a particular mention to the
American women and the blacks. (2012)
POST COLD WAR SCENARIO
Critically examine U.S role as a peace maker in the post-Cold war era,with particular
reference to the Balkans and South Asia. (2013)
NEW WORLD ORDER
Discuss the American efforts to build a New World Order after the end of the Cold war.
Comment on its success or failure. (2013)
Did US succeed in its attempts to create a New World Order at the end of the Cold War?
Discuss with arguments. (2014)

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21st CENTURY
Will the 21st century as well be an American century or will the USA be obscured by new
superpowers like China or the EU? (2012)
The US President can quite literally be called the President of the world. Examine this
statement in the light of the events of late 20th and early 21st centuries. (2014)
US FINANCIAL SYSTEM
What are the sources of government Revenues and Funds in U.S.A.? Is it true to say that the
Americans pay taxes for civilized society? (2000)
Trace out the grounds of augmentation of the US financial system in the post WW II epoch.
(2012)
What are the Sources of Revenues and Funds of Government in the U.S.? Is it true to say
that the Americans pay taxes for civic facilities? (2015)
MISCELLANEOUS
Describe Pan-Americanism with special reference to Latin American Republics. (2000)
Evaluate briefly Americas political and military involvement in Iraq since Iran-Iraq War.
(2001)
Between 1877 and 1900 the American Society was transformed from being agrarian and
rural to being industrial and urban. What factors and forces helped to bring about this
change? (2003)
After World War-II the dominant focus of the U.S. policy had been anti-Communism on global
scale. Discuss. (2004)
What do you understand by Manifest Destiny? What fruits it bore in the shape of expansion
of United States? (2005)
Discuss the internal and external factors that led the U.S on an imperialist path at the end of
the 19th century. (2013)
Compare the Lockean philosophy with the American Political thought. (2015)
SHORT NOTES
Note: Dollar Diplomacy (2000)
Note: U - 2 Incident (2000)
Note: Waterloo Scandal (2001)
Note: Missouri Compromise 1820 (2002)
Note: New World Order (2002)
Note: POPULSM of the 1890s. (2003)
Note: The Jazz Age. (2003)
Note: McCarthyism (2003)
Note: Watergate Scandal. (2004), (2009)
Note: Compromise of 1850 (2005)
Note: Jays Treaty (2005)
Note: NATO (2005)
Note: The Declaration of Independence(2007)
Note: Navigation Act of 1660(2007)
Note: The Scandals and controversies involving President William Jefferson Bill Clinton (2009)
Note: George Washington (2010)
Note: The issue of slavery (2010)

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The Great Depression (2010)

U.Z Incident (2010)
The Atlantic Charter. (2011)
The Monroe Doctrine (2011)
War of 1812 (2011)
Malcolm-X (2011)
the beginning and the end of the cold war (2012)
what was the Dulles Doctrine? (2012)
the Japanese American internment (2012)
the modern feminism in the USA (2012)
Benjamin Franklin (2013)
Marbury vs Madison (2013)
Korean war (2013)
Watergate scandal (2013)
George Washington (2014)
Desert Storm (2014)
Tammany Hall (2014)
Federal Securities (2015)
Natural Aristocracy of Thomas Jefferson (2015)
Monroe Doctrine (2015)

Part 1:
1.
Causes, results and significance of the war of independence.
2.
Delay in the formation of the union and theories of Federalists (Hamilton, John Jay
and Madison) and Anti-Federalists (Henry Lee, Patrick Henry and Thomas Jefferson).
3.
Purchase of Louisiana.
4.
Jeffersons democracy and his philosophy of government.
5.
Marbury vs. Madison case (1803).
6.
James Madison and war with England.
7.
Missouri compromise 1820.
8.
Monroe doctrine.
9.
Characteristics of Andrew Jacksons Presidency.
10.
Westward expansion.
11.
Wilmot proviso and Compromise of 1850.
12.
Slavery and its abolition movement.
Part 2:
13.
Civil war 1861-65:
a.
Causes
b.
Significance
c.
Problems created by the war
d.
Post-war reconstruction
e.
Role of Abraham Lincoln before, during and after the war
14.
Economic transformation:
a. factors responsible
b. Rise of big businesses
c. Impacts of economic transformation
15.
Progressivism
16.
Theodore Roosevelt

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17.
Dollar diplomacy
18.
Wilson and New-Freedom
19.
America and 1st WW (Wilsons 14 points and rejection of the treaty of Versailles
included)
20.
Causes of Great Depression and its impacts.
21.
Franklin Delano Roosevelt and the New Deal.
22.
US and 2nd WW.
23.
Trumans Doctrine (March 19th, 1947).
But please dont consider it as a last word, my intention about sharing this list is not to
promote selective study but just to give you an idea about how the papers can be tackled in
an efficient manner. I need to share my experience of International Law (CE2013) when I
gone selective but when faced the paper there was only one question which I could attempt,
owing to my selective study, but fortunately, my specialization in International Affairs saved
me from humiliation and could manage to get 48. As I told you in my previous post that you
must also prepare some important questions pertaining to US role in the WOT and from its
post-modern history so please dont forget that point. Anyhow, Good Luck!

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