History of USA 2018
No. 2. What is the variance between the Treaties of Paris in 1763 and 1783? Elaborate their significant effect on the US. (20)
No. 3. Why did American colonists criticize the Stamp Act of 1765? What was the Stamp Act Crisis and its repercussions on US society? (20)
No. 4. Discuss the factors that have contributed to the amended status of American women with a special allusion to Modern Feminism. (20)
No. 5. Critically trace the African American Struggle for Equality and how many of them rose to the highest office. (20)
No. 6. Trace out the reasons for US economic augmentation in the post-WW II era. (20)
No. 7. “New US Afghan policy may push Pakistan towards China.” Assess the observation in perception of the current deteriorating US-Pakistan relations. (20)
No. 8. Write an all-inclusive note on the beginning and end of the Cold War. (20)
Summaries of Questions:
No. 2. What is the variance between the Treaties of Paris in 1763 and 1783? Elaborate on their significant effect on the US.
The Treaty of Paris 1763 ended the Seven Years’ War, with Britain gaining control over French territories in North America, while the Treaty of Paris 1783 recognized American independence. The former reshaped colonial control, while the latter marked the birth of the USA, granting it sovereignty and territorial expansion.
No. 3. Why did American colonists criticize the Stamp Act of 1765? What was the Stamp Act Crisis and its repercussions on US society?
The Stamp Act imposed taxes without colonial representation, sparking protests and boycotts. The crisis united colonists against British authority, fostering revolutionary sentiment and laying the groundwork for independence movements through acts of defiance like the formation of the Stamp Act Congress.
No. 4. Discuss the factors that have contributed to the amended status of American women with a special allusion to Modern Feminism.
American women’s status improved through suffrage, civil rights, and workplace equality movements. Modern feminism emphasizes gender equality in social, political, and economic spheres, leading to legislative changes like the Equal Pay Act and fostering cultural shifts toward recognizing women’s rights and roles.
No. 5. Critically trace the African American Struggle for Equality and how many of them rose to the highest office.
African Americans fought for equality through abolition, the Civil Rights Movement, and political representation. Despite systemic racism, their struggle led to milestones like the Voting Rights Act. Barack Obama’s election as President symbolized progress, although challenges in racial justice persist.
No. 6. Trace out the reasons for US economic augmentation in the post-WWII era.
The USA’s post-WWII economic boom was driven by industrial innovation, military spending, global trade dominance, and the Marshall Plan. These factors fueled consumerism, suburbanization, and technological advancements, making the USA a global economic leader.
No. 7. “New US Afghan policy may push Pakistan towards China.” Assess the observation in perception of the current deteriorating US-Pakistan relations.
The US-Afghan policy, emphasizing reduced reliance on Pakistan, strained bilateral ties. Pakistan’s pivot toward China reflects shared strategic interests, including CPEC. This shift underlines growing regional realignments as US-Pakistan relations continue to face challenges.
No. 8. Write an all-inclusive note on the beginning and end of the Cold War.
The Cold War began post-WWII with ideological rivalry between the US (capitalism) and USSR (communism), marked by proxy wars, nuclear arms races, and alliances like NATO and the Warsaw Pact. It ended in 1991 with the USSR’s collapse, signaling US dominance and a shift to a unipolar world order.