History Answers

How did this invention contribute to the expansion of the plantation system?

What is republicanism?

Describe briefly Kant’s “Perpetual Peace” argument?

Is democracy a better system of government and should it be promoted by peaceful and forceful means?

Are critics of the democratic peace right to argue that no adequate explanation has been given for the absence of war among democracies?

What is meant by an illiberal nation?

What were the real motivations for the Gulf War of 1990-1, where the USA led a collective international force?

Should democracy be prompted by both peaceful and forceful means?

Who benefits from democratic peace-building in post-conflict societies? Contrast short and long-term beneficiaries.

Differentiate between empirical evidence and historical evidence?

Is there enough empirical and historical evidence to support the optimists' opinion that US hegemony is durable? Cite at least two examples to support your argument

Do you agree with the pessimists' opinion that decline is inevitable and that current trends support the view that US hegemony is fleeting? Cite at least two examples.

Is the United States maintaining a status quo international order or an expansionist one? Explain.

Does military power help countries to achieve political goals?

To what extent does the success of economic development underpin diplomatic influence?

Can you assess the influence of rising powers without advancing a clear view of global order?

How do you think Confederation would benefit the colonies of British North America? 

How did canceling the Reciprocity Treaty affect the colonies of British North America? 

Write an essay in response to the following question: “How can the concept of ubuntu be incorporated (a) in the classroom practice and (b) in the life of a person in general?” (Consult chapter 1 of the prescribed textbook.) Substantiate your response with examples from your classroom

Document A: Luther in 1517

(sourcing) When was this document written? What was Luther's purpose in writing it?

Did the threat of Soviet espionage justify the reaction from HUAC and McCarthy?

Name two measures taken by President Hoover that provided government assistance during the Depression. ( short answer )