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Q. No. 2. “The Revolution was effected before the war commenced. The Revolution was in
the hearts and minds of the people”. Discuss it with reference to the American Revolution.
(20)

Q. No. 3. “Though the Philadelphia convention was convened to amend the Articles of
Confederation, it resulted in the framing of an altogether new constitution”. Discuss. (20)

Q. No. 4. Compare and contrast the theories of government held by the Federalists and the
Anti-Federalists.

Q. No. 5. Compare and contrast Jeffersonian and Jacksonian democracy. (20)

Q. No. 6. Discuss the factors that led to the outbreak of Cold War. (20)

Q. No. 7. Critically examine the domestic policy of Harry S. Truman. Do you think it was an
improvement over the policy of New Deal? (20)

Q. No. 8. Write analytical notes on any TWO of the following: (10 each) (20)
(a) Watergate Scandal (b) US war on terrorism (c) Dred Scott Decision

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Q2. Discuss the role & significance of geopolitical features of Northwest Passage and Middle
Passage in shaping the history of the US.

Q3. Why did President Andrew Jackson sign the Indian Removal Act for the exchange of
land? Elaborate with rational arguments.

Q4. How the nativist thoughts formed the Know-Nothing political party and became a strong
public voice in the US? Explain with examples.

Q5. Discuss in detail the mainstream agenda of Theodore Roosevelt’s domestic-level Square
Deal program.

Q6. Discuss in detail how the Iroquoian people and their cultural traits are associated with
early American history.

Q7. How the strict-constructionist ideas of Jefferson and the loose-constructionist thoughts
of Hamilton created major debates in domestic US politics? Provide comprehensive
arguments.

Q8. Write short notes on any TWO of the following:

Missionary Diplomacy
New Nationalism
Border Ruffians