1302 Study Guide for Exam Three Fall 2011 Dr. Brunet You have an hour and twenty minutes for this exam, so WATCH YOUR TIME. You should spend roughly 40 minutes on your essay and 40 minutes on your short answers. Part I. Short Answer Exercises. 60pts. total The following FOUR terms will be on your exam. You will choose THREE and write a short answer for each term. Remember these are not essays, so keep them concise and to the point. You should define each term, put them in their historical context AND give the reason WHY they were historically important. In other words, answer the basic “who, what, where, when, why”. Your answers should average at least two paragraphs but no more than a page in length. Each answer is worth 20 points. Totalitarianism New Deal Total War Progressivism World War One The 1920’s Part II. Essay. 40pts. total The following essay will be on the exam. Your essay must include an introduction, your points of discussion and a conclusion. Trace the causes of the Great Depression and the catalyst that signaled the collapse of the American economy. What were the major problems faced by people living during the Depression and how did they cope? Both Teddy Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson are characterized as Progressive reform presidents, yet their political philosophies were very different. Discuss the domestic agenda and reform policies of each president and how their actions and legislation reflected their particular political philosophy. Which president was more effective and why? What motivated the United States to pursue an Imperialist policy during the 19th century? What were the results? In your opinion, did Imperialism positively or negatively impact the U.S? Defend your answer.