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HIST 2020American History IIFinal Examination Study GuideSpring 2011 Format The?examination comprises: (1) twenty-five multiple-choice questions (50%); and(2) three essay questions of which students are required to answer two (50%). Required Materials Students should bring to the examination: (1) two sharpened #2 pencils for recording answers to the multiple-choice section;(2) a blue or black ballpoint pen; and(3) at least one examination booklet (blue book) for writing the essays (available in the bookstores on both campuses). Regulations (1) The total time allowed for the examination is one hour and fifteen minutes: twenty-five minutes for the multiple-choice section and fifty minutes for the essay.(2) No books, notes, or other materials may be consulted during the examination. Examination Dates See exam schedule on the university website. Studying Guidelines The?examination is designed to test the learning outcomes stated in the syllabus for the course. The multiple-choice questions test your familiarity with historical persons, institutions, and events (course learning outcome 1), and the essay questions ask you to demonstrate your ability to use this knowledge in making connections, analyzing arguments, and presenting your own ideas. The essay section of the examination will include three of the questions listed below, of which you will be required to answer two. Because the selection is not published in advance, it is important to prepare responses to all, or at least all but one, of the questions listed. Multiple-choice questions are based on the terms and concepts listed under each topic. For each term, you should know basic factual information (who, what, when, where) and recognize significance (why is the term important). If you can do this, you should be able to answer a related multiple-choice question correctly. In responding to an essay question, it is important to think carefully about what the question is asking and what specific thinkin