History of America (CSS 2016-2020)

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I. Introduction/Ancient Times – 1492/1492-1606

  1. Discuss in detail the impact of British advent in USA. (CSS 2017)

II. USA as a British Colony (1606-1783).

  1. What were the factors which led to the formation of New England Confederation of Massachusetts Bay, Plymouth, Connecticut, and New Haven Colonies, in 1643? (CSS 2019)
  2. Why did American colonies criticized the Stamp act 1765? What was the Stamp Act crisis and it’s repercussions on US society? (CSS 2018)
  3. The American Revolution was the child of Enlightenment. Comment. (CSS 2016)

III. USA as an Independent Country (1783 – 1819)

IV. Expansion of USA: From 13 to 50 States (1820 – 1949)

  1. The westward expansion was a story of annexation, concessions and purchases, since the declaration of Independence. Discuss. (CSS 2019)
  2. Short note on: Expansion of USA during 1900-1949 (CSS 2017)
  3. Short Note on: Dollar diplomacy (CSS 2016)

V. Constitution of the USA: Salient Features

  1.  Write a critical note on the formation and structure of the USA Constitution. (CSS 2017)

VI. Civil War between the North and the East (1850 – 1869)

  1. American Civil War (1860-1865) was an outcome of “clash of economic interests as well as of social ideals. Elaborate with arguments. (CSS 2019)

VII. Industrialization and its emergence as one of the world powers (1870 -1916)

  1. How urban life was affected in USA during first two stages of industrialization? (CSS 2016)

VIII. USA’s role in the Two World Wars (i. 1914 – 1918, ii. 1939 – 1945)

IX. Post 1945 world scenario and emergence of USA & USSR as Two World Powers.

  1. Trace out the reasons of US economy augmentation in the post WW II era. (CSS 2018)
  2. Write an all-inclusive note on the beginning and end of the Cold War. (CSS 2018)
  3. Short Note on: U-2 incident (CSS 2016)

X. American Role in patronizing UNO and International Organizations 1945 – 2012

XI. American Role in Cold War and its emergence as the Sole super Power (1945 – 1990).

  1. What factors led USA to emerge as a big power after the World War II? (CSS 2017)
  2. Short note on: Eisenhower doctrine (CSS 2016)

XII. International Concerns of USA: An Overview.

  1. Critically evaluate the presidency of Franklin D. Roosevelt with reference to his accomplishments and failure. (CSS 2019)
  2. “The Bush Doctrine is the name given to a set of foreign policy guidelines”. Comment. (CSS 2016)

XIII. The War on Terror and the Role of Pakistan and USA (2001 – 2012)

  1. Short note on: Pakistan and USA relations after 9/11  (CSS 2017)

XIV. Global perception of the USA.

XV. Progressive Era: Reforms of Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson,

  1. Short note on: Woodrow Wilson as President of US (CSS 2017)

XVI. The Great Depression and the New Deal

  1. What were the economic challenges President Clinton faced in post-Cold War era? How did he deal with these challenges? (CSS 2019)
  2. Discuss in detail the causes and effects of the Great Depression on the people and society of the United States of America. (CSS 2016)
  3. What economic problems were faced by Ronald Reagan and how his government dealt with economic crisis? (CSS 2016)

XVII. Civil Rights Movement

  1. Discuss the philosophy of ‘Non-Violence’ with reference to Civil Rights Movement led by Dr Martin Luther King Jr. (CSS 2019)
  2. Critically trace the African American Struggle for equality and how many of them rose to the highest office. (CSS 2018)
  3. What factors led Blacks to start the Civil Rights Movements? Discuss the role of Courts and State in giving rights to the blacks.(CSS 2016)

XVIII. United States Role in International Conflicts

  1. “New US Afghan policy may push Pakistan towards China”. Assess the observation in perception of the current deteriorating US-Pakistan relations. (CSS 2018)
  2.  Highlight the role played by USA in some major international conflicts. (CSS 2017)

XIX. US Presidential Election

  1. Examine the merits and demerits of the US Election System to elect President. (CSS 2017)

XX. US Congress and its Mandate

XXI. Separation of Powers and Check & Balances

XXII. Others/General

  1. What are the features of recent wave of Nationalism in American Foreign Policy under the Trump Administration? (CSS 2019)
  2. What is the variance between the Treaties of Paris 1763 and 1783? Elaborate their significant effects on the US. (CSS 2018)
  3. Discuss the factors that have contributed to the amended status of American women with a special allusion to the modern Feminism. (CSS 2018)
  4. Discuss the Muslims’ perceptions of the USA. (CSS 2017)

Related MCQs

  1. Change the following sentence from Direct to Indirect speech: The doctor said to the patient, \"How do you feel now\"? Has the pain gone down\"? (CCE 2023 Screening Test, December 1, 2024)

    The doctor asked the patient how he was feeling then and if the pain was down.
    The doctor asked the patient how he felt then and if the pain had gone down.
    The doctor asked the patient how he had felt when the pain was gone.
    The doctor asked the patient how he is feeling now and if the pain has gone down.

    Submitted by: CSS Exam Desk Team

  2. The antonym of the word “Dwindle” is? (CCE 2023 Screening Test, December 1, 2024)

    Decay
    Calculate
    Increase
    Support

    Submitted by: CSS Exam Desk Team

  3. The meaning of the idiom \'Make a beeline\' is? (CCE 2023 Screening Test, December 1, 2024)

    Go straight to
    Stand in a queue
    Look for freebies
    Put the bees in line

    Submitted by: CSS Exam Desk Team

  4. British Viceroy who was considered the architect of the Partition of Bengal? (CCE 2023 Screening Test, December 1, 2024)

    Lord Canning
    Lord Dufferin
    Lord Minto
    Lord Curzon

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  5. Hear & See, Flower & Flour, Sell & Cell are the examples of? (CCE 2023 Screening Test, December 1, 2024)

    Homophone
    Homograph
    Eggcorn
    Oxymoron

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  6. Change the following sentence from Indirect to Direct Speech: “My friend requested me to bring him a sandwich.” (CCE 2023 Screening Test, December 1, 2024)

    \"Please bring me a sandwich\", said my friend.
    He said, \"My friend, please bring me a sandwich.\"
    \"Please bring my friend a sandwich\", said he.
    My friend said, \"Will you bring me a sandwich\".

    Submitted by: CSS Exam Desk Team

  7. Change the following sentence from Indirect to Direct speech: “The porter respectfully assured the lady that he would take care of her luggage while she bought her tickets.” (CCE 2023 Screening Test, December 1, 2024)

    The porter said, “I would take care of your baggage while you buy your ticket, Madam.”
    The porter said, “I will take care of your baggage while you buy your ticket, Madam.”
    The porter said, “I would take care of your baggage while you bought your ticket, Madam.”
    The porter said to the lady, “I would take care of your baggage while you bought your ticket.”

    Submitted by: CSS Exam Desk Team

  8. Matter written by hand is? (CCE 2023 Screening Test, December 1, 2024)

    Ascription
    Conscript
    Manuscript
    Scriptwriter

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  9. The synonym of the word \'Brazen\' is? (CCE 2023 Screening Test, December 1, 2024)

    Audacious
    Calm
    Affable
    Inessential

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  10. The _________ reply of my sister conveyed the clear message that she was not happy with me. (CCE 2023 Screening Test, December 1, 2024)

    Vivacious
    Sinuous
    Gentle
    Terse

    Submitted by: CSS Exam Desk Team

  11. Change the voice of the following sentence: Can those happy moments be ever forgotten by me? (CCE 2023 Screening Test, December 1, 2024)

    Shall I ever forget those happy moments?
    Can I ever forget those happy moments?
    Will I ever forget those happy moments?
    Could I ever forget those happy moments?

    Submitted by: CSS Exam Desk Team

  12. Choose the complex sentence out of the given options. (CCE 2023 Screening Test, December 1, 2024)

    I will give you your present after you eat your dinner.
    He did not wait to go to the party, yet he went anyway.
    The bridge is very long.
    None of the options.

    Submitted by: CSS Exam Desk Team

  13. The study of the relationship between environment and organism is? (CCE 2023 Screening Test, December 1, 2024)

    Gerontology
    Ecology
    Lithography
    Entomology

    Submitted by: CSS Exam Desk Team

  14. Change the following sentence from Direct to Indirect speech: He asked his teacher, \"Need I read this chapter\"? (CCE 2023 Screening Test, December 1, 2024)

    He asked his teacher whether there was a need to read that chapter.
    He asked his teacher whether he needed to read that chapter.
    He asked his teacher if it was necessary to read this chapter.
    He asked his teacher if he had to read that chapter.

    Submitted by: CSS Exam Desk Team

  15. Bakhar Fort is located in which province? (CCE 2023 Screening Test, December 1, 2024)

    Sindh
    Punjab
    Balouchistan
    Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

    Submitted by: CSS Exam Desk Team

  16. Harappa is located on the banks of which river? (CCE 2023 Screening Test, December 1, 2024)

    Sutlej River
    Chenab River
    Ravi River
    Indus River

    Submitted by: CSS Exam Desk Team

  17. River Kunhar flows through the Kaghan Valley and joins which river? (CCE 2023 Screening Test, December 1, 2024)

    Kabul River
    Chenab River
    Ravi River
    Jhelum River

    Submitted by: CSS Exam Desk Team

  18. The largest division of Pakistan in terms of its area is? (CCE 2023 Screening Test, December 1, 2024)

    Malakand, KPK
    Bahawalpur, Punjab
    Rakhshan, Balochistan
    Hyderabad, Sindh

    Submitted by: CSS Exam Desk Team

  19. Which one of the following sentences is grammatically wrong? (CCE 2023 Screening Test, December 1, 2024)

    I gave Sarah a ride to work this morning.
    My friend Ismail and me went to the party.
    Before we left, Farah and I said goodbye to the host.
    Samra accidentally hit me with her bag.

    Submitted by: CSS Exam Desk Team

  20. Which of the options below correctly combines the following two sentences into a compound sentence? • The sky was clear • The Sun was setting. (CCE 2023 Screening Test, December 1, 2024)

    The sky was clear while the sun was setting.
    The sky was clear, for the sun was setting.
    The sky was clear, and the sun was setting.
    None of the given options.

    Submitted by: CSS Exam Desk Team

  21. The antonym of the word “Hapless” is? (CCE 2023 Screening Test, December 1, 2024)

    Countless
    Fortunate
    Woeful
    Intensity

    Submitted by: CSS Exam Desk Team

  22. The national anthem of Pakistan was officially adopted in? (CCE 2023 Screening Test, December 1, 2024)

    1948
    1950
    1954
    1952

    Submitted by: CSS Exam Desk Team

  23. Which article of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan 1973 states that Islam shall be the state religion? (CCE 2023 Screening Test, December 1, 2024)

    Article 3
    Article 4
    Article 2
    Article 1

    Submitted by: CSS Exam Desk Team

  24. The meaning of the idiom \"Talking twenty to the dozen\" is? (CCE 2023 Screening Test, December 1, 2024)

    Talking too much
    Talking out of turn
    Talking without making any sense
    Talking rapidly and without stopping.

    Submitted by: CSS Exam Desk Team

  25. The Indian Councils Act 1861 established the Legislative Councils in the presidencies of? (CCE 2023 Screening Test, December 1, 2024)

    Calcutta and Delhi
    Calcutta and Madras
    Delhi and Lucknow
    Bombay and Madras

    Submitted by: CSS Exam Desk Team