Download 2008 Form B Advanced Placement United States

African American Culture
Renaissance and Revival
Culture of the 1920s
Literary Developments
Authors and Agitators
Intolerance and Nativism
US vs. THEM…again
The Modern Woman
Suffragettes and Flappers
THE ROARING TWENTIES
Black Fords, easy credit and the
era of wonderful nonsense
Science and Technology
Invention and Innovation
Geography
Migration and Movement
Consumerism
Advertising and Installment
Buying
ESSAY QUESTIONS on THE ROARING TWENTIES
Advanced Placement and Regents Exams
2003 Advanced Placement United States History Exam
Compare and contrast United States society in the 1920’s and the 1950’s with respect to
TWO of the following:
Race relations
role of woman
Consumerism
2006 Advanced Placement United States History Exam
How did TWO of the following help shape American national culture in the 1920’s?
Advertising
Entertainment
Mass production
2008 Form B Advanced Placement United States History Exam
Analyze the extent to which the 1920’s and the 1950’s were similar in TWO of the following
areas:
Impact of Technology
Intolerant Attitudes
Literary developments
Regents: January 2006 Theme: Individuals, Groups, and Institutions — Controversial Issues
Many controversial domestic issues have divided the American people. The United States
government has taken actions to address these issues.
Task: Identify one controversial domestic issue that has divided the American people and
• Discuss the historical background of the controversy
• Explain the point of view of those who supported this issue
• Explain the point of view of those who opposed this issue
• Discuss one United States government action that was taken to address this issue
You may use any controversial domestic issue that has divided the American people. Some
suggestions you might wish to consider include:
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Slavery
Women’s suffrage
Prohibition
The use of child labor
The policy of unlimited immigration