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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is defined as an economic system characterized by social ownership of the means and production and cooperative management of the economy?

2. What is the title of Chapter 20?

3. For what utopian novel is Edward Bellamy most famous?

4. What is the title of Chapter 17?

5. What is Chapter 13’s title?

Short Essay Questions

1. What quote of Randolph Bourne is discussed in Chapter 14? How does Zinn assert Bourne’s quote is correct?

2. What argument does Howard Zinn make regarding the governmental reforms against racial discrimination in Chapter 17?

3. How had governments established order by 1877, according to the author in Chapter 11?

4. What does Howard Zinn criticize about the U.S.’s involvement in Vietnam in Chapter 18?

5. What literary figures does Howard Zinn laud for their activism during American imperialism in Chapter 13?

6. What developments emerged to fight back against the growing power of corporations prior to World War I, according to the author in Chapter 13?

7. How does the author describe the government's campaign to destroy the IWW in Chapter 15?

8. How does Zinn characterize the atmosphere of rebellion during the period of American imperialism in Chapter 13?

9. What corruptions of the government are discussed by Howard Zinn in Chapter 20?

10. What movements worked to fight against the corruption of corporations and government during the Industrial Revolution, according to the author in Chapter 11?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the rise of anti-war activism as seen in popular entertainment of the 1960s. How did musicians like the Beatles, Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, and others influence the masses during this historical period? What different mediums did activists use in order to influence others? How effective were these efforts in the 1960s in ending the war? How did culture change as a result?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the origins, history, culture, religion, and society of the Arawak people, and how this society changed with the arrival of Columbus and his fleet. How many Arawak people inhabited the islands where Columbus landed? How many slaves did Columbus take with him?

Essay Topic 3

Describe and discuss Sojourner Truth and her “Ain’t I a Woman?” speech in Akron, Ohio. When did Sojourner Truth give this speech? How was it received? In what ways do you think Sojourner Truth influenced perceptions of women in society?

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