2006 AP United States History Free-Response Questions

Discuss the changing ideals of American womanhood between the American Revolution (1770's) and the outbreak of the Civil War. What factors fostered the emergence of 'republican motherhood' and the 'cult of domesticity'? Assess the extent to which these ideals influenced the lives of women during this period. In your answer be sure to consider issues of race and class.

Use the documents and your knowledge of the time period in constructing your response.

Discuss the changing ideals of American womanhood between the American Revolution (1770's) and the outbreak of the Civil War. What factors fostered the emergence of 'republican motherhood' and the 'cult of domesticity'? Assess the extent to which these ideals influenced the lives of women during this period. In your answer be sure to consider issues of race and class.

Choose ONE question from this part. You are advised to spend 5 minutes planning and 30 minutes writing your answer. Cite relevant historical evidence in support of your generalizations and present your arguments clearly and logically.

Analyze the differences between the Spanish settlements in the Southwest and the English colonies in New England in the seventeenth century in terms of TWO of the following: Politics, Religion, Economic development.

Explain why and how the role of the federal government changed as a result of the Civil War with respect to TWO of the following during the period 1861-1877: Race relations, Economic development, Westward expansion.

Choose ONE question from this part. You are advised to spend 5 minutes planning and 30 minutes writing your answer. Cite relevant historical evidence in support of your generalizations and present your arguments clearly and logically.

Historians have argued that Progressive reform lost momentum in the 1920's. Evaluate this statement with respect to TWO of the following: Regulation of business, Labor, Immigrants.

While the United States appeared to be dominated by consensus and conformity in the 1950's, some Americans reacted against the status quo. Analyze the critiques of United States society made by TWO of the following: Youth, Civil Rights Activists, Intellectuals.