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Here are some practice questions, courtesy of James:
Also, be sure to do all the readings--there will be specific questions about the books.
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Lecture/Class:

What were the Open Door Notes? When were they issued [i.e. what was going on, not just the year ] and what was the longer-term context for them?

While "globalization" seems to be a late 20th century development, there are roots to this type of economic system long before that. Discuss the nature of globalization and how it evolved beginning in the late 19th century.

Dr. Buzzanco has said that WWI was about the collapse of the old international arrangements or balance of power. Explain what this means. Include some of mention of how different figures such as V.I. Lenin and Woodrow Wilson criticized imperialism, and envisioned a new global order

Franklin Roosevelt wanted to be a "good neighbor" in Latin America. What was US policy immediately before this [cite a few examples], what was the point of Roosevelt's shift, and how did it really work out?

How did the settlement at Versailles lead to the outbreak of conflict in the 1930s. What were the views of Keynes and Wilson on this?

What were America's goals during the so-called isolationist 1930s and why were Germany and Japan threats?

What was the "grand alliance" of World War II and how did the allies get along? What were their respective goals and what issues divided them?


*** Though we've started doing the origins of the Cold War, I'm not going to ask questions on this test. It's a really big theme and we'll save that for later. Actually, I'm considering having you do your paper on this topic rather than on a reading. I'll get back to you on this right after the exam.