OJ Simpson Trial
What was the name of the preservative found in the blood samples taken from the crime scene? The defence team used this evidence to claim the samples were planted.
EDTA
Why was the OJ Simpson verdict symbolic for many African Americans at the time?
How many essays do you need to write for you exam?
THREE
Name one historical relationship that could come up in your exam.
Any of the following: cause and effect; general and specific; patterns and trends; historical significance; perspectives; continuity and change; reliability and usefulness; ethical dimension.
Who was the first European explorer to sight New Zealand in 1642, leading to a violent clash with Ngāti Tūmatakōkiri in Golden Bay?
Abel Tasman
What was the brand of shoe that matched the bloody footprints found at the crime scene?
Bruno Magli
What piece of US legislation passed into law in the months after the OJ Simpson trial in response to concerns that the defendants' domestic violence history was not taken into account?
1994 Violence Against Women Act
What will each exam question ask you to do?
Analyse the sources using an historical relationship.
What are three points you could cover off in an essay on cause and effect?
1) Immediate / short-term causes; 2) long-term causes; 3) effects.
OR
1) Causes; 2) short-term effects; 3) long-term effects.
1893
Whose glasses were found in an envelope at the crime scene?
The glasses belonged to Nicole Brown Simpson's mum, Juditha Brown.
The verdict seemed to prove that wealthy, famous people were treated differently by the law; and that media coverage could sensationalise trial proceedings and divide public opinion about whether and how justice was being carried out.
What is a good way to split your time in the exam?
Allow 10 minutes to the read the whole booklet; 10 minutes to plan each essay; 40 minutes to write each essay; and 20 minutes to proofread/edit.
What are three points you'll want to cover in an essay on patterns and trends?
Dominant trend
Counter-trend
Hidden reality
In what year did Wellington become the capital city?
1865
Where did OJ Simpson fly to on the night of the murders?
Chicago
At the time of the murder trial, what percentage of African Americans agreed with the verdict that OJ Simpson was not guilty?
66%
(accept 50-60%)
1) Memorise your historical relationships; and 2) Complete practice exams.
1) the specific focus; 2) the general reality; 3) a wider theory (usually an historian).
Why did the Kīngitanga (Māori King Movement) form in the late 1850s, electing Pōtatau Te Wherowhero as the first monarch?
To halt land sales and unite iwi. Māori sought to create a unified political front equal to the British monarchy to stop the rapid, divisive loss of tribal lands to European settlers.
Who was driving the Bronco during the low-speed police chase?
Al Cowlings, OJ Simpson's close friend and former teammate.
Why is the white women's perspective on the OJ Simpson trial still valid today? (Give at least two examples.)
There have been plenty of high-profile cases in recent years of wealthy, powerful men being seen to get away with sexual abuses for a long time. Examples include Harvey Weinstein, Jeffrey Epstein, R Kelly, P Diddy, etc.
What is title of the NCEA 3.3 History exam?
Analyse evidence relating to an historical event of significance to New Zealanders.
Explain how you should use the sources to answer your essay question.
You should name what source you are using (eg Source A), describe what it is and what it says, and explain how it proves your argument.
Why did rangatira in Northland sign He Whakaputanga o te Rangatiratanga o Nu Tireni (the Declaration of Independence) in 1835?
The primary goal was to formally declare their independent authority (mana and rangatiratanga) and seek the protection of the British King against external threats. It sent a clear message that no international power could make laws over their land. He Whakaputanga was a reaction to the disruption caused by early European sealers and whalers in Northland, and to the (rumoured) threat of French annexation.