Historical Forces & Source Analysis
social, political, economic, leadership, international relations
What economic system is the following: The economic system in which the government owns and controls manufacturing and is responsible for planning the economy.
Socialism
What was a short-term social impact of the American Civil War
- massive casualties - rise of freedoms etc.
Explain what 'gilded' means.
To be covered in a thin layer of gold.
What is the only food that doesn’t spoil?
Honey
What 4 things must be included in an explain the 'origin' question
(1) What the source is
(2) Who made it
(3) When it was made
(4) Primary or secondary
Define Capitalism
An economic system based on money where the marketplace decides what will be made and sold - not the government.
Resources are privately owned and the aim is to make as much profit as posible.
Why did tensions erupt in the 19th century?
The north had industrialised and had a growing movement to abolish slavery, whereas the south had an economy based purely on slavery
In what century was the 'Gilded Age'?
19th century
Which country invented ice cream first, according to historians?
China
What are three ideas you could talk about when focussing on the social historical force.
- family - slavery - gender roles - class conflicts - individuals/groups - healthcare
Name one negative about Capitalism
large gap between rich and poor / no government intervention for people who need help etc.
(b) 1776
Which industry tycoon was known as the “Steel King” during the Gilded Age?
Andrew Carnegie
Which animal has fingerprints so similar to humans that they could confuse a crime scene investigator?
Koala
What is the difference between 'reliability' and 'usefulness'
reliability = author
usefulness = content/topic
What was the idea of the 'invisable hand'
Idea that the marketplace can respond to public demand without the government interfering.
Explain what Westward Expansion was.
What is one social feature of the Gilded Age.
use of immigrant labourers etc.
Which animal can recognise itself in a mirror, a trait linked to higher intelligence?
Dolphins, elephants and magpies!
State one potential strength and one potential weakness you could use for a question on usefulness
strength - contains perspective/attitude towards the topic
weakness - limited detail does
What did Karl Marx believe would happen to society?
He believed cooperation in a socialist economy was not possible and that conflict between the owners and their workers would result in a revolution.
Explain one long term economic impact of the Civil War
Economic Transformation - the war accelerated industrialisation in the north and marked the beginning of a shift towards an industrial economy.
What was the economic focus of the Gilded Age
Industrialisation and Business Power
What common English word is spelled with no traditional vowels (A, E, I, O, U)? (it's six letters)
Rhythm / Sphynx