Celts, Anglo-Saxons, Romans and Vikings 1. Describe the social structure of the Celts, Anglo-Saxons, Romans, and Vikings.

2. What influence did each of these groups have upon the British society and culture? 3. What were the Anglo-Saxon ideals? 4. Discuss the role of Witan. 5. Describe the role religion played in each of these groups. Norman Period 1. What were the main reasons for the Crusades? 2. Describe the influence of the Norman Invasion on society, politics, and language. 3. Explain feudalism and its justification. 4. Discuss the effects, long-term and short-term, of the Magna Charta on British society. 5. Explain how the Normans changed the political structure of England. 6. Explain the development of, and conflict with, Christianity in England. Hundred Years War and War of Roses 1. What were the causes of the Hundred Year War? 2. What was the importance of the significant battles during the Hundred Year War? 3. Why are they called War of Roses? 4. How did the War of the Roses end? 5. Explain the significance of the Peasants Revolt. Tudor Period 1. Describe the Tudor monarchs foreign policy. 2. Explain the English Reformation. What were Henry VIIIs motivations? 3. What is the difference between the English Reformation under the reign of Henry VIII and Elizabeth I? 4. Describe the significance of the Act of Supremacy. 5. What was Elizabeths via media? 6. What role did religion play in politics during the Tudor period? 7. Discuss the role of Parliament during the Tudor period. 8. What were the effects of the changing English countryside during the 16th century? 9. What is the relationship between England and Scotland during this period? Between England and Ireland? Stuart Period 1. Explain the English society during the Stuarts. 2. Discuss the religion during the Stuart reign. 3. How did the Stuarts impact the English Civil War? 4. What effect did Oliver Cromwell have on English society and politics? 5. How was the English Civil War resolved? And why? 6. What was the role of women during the Stuarts? 7. What is the relationship between England and ______? First Colonies of America and Independence 1. What influence did the religion have on the American colonies? 2. What role did joint-stock companies play in settlement of the American colonies? 3. What impact did Bacons rebellion have on Southern society? 4. Describe the New England Colonies. 5. Describe the Middle Colonies.

6. Describe the Southern Colonies. 7. What impact did slavery have on the Southern colonies? 8. Describe the life of the early colonists. 9. What was the impact of the Age of Exploration on European and colonial society? 10. How did Spanish, French and British explorers impact the creation of the colonies? 11. Describe the three types of companies that set up the colonies. 12. What effect did the French and Indian war have on the American Revolution? 13. Describe some of the causes of the American Revolution. 14. How did the Enlightenment affect the American Revolution? 15. Explain the First Great Awakening. 16. Describe the early American government. Territorial Expansion in the USA and the Industrial Revolution 1. Explain the term Manifest Destiny. 2. Describe the relationship between white settlers and Native Americans. 3. Why was the Louisiana Purchase important? 4. What difficulties did settlers face on the frontier? 5. Describe the Texas Revolt and its impact on America. 6. Describe the effect of the Industrial Revolution in America. Industrial Revolution in the US and Great Britain 1. How does the Industrial Revolution in America differ from the Industrial Revolution in the UK? How are they similar? 2. Discuss the impact of the Industrial Revolution on the UKs social and economic structure. 3. Describe the effect the Industrial Revolution had on the UK society. 4. How did religion change during the Industrial Revolution? 5. Describe the impact of the Industrial Revolution on the social and political life of Britain. Slavery 1. Why was slavery a huge social issue in the Civil War? 2. Did the Civil War change Americas race issues? Period from the Civil War to WWI in the US 1. Describe some famous abolitionists and their impact on the US Civil War. 2. Why was slavery a huge social issue in the Civil War? 3. Explain the effect of the compromises during the Civil War. Did they work? 4. Did the Civil War have to happen? 5. What was the outcome of the Civil War? How did it change the US? 6. Did the Civil War change Americas race issues? 7. Explain the term Gilded Age. Victorian Era 1. How did Queen Victoria herself influence the culture of this period? 2. Discuss how the society changed during this time period. How does it differ from previous periods? 3. Explain the role of each family member during this period. 4. What impact did Queen Victoria have beyond Great Britain? 5. Discuss the effect of Workers Revolt. USA Immigration and Immigrants 1. Explain the different waves of immigrants to the US and their impact on society.

2. Describe what immigrants faced when coming to America. WWI Great Britain and USA, post war situation 1. Why did the US remain out of WWI for so long? 2. Why did they enter the War? 3. How did the entrance of US into WWI affect the war? 4. Describe how WWI affected the American people. 5. In what ways did WWI affect the daily lives of the people in Britain? 6. What events lead Great Britain to enter the war? 7. What effects did the Treaty of Versailles have on Europe? 8. Discuss the great scientific achievements of WWI. 9. Explain stalemate and how it played out in WWI. 10. In what ways was great Britain dependent upon the US to achieve victory in Europe? USA in the1920s 1. Describe the lifestyle and consequences of the lifestyles of the 1920s. 2. How did the Great Depression alter American society? USA in the 1930s WWII Great Britain and USA, post war situation 1. What was Americas role in WWII? 2. What were the conditions on the home front? 3. What was the result of the Yalta Conference? 4. How did the society change because of WWII? 5. What was Britains role in WWII? 6. What were the conditions on the home front? 7. How did the society change because of WWII? Civil Rights Movement 1. Describe the Martin Luther King, Jr. and his movement. 2. Describe Malcolm C and his movement. 3. Explain segregation in the United States. 4. Describe some main events of the Civil Rights movement. 5. What were some of the consequences of the Civil Rights movement on US society? Cold War, MAD and 21st century 1. What led to the problems of the Cold War? 2. Describe some main events of the Cold War. 3. Explain the Cuban Missile Crisis. 4. Explain the term MAD. 5. What are some of the lasting effects of the Cold War? Monarchy and its importance in the past, present and future Famous people in science and medicine Recent history in Great Britain and USA Development of Parliament in Great Britain Important Political Documents in Great Britain and the USA