Federal Public Service Commission
CSS History of Usa Past Paper 2019
Optional · 80 marks · three hours
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- Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II. ALL questions carry EQUAL marks.
Part-II questions
- Q. 220 marks
What were the economic challenges President Clinton faced in post-Cold War era? How did he deal with these challenges?
- Q. 320 marks
What were the factors which led to the formation of New England Confederation of Massachusetts Bay, Plymouth, Connecticut and New Haven Colonies, in 1643?
- Q. 420 marks
Critically evaluate the presidency of Franklin D. Roosevelt with reference to his accomplishment and failure.
- Q. 520 marks
The westward expansion was a story of annexations, concessions and purchases, since the declaration of Independence. Discuss.
- Q. 620 marks
American civil war (1860-1865) was an outcome of ‘clash of economic interests as well as of social ideals’. Elaborate with arguments.
- Q. 720 marks
What are the features of recent wave of Nationalism in American Foreign Policy under Trump Administration?
- Q. 820 marks
Discuss the philosophy of ‘Non-Violence’ with reference to Civil Rights’ Movement led by Martin Luther King Jr.
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