Studying For My Next Exam
Apparently it is a Jennifer Lopez weekend in television land. Saturday night featured "Enough" (TBS); "Selena" (MMM); and "Maid in Manhattan" (Women's Network). Sunday night features "The Wedding Planner" (TBS). At any rate, I thought I would say that some men are bitches, and other than that, here are the essay questions for my Caribbean History Exam. Another bright and early exam at 9am, Monday morning.
History 2730
Final Examination Prep
Please note that there are fourteen essay questions below.
1. “As completely artificial societies indelibly stamped with the pervasive legacies of imperialism, colonialism, and slavery, the Caribbean societies have had an inordinate difficulty in creating and maintaining a strong, cohesive national sensibility.”
Respond to this statement by Franklin Knight.
2. “[Caribbean Societies] exist as precariously viable political entities in a milieu of scarce resources and marginal administrative skills. The models of development for other states and nations simply do not easily fit the Caribbean experience.”
Respond to this statement by Franklin Knight.
3. The nineteenth and twentieth centuries saw the emergence of Black nationalist movements in the Caribbean. Discuss in relation to the readings on Haiti by Nicholls, Herman L. Bennett’s article on Trinidad, and Hill and Bair’s piece on Marcus Garvey.
4. Caribbean politics can be described as the failure of political leadership. Respond to this statement using the readings by Richard Hart, Ramon Ruiz, and Franklin Knight.
5. Assess the economic models pursued by Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Netherland West Indies using the readings by Dietz, Goslinga, and Knight.
6. Examine the means by which the British Caribbean colonies sought to end their colonial status during the 20th century. How successful have they been?
7. The economic, social, and political problems of the post 1900 Caribbean are a direct result of U.S. intervention and interference. Respond to this statement using: the article by Eric Williams; the two readings by Maingot; and Lewis’ article on Puerto Rico.
8. To what extent has education been an important component of post-emancipation social mobility and identity in the British Caribbean? Focus specifically on the relevant articles by Craton, Brereton and Bacchus.
9. The expectations of the ex-slaves did not match their lived realities. Discuss in relation to Marshall’s article “We be wise”, Bolland’s “Systems of Domination”, and Fraginals’ “Plantations in the Caribbean”.
10. What is the connection between labour movements and independence in the British Caribbean? Discuss with reference to the following: Hart, “Labour Rebellions”; Lewis’ “The Challenge of Independence”; and Knight, Chapter 10.
11. Compare the political ideology of Marcus Garvey to that of Jose Marti. How do race, gender, and colour factor into their respective political projects?
12. Haiti is often described in the mainstream media as, “the poorest nation in the Western Hemisphere”. Using the readings on Haiti by Knight, Nicholls, and Maingot, discuss the historical processes that have contributed to Haiti’s present malaise.
13. “The most important social distinction between people in the Caribbean is race, not class.” Discuss using: Mintz’s, “Black Women, Economic Roles”; Moore’s, “The Social Impact of Portuguese Immigration”; and Lasserre and Mabileau’s “The French Antilles”.
14. Critically assess the following three articles and identify the central theme that connects them: Jorge Heine’s “Grenada: A Revolution”; Bennett’s, “The Black Power Revolution”; and Gordon Lewis’, “The Challenge of Independence”.
Happy Studying for one and all. Cheers.
Oh, P.S. Jeremy, I posted those blogthings quizzes for Dave on his blog.
History 2730
Final Examination Prep
Please note that there are fourteen essay questions below.
1. “As completely artificial societies indelibly stamped with the pervasive legacies of imperialism, colonialism, and slavery, the Caribbean societies have had an inordinate difficulty in creating and maintaining a strong, cohesive national sensibility.”
Respond to this statement by Franklin Knight.
2. “[Caribbean Societies] exist as precariously viable political entities in a milieu of scarce resources and marginal administrative skills. The models of development for other states and nations simply do not easily fit the Caribbean experience.”
Respond to this statement by Franklin Knight.
3. The nineteenth and twentieth centuries saw the emergence of Black nationalist movements in the Caribbean. Discuss in relation to the readings on Haiti by Nicholls, Herman L. Bennett’s article on Trinidad, and Hill and Bair’s piece on Marcus Garvey.
4. Caribbean politics can be described as the failure of political leadership. Respond to this statement using the readings by Richard Hart, Ramon Ruiz, and Franklin Knight.
5. Assess the economic models pursued by Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Netherland West Indies using the readings by Dietz, Goslinga, and Knight.
6. Examine the means by which the British Caribbean colonies sought to end their colonial status during the 20th century. How successful have they been?
7. The economic, social, and political problems of the post 1900 Caribbean are a direct result of U.S. intervention and interference. Respond to this statement using: the article by Eric Williams; the two readings by Maingot; and Lewis’ article on Puerto Rico.
8. To what extent has education been an important component of post-emancipation social mobility and identity in the British Caribbean? Focus specifically on the relevant articles by Craton, Brereton and Bacchus.
9. The expectations of the ex-slaves did not match their lived realities. Discuss in relation to Marshall’s article “We be wise”, Bolland’s “Systems of Domination”, and Fraginals’ “Plantations in the Caribbean”.
10. What is the connection between labour movements and independence in the British Caribbean? Discuss with reference to the following: Hart, “Labour Rebellions”; Lewis’ “The Challenge of Independence”; and Knight, Chapter 10.
11. Compare the political ideology of Marcus Garvey to that of Jose Marti. How do race, gender, and colour factor into their respective political projects?
12. Haiti is often described in the mainstream media as, “the poorest nation in the Western Hemisphere”. Using the readings on Haiti by Knight, Nicholls, and Maingot, discuss the historical processes that have contributed to Haiti’s present malaise.
13. “The most important social distinction between people in the Caribbean is race, not class.” Discuss using: Mintz’s, “Black Women, Economic Roles”; Moore’s, “The Social Impact of Portuguese Immigration”; and Lasserre and Mabileau’s “The French Antilles”.
14. Critically assess the following three articles and identify the central theme that connects them: Jorge Heine’s “Grenada: A Revolution”; Bennett’s, “The Black Power Revolution”; and Gordon Lewis’, “The Challenge of Independence”.
Happy Studying for one and all. Cheers.
Oh, P.S. Jeremy, I posted those blogthings quizzes for Dave on his blog.
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