BACK to History 180 Syllabus

Exams should be typed and stapled, with your name and date on the top. You are allowed to use whatever notes and assigned course readings you feel will help you; however, be aware that the sections are weighted unequally and budget your time accordingly. You should not need to spend more than 4 hours writing the exam, though you may spend as much time as you wish in preparation beforehand.

Parts I-III deal exclusively with the readings and lectures from the second half of the course. The final essay, Part IV, asks you to consider issues related to the course as a whole. For no section are you expected or required to use any outside materials.

If you have any questions, I will be checking my email -- rshaw @ ucsd.edu -- regularly this week.

NOTE: I will not respond to emails posted after 10pm Thursday.
Also, if you have borrowed any materials from me this semester, please return them with your final.

Part I: Reading Awareness 5%
Select the best answer for each of the following five questions. Each is worth 1 point.

1)Who exclaimed, on November 7, 1805, “Ocean in view! O! the joy!”?

a) Merriweather Lewis
b) John Jacob Astor
c) William Clark
d) John C. Frémont

a) Pío Pico
b) José María Pico
c) Manuel Garfias
d) Abel Stearns

a) Californios
b) gente
) Iberians
d) Spanish

a) Alfred L. Kroeber
b) Sherburne F. Cook
c) James Rawls
d) George Harwood Phillips

a) Bitterroot River
b) Big Blackfoot River
c) Two Medicine River
d) Yellowstone River

Pick one from each column, for a total of four. Then

First, in 1-2 sentences, you should identify each subject and locate it in place and time.

Second, in 2-4 sentences, explain why it is historically significant.

NOTE: If you answer more than four, only the first one from each column will be graded -- even if it is not your best answer!

Part III: Analytical Essay 35%

Both Douglas Monroy and Albert Hurtado consider the question of what happened when Indian, Hispanic, and Anglo peoples, cultures, and societies came together in California. For this essay, compare/contrast their respective approaches and conclusions, and discuss the relative merits and/or weaknesses of each.

You are strongly encouraged to use specific examples to support and illustrate your claims; a demonstrated awareness of historiographical issues is also desirable.

You should require about 2-3 pages to make a focused, concise and thoughtful essay; more may be required, however, depending on the complexity of your argument and your ability to focus your ideas effectively.

Part IV: Comprehensive Essay 40%

Under the title of the History of the American West I we have examined the experiences and encounters of a diverse array of peoples in a variety of locations and settings across the North American continent. Given this diversity -- cultural, spatial, historical -- is it appropriate to speak about an American West existing prior to 1850?

In a well-organized, focused essay, argue for or against this position. Note that an, American, and West are all possible points of attack.
In making your argument, be sure to use specific examples from the readings and lectures to illustrate and defend your position. You must also demonstrate an awareness of change over time.

You are encouraged to think about the larger implications of your choice; however, this should not be the main focus of your essay. This will probably take about 4-5 pages; again, feel free to write more if you think it necessary to make your case effectively.

Bonus Question: 5 extra points

What is the name of the collection of Indian artifacts housed in our classroom?