June+Exam+Review

Spend 50 minutes on the essay. You will choose __1 essay__ from 3 options.
=__You will need to know:__=


 * What are absolute monarchs, how monarchs governed and how countries gradually changed away from this system. **


 * Basic principles of the system of mercantilism. **
 * The current social and economic situation of Colombia. (Your general knowledge through work done this year) **


 * Causes and consequences of the Industrial Revolution. **
 * Laissez faire and social reform. **


 * Causes and consequences of revolutions and wars of independence. **


 * Causes and consequences of Independence in South America. **
 * Important people and events in the fight for independence. **
 * Effects of Independence on different ethnic groups in Colombia. **


 * Geography of Latinamerica including major countries, capitals, seas. **

For the essay questions you will be expected to be able to find connections between different events that happened in the past, and also with what happens today. This part will evaluate the criterion Critical Thinking as well as Knowing and Understanding, so it is important that you write a good essay.