i am posting study plan of EH part I from past papers i hope it will help u in preparation thanx


French Revolution

2000. The Philosophers exposed the French Society in such a way that the Revolution (1789) became inevitable. Discuss.
2001. Write down the main causes of the French Revolution.
2003. Elaborate the causes of the French revolution and the circumstances leading to overthrow of the King.
2004. Highlight the influence of French philosophers to bring about French revolution of 1789.
2004. Trace the course of the French Revolution from 1789 to 1791.
2006. Was the French Revolution inevitable? Could it have been averted? Discuss.
2007. Explore the symbolism of French Revolution.
2009.“The French Revolution was precipitated by economic factors and the train which had been laid by finance”. (Guedella). Comment.
2010.A little part of the middle of the 18th century ,the mental Revolution –necessary fore-runner of the actual revolution had already taken possession of the major section of French society(F.Scheville).Discuss it


National Convention
2002. Discuss the developments in France from 1791 to 1793 with particular regard to the Legislative Assembly, foreign War and the National Convention.
2006. Give an account of the achievements and errors of the National Convention.




Napoleon Bonaparte
2000. What factors brought England face to face with France in the War of 1793 and 1803’? Why Britain was unable to win?
2002. Discuss the Continental system in theory and practice, including its effects on Great Britain, the Continent and neutral nations. Was it a success or failure and why?
2003. Give an estimate of Napoleon as Emperor, statesman and warrior.
2004. What was the Continental System? Elaborate its effect.
2005. How far England was effective in the containment of Napoleon’s ambitions of European Supremacy (1793 – 1815)? Discuss.
2007. Debate whether the e Napoleonic regime was a military dictatorship or was it the triumph of the state.
2008. Discuss the events that led to the fall of napoleon.
2009. The treaty of tilsit marked the zenith of power of Napoleon in Europe. Discuss.

Congress of Vienna
2002. Analyze the Congress of Vienna, its purposes territorial settlement and major participants. Assess the Congress in terms of its success and failures.
2005. In all the territorial readjustments during the Vienna Settlement, there was little that was permanent and much that was temporary. Explain.
2007. Critically examine the terms of political arrangements reached at the congress of Vienna

Concert of Europe
2003. “The Concert of Europe was a league to bind Europe in chains.” Comment.
2006. What do u understand by Concert of Europe? How far do you agree with the view that it was a "league to bind Europe in chains
2007. Research the nationalist ideology of the Pan Slav movement which began to emerge following the end of the wars in 1815.

Napoleon III
2000. The ambitious foreign policy of Napoleon III labeled him Un-Napoleonic Napoleon. Comment
2001. Critically analyze the character and Politics of Napoleon III.
2008. How did napoleon III help pioneer the modern techniques of politics?
2010. Napolean –III was the 'great sphinx'. Give an estimate of him.



The Eastern Question 1820 to 1878
2003. Crimean War reopened the Eastern Question and disturbed the state system established by the congress of Vienna. Trace the events from 1853 – 56.
2004.“Out of the mud of Crimea a new Italy was made and less obviously a new Germany? Elaborate.
2005. Define “Eastern Question”. Describe its main phases from 1820 to 1878.
2006. Do you agree with the views of Sir Robert Morier that the Crimean War was ,”the only perfectly useless modem War that has been waged.”Support your answer with arguments.
2007. Elucidate on the Turkish dilemma in the face of Greek and European ambition for independence.
2009. The Crimean War in a sense was watershed of European History.
2010. Discuss the motives of different European powers who participated in the Crimean war'?
2010. What is the eastern question> Write down its developments from the treaty of Adrianpole(1829) to treaty of Berlin (1878).


Unification of Germany and Bismarck
2001. Give an account of the German policies from 1879 to 1894.
2004. Bismarck dominated European politics from 1871 to 1890. Elaborate.
2005. Highlight role of Bismarck as an architect of German Unity.
2008. Critically examine the role of Bismarck as architect of German unity.

Unification of Italy
2001. What were the main social and economic problems of Italy towards the end of Nineteenth Century?
2003. Trace the history of the Unification of Italy and role played by Cavour and Garibaldi.
2006. Do you agree with the view that, "Italy as a nation is the legacy and life work of Cavour"Elaborate.
2009. What part did Mazini, Cavour, Garibaldi and Victor Emmanuel play in the history of Italian unification.

Metternich
2008. Write on the subject of Democracy in the context of Europe (1815 to 1848).
2010. Why is the period between 1815 - 1848 in Europe is called ' the age of Metternich'? Describe the main features of political and diplomatic system which prevailed at that time?

Revolution in France in 1830 and 1848
2002. Why were the liberal revolutionaries of 1848 defeated? What effect did these revolutions have on European Conservatives, liberals and nationalists?
2004. Estimate the importance of July Revolution of 1830 to redefine history of Europe.
2006. Critically examine the main features of the Revolution of 1830 and 1840,and compare their results.


Triple alliance
2000. Why Alliances and Counter-Alliances caused International tension after 1878? Elucidate.
2001. Write a note on Anglo – French relations in the second half of Nineteenth Century.
2002. Trace the growth and development of the alliance system in Europe from 1871 to 1914.
2005. Alliances and Counter – Alliances when exposed, created such an combustible atmosphere that made World War I inevitable. Elucidate.
2010. What was the 'Triple Alliance'? How did it come into existence and and how did it affect the diplomacy of European Powers?

Alexander II
2001. What were the great reforms of Alexander II of Russia? What were its effects on Russian society?


World War I
2003. Summarize the condition of Europe at the start of the World War I and explain the causes of the war.
2007. Give details of how did the defiance of the reappearing Balkan nations draw the rest of Europe into war.


Miscellaneous
2000. Describe the progress and development of British Industry and Agriculture during the early 19th Century.
2000. How Europe witnessed the rise of Nationalism and Liberalism in the 19th Century?
2002. Assess the potential strengths and weaknesses of Marx’ Socialist Philosophy
2005. How far do you agree with the view that “Nationalism became the common form of political life all over the Earth?” Give examples.
2008. Give a study of the declaration of the rights of man and citizen on the basis of a universal principle based on reason.
2008. How did naval rivalry serve to aggravate international tension and heighten mutual suspicions in Europe in the years before 1914?
2009. “O liberty! What crimes are committed in thy name”. (Madam Roland). Comment in the light of “Reign of Terror”.
2009. Discuss the principles underlying the colonial expansion of European Powers in later half of the 19th Century.

Short notes
2000. Write short notes on any TWO of the following:

(a) Third Partition of Poland. (b) Holy Alliance.
(c) Greek War of Independence (d) Anglo-French Control in Egypt.
2001. Write short notes on any Two of the following:
(i) Reign of Terror
(ii) Robespierre
(iii) Concert of Europe.
2002. Write short notes on any Two of the following:
(i) The pattern of British expansion in South Asia
(ii) Marx’s dialectical materialism
(iii) The Franco – Prussian War
(iv) The Crimean War
2003. Write short notes on any Two of the following:
(i) Unification of Germany
(ii) Anglo – French Control in Egypt
(iii) Revolution in France in 1848
(iv) Bismarck
2004. Write short notes on any Two of the following:
(i) Triple Alliance 1882
(ii) Garibaldi
(iii) Suez Canal
(iv) Treaty of Vienna 1815
2005. Write short notes on any Two of the following:
(i) Code Napoleon
(ii) Treaty of Chaumont
(iii) Constitutional Development in England (1814 to 1833).
(iv) The French in North Africa
2006. Write short notes on any TWO of the followings:
(a) Bismark (b) Colonial Expansion in Africa after 1870
(c) Triple Entente (d) Florence Nigthingale
2007. Write on any TWO of the following:
(a) The representation of Liberty as a counterpart to the French Revolution
(b) Lalla Fadhma (or Fatma) n' Soumer Werja, Kabylie 1830-B'eni Slimane 1863.
(c) Ismail Gaspirale (Gasprinsky) March 8,1851-September 1,1914.
(d) The transformation of the world through fast and intense change at the turn of the twentieth century.

2008. Write on any two of the followings:
(a) Revolution in France in 1848.
(b) How were the Greek uprisings that began in 1820 glorified in Europe?
(c) Cavour.
(d) Suez Canal.
2009. Write short notes on Two of the following
1) French Revolution of 1830
2) Bismarck
3) Metternich
4) Triple Alliance 1882
2010. Write short note on any Two of following:
i) The Holy Alliance
ii)Cavour
iii)The Young Turk Movement
iv)Convention of Gastein (1865)