pyq/2014/history-optional-ii/5

Critically examine the following statements in about 150 words each : 10x5=50

(a) "Rousseau strove to reconcile the liberty of the individual and the institution of Government through a new vision of the Contract-Theory of Government." (10 marks)

(b) "The commercial and industrial interests created a veritable hothouse atmosphere in Europe for the establishment of colonies." (10 marks)

(c) "Enlightened despots (Europe) were not necessarily politically liberal." (10 marks)

(d) "... the passing of the 'Reform Act' marked the real beginning of modern party organisation in England ... In a real sense, the present political system of England dates from 1832." (10 marks)

(e) "The Russo-Japanese War helped in the rise of Japan as a great power." (10 marks)