AQA A Level History Breadth Study: The making of a Superpower: USA, 1865-1975 June 2018 question paper 7042/1K

Using your understanding of the historical context, assess how convincing the arguments in these three extracts are in relation to the presidents of the Gilded Age.

To what extent was American imperialism motivated by issues of national security in the years 1890 to 1920?

‘Women made little progress towards achieving equality from 1920 to 1945.’

Assess the validity of this view.

‘The years 1945 to 1964 were a time of strong economic growth and prosperity for all Americans.’

Assess the validity of this view.