AQA A Level History Depth Study: The American Dream: reality and illusion, 1945-1980 June 2019 question paper 7042/2Q

With reference to these sources and your understanding of the historical context assess the value of these three sources to an historian studying the women’s movement in the USA in the years 1962 to 1974.

‘Eisenhower’s presidency united the United States.’

Assess the validity of this view.

To what extent was Johnson more significant than Kennedy in advancing civil rights for African-Americans?

‘The USA’s position as a world power was in continuous decline in the years 1972 to 1980.’

Assess the validity of this view.