AQA A Level History Breadth Study: The making of a Superpower: USA, 1865-1975 June 2025 question paper 7042/1K

Using your understanding of the historical context, assess how convincing the arguments in these three extracts are in relation to American society in the years 1953 to 1975.

To what extent was the failure to establish full civil rights for African-Americans in the years 1865 to 1890 due to the weaknesses of the Federal Government?

‘In the years 1890 to 1917, the United States turned away from isolationism.’

Assess the validity of this view.

‘The Democrats’ dominance of the US presidency, in the years 1932 to 1952, was due to Franklin Roosevelt and his legacy.’

Assess the validity of this view.