AQA A Level History Breadth Study: The making of a Superpower: USA, 1865-1975 November 2020 question paper 7042/1K

Using your understanding of the historical context, assess how convincing the arguments in these three extracts are in relation to influences shaping US international relations in the years 1865 to 1890.

To what extent did the growth of the US economy, in the years 1890 to 1920, benefit the American people?

‘There was very little improvement in the lives of African-Americans in the years 1920 to 1941.’

Assess the validity of this view.

‘Throughout the years 1945 to 1968, all US Presidents were committed to reform in domestic politics.’

Assess the validity of this view.