Edexcel A Level History Paper 1 option: In search of the American Dream: the USA, c1917-96 June 2024 question paper 9HI0/1F

How far do you agree that, in the years 1917–45, the most significant factor in changing the presidency was the influence of Roosevelt?

How accurate is it to say that the campaigns for minority civil rights (1960–80) and the campaigns for Black American civil rights (1955–80) were similar?

How accurate is it to say that, in the years 1941–80, changes in the position of women were mainly due to economic factors?

How far do you agree that the leisure and travel experience of Americans was transformed in the years 1917–80?

Study Extracts 1 and 2 in the Extracts Booklet before you answer this question.

In the light of differing interpretations, how convincing do you find the view that the Reagan presidency brought significant improvements to America?

To explain your answer, analyse and evaluate the material in both extracts, using your own knowledge of the issues.