Edexcel A Level History Paper 1 option: Britain transformed, 1918-97 November 2020 question paper 9HI0/1H

How accurate is it to say that, in the years 1918–45, the economic challenges Britain faced were the main factor in shaping the political landscape?

How far do you agree that, in the years 1918–51, changes to Britain’s class structure were largely driven by war?

How different was the provision of welfare in the years 1945–79 from the provision of welfare in the years 1918–39?

How accurate is to say that living standards saw sustained improvement in the years 1918–79?

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, in the years 1979–97, Thatcher’s governments had an impact on Britain that was both substantial and enduring?

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