Edexcel A Level History Paper 1 option: In search of the American Dream: the USA, c1917-96 November 2021 question paper 9HI0/1F

How accurate is it to say that the most significant influence on US politics, in the years 1917 – 60, was a commitment to isolationism?

How far do you agree that, in the years 1941–80, the growing affluence of most Americans was the primary reason for improvements in leisure and travel opportunities?

How far do you agree that increasing direct action was the most significant development bringing improvements to the civil rights of black Americans in the years 1933 – 80?

How accurate is it to say that, in the years 1917 – 80, the main result of government immigration policy was that it had a negative impact on immigrants?

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 efforts of the Reagan presidency to end ‘big government’ in the USA can be seen as a success?

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