Edexcel A Level History Paper 1 option: In search of the American Dream: the USA, c1917-96 October 2020 question paper 9HI0/1F

How accurate is it to say that the influence of Roosevelt was the main reason for changes to the presidency in the years 1933–60?

To what extent did the living standards of the American people see progress in the years 1917–41?

How accurate is it to say that it was federal intervention which brought the most significant improvement to the civil rights of black Americans in the years 1933–68?

How accurate is it to say that the position of women saw considerable improvement in the years 1941–80?

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 real improvements to the USA?

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