OCR A Level History A Unit Group 2 Non-British period study: The USA in the 19th Century: Westward expansion and Civil War 1803-c.1890 June 2019 question paper Y216

Which of the following was a more significant reason for the victory of the Union in the Civil War?

(i) The leadership of Abraham Lincoln

(ii) Union resources

Explain your answer with reference to both (i) and (ii).

* How important was the Federal Government in the westward expansion of the USA

1803–c.1890?

Which of the following was a more significant reason for the destruction of Native American societies in the years 1803–1890?

(i) The policies of the Federal Government

(ii) The actions of settlers

Explain your answer with reference to both (i) and (ii).

* ‘The main reason the Southern states seceded from the Union in 1861 was the election of

Abraham Lincoln.’ How far do you agree?