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 2025 question paper Y216

Which of the following was the more important reason for the destruction of Native American societies?

(i) Natural resources

(ii) Americanisation

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

* How far does the ability of Confederate military commanders explain why the Civil War lasted

so long?

Which of the following was the more important reason for the defeat of the Confederacy?

(i) The Wilderness Campaign

(ii) Naval blockade

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

* ‘Economic gain for settlers was the most important consequence of Westward expansion.’

How far do you agree?