Assess the effectiveness of the war on drugs in the 1980s.

Explain why the New Deal faced criticism by some on the liberal left.

‘The reason that African Americans’ lives did not improve between 1877 and 1890 was the poor economy in the south.’ How far do you agree? Give reasons for your answer.

Describe two problems faced by the American Government in settling the West.

Assess the reasons for Clinton’s election victory in 1992.

Assess the reasons for the rise of the ‘imperial presidency’ in the 1960s and 1970s.

To what extent was Johnson to blame for the disagreements with Congress over Reconstruction?

‘Trade union and labour rights in the USA changed more in the 1980s than in any other decade.’ How far do you agree with this view of the period 1865 to 1992?

‘Reaganomics did more harm than good to the US economy.

‘The Progressive Movement was successful in achieving its aims.

Explain why Roosevelt began his presidency with a ‘Hundred Days’ plan.

Assess the importance of the Bretton Woods agreement of 1944 for the United States.