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American History Essays

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American

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The USA, 1944–92

Assess the view that government policies to deal with the Great Depression ‘did more harm than good’.

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February/March 2023

A Level

The origins of the Civil War, 1820–61

How far was the February Revolution of 1917 caused by the Tsar’s lack of commitment to reform?

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May/June 2023

AS Level

The origins of the Civil War, 1820–61

Explain why seven states had seceded from the Union by February 1861.

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May/June 2023

AS Level

Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861–77

To what extent were increased sectional tensions between 1850 and 1856 caused by the violence seen in ‘Bleeding Kansas’?

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May/June 2023

AS Level

The Great Crash, the Great Depression and the New Deal policies, 1920–41

Explain why ‘Hoovervilles’ were built in some American cities after 1929.

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May/June 2023

AS Level

The USA, 1944–92

Assess the consequences in the 1980s of the rise of the religious right.

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May/June 2023

A Level

The Great Crash, the Great Depression and the New Deal policies, 1920–41

Explain why new industries grew rapidly during the 1920s.

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May/June 2023

AS Level

Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861–77

Explain why life was difficult for civilians in the South during the Civil War.

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February/March 2023

AS Level

THE UNITED STATES, 1919–41

How important was jazz music as an aspect of the Roaring Twenties? Explain your answer.

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February/March 2023.

IGCSE

The origins of the Civil War, 1820–61

‘Agreeing to the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk was a misjudgement by the Bolsheviks.’ How far do you agree?

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May/June 2023

AS Level

Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861–77

Explain why there were tensions in the relationship between the Union and Britain during the Civil War.

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May/June 2023

AS Level

The USA, 1944–92

‘Urbanisation was the most significant factor in bringing about social change by the end of the 1950s.

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May/June 2023

A Level

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