To what extent was the growing strength of abolitionism the reason for Lincoln’s victory in the 1860 Presidential election?

Evaluate the reasons for the rise of the religious right in the 1980s and early 90s.

‘The impact of the Progressive Movement was significant.

To what extent did presidents in the early twentieth century successfully enact Progressive policies?

Explain the role of the Supreme Court in the achievement of civil rights for African Americans in the 1950s and 1960s in the USA.

‘Individual Civil Rights leaders were more important in promoting progress for African Americans in the 1950s than Civil Rights organisations.

To what extent was President Johnson to blame for his conflict with Congress?

‘For the South, westward expansion was more of a threat than an opportunity before 1850.’ Assess the validity of this view.

‘Opposition to the New Deal had little impact on the policies pursued
by Roosevelt.

Explain why the Compromise of 1850 was agreed.

‘The election of Lincoln was the reason the Civil War began in April 1861.

To what extent was Wilson’s New Freedom a continuation of Theodore Roosevelt’s reforms?