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Crisis of identity, 1920–1945 (A-level only)
crises and the rise to World Power, 1920–1975 (A-level: Crisis of identity, 1920–1945 (A-level only)
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AqaA LevelHistory1K The making of a Superpower: USA, 1865–1975
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Crisis of identity, 1920–1945 (A-level only)6 objectives
- Domestic politics: Harding, Coolidge and Republican conservatism; Hoover and the Depression.
- FD Roosevelt and the New Deals: conflict of ideas over the role of the Federal Government.
- The economy: boom to bust and recovery; structural weaknesses and the impact of the New Deals and the Second World War on economic recovery.
- Social and cultural developments: ‘the Jazz Age’ in the 1920s; new social values and the role of women; the failure of prohibition and its significance; social impact of the Depression and the Second World War.
- Social, regional and ethnic divisions: countryside versus city; divisions between North, West and South; African-Americans and the rise of the Ku Klux Klan.
- The USA and international relations: the extent of isolationism; FDR and the end of isolationism and the Second World War.
Key terms
IsolationismProhibitionKeynesian EconomicsSocial Security ActEconomic RecoveryStructural WeaknessesFlapperSpeakeasyNativismGreat MigrationFDRPearl Harbor
Exam tips
- Use specific examples in your answers: When discussing policies or events, always back up your points with specific examples and evidence.
- Use specific examples: When discussing the New Deal, always include specific programs or legislation to support your arguments.
Common mistakes
- Confusing the New Deal with Harding's policies: Remember that Harding's policies focused on conservative governance and economic stability post-WWI, while the New Deal aimed to address the Great Depression.
- Overgeneralizing the New Deal's impact: It's important to specify that while the New Deal provided significant relief and recovery, the full economic recovery was not achieved until World War II.
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- Which of the following policies is most closely associated with President Warren G. Harding's administration?
- What were the main causes of the Great Depression during Herbert Hoover's presidency?
- Evaluate the impact of Republican conservatism on American society during the 1920s.
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