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The Johnson Presidency, 1963–1968 (A-level only)

challenges to the American Dream, 1963–1980 (A-level: The Johnson Presidency, 1963–1968 (A-level only)

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AqaA LevelHistory2Q The American Dream: reality and illusion, 1945–1980

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Johnson as President: personality and policies; his pursuit of the ‘Great Society’; the impact of the Kennedy legacy; economic developments.
Maintaining American world power: escalation of the war in Vietnam; relations between the USA and its Western allies.
African-Americans in North and South: developments in the Civil Rights Movement; Johnson’s role in passing Civil Rights legislation; the impact of change including urban riots.
Social divisions and protest movements: education and youth; feminism; radicalisation of African-Americans; anti-war movements; the role of the media.

MedicareVoting Rights Act of 1965EscalationCivil Rights Act of 1964Civil Rights MovementGreat Society

Use specific examples in your answers: When discussing Johnson's presidency, always include specific programs or legislation to support your arguments.
Use specific examples in your answers: When discussing Johnson's policies or the Vietnam War, include specific programs or events to support your arguments.

Overgeneralizing Johnson's policies: Focus on specific programs and legislation that Johnson introduced, highlighting how they differed from Kennedy's initiatives.
Confusing the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution with the Tet Offensive: The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution authorized military action, while the Tet Offensive was a significant military campaign that changed public opinion.

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