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Study the impact of the Second World War, including America's economic recovery, Lend Lease, exports and social developments affecting African-Americans and women.
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Topic
AD America, 1920-1973: Opportunity and inequality
Subtopic
Part two: Bust: Americans' experiences of the Depression and New Deal
AQA GCSE HistoryPaper 1 Section A: Period studies
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Short explanation
Chronology anchor: Part two: Bust: Americans' experiences of the Depression and New Deal in AD America, 1920-1973: Opportunity and inequality (Paper 1 Section A: Period studies) provides the direct anchor for this learning objective. Students focus on Study the impact of the Second World War, including America's economic recovery, Lend Lease, exports and social developments affecting African-Americans and women. The explanation should use the subtopic wording, the relevant period, named events or individuals where appropriate, and precise historical evidence. It should then separate cause from consequence, change from continuity, and significance from importance while keeping sources, interpretations, evidence and opinion distinct.
Key concepts
Lend LeaseAfrican-Americans
Why it matters
This objective helps connect Part two: Bust: Americans' experiences of the Depression and New Deal to exam-style questions, flashcards, and revision notes for AD America, 1920-1973: Opportunity and inequality.
Common mistakes
1 linked- Avoid confusing Lend Lease: Anchor the answer to Part two: Bust: Americans' experiences of the Depression and New Deal, use precise evidence, and state whether Lend Lease is a cause, consequence, change, continuity or significant development.
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