Essay plans for 'USA - Boom, busy and recovery'

Twenty one different essay plans for each area of the course, showing key ideas for both sides of the argument. Key revision resource for the exam. The list of essay titles can be seen on the first page of the preview, as well as below in the description - To what extent was the rise of the KKK the most important threat facing US society in the 1920s? How far was the development of the radio and cinema responsible for the rapid social change in the USA in the 1920s? To what extent did the First New Deal bring relief and recovery to the US economy? ‘The New Deal offered only limited opportunities for women in the years 1933 – 1939.’ How far do you agree? To what extent did the Second New Deal bring fundamental reform to the USA? To what extent did the position of ethnic minorities improve 1933 – 1945? To what extent did federal government policy stimulate the economic growth between the years 1945 and 1955? How far did the USA experience a revolution in popular culture in the years 1945 – 1955? ‘Prohibition led to a massive rise in crime in the 1920s.’ How far do you agree? ‘The economy was a real success story in the 1920s.’ How far do you agree? ‘The most important cause of the WSC was easy credit.’ How far do you agree? ‘The enfranchisement of women was the most important factor in gaining more opportunities in the 1920s.’ How far do you agree? ‘President Hoover did little to combat the Depression.’ How far do you agree? How far did the First New Deal successfully address the effects of the Depression? ‘The impact of the New Deal is disappointing.’ How far do you agree? How far did the New Deal improve the lives of ethnic minorities? What was the significance of WW2 in the role and status of women? Why was there so much support for anti-communism in the USA during the post-war period until 1955? How far did the need for affordable housing lead to the development of suburbs in the post-war period? ‘American women experienced only limited changes in their employment opportunities in the years 1919–41.’ How far do you agree with this statement? How far was the Cold War responsible for McCarthyism in the early 1950s?