Edexcel AS Level In GCE History (8HI0/1F)paper 1:Option 1F+mark
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History Paper
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Advanced Subsidiary
PAPER 1: Breadth study with interpretations
Option 1F: In search of the American dream: the USA, c1917–96
Instructions
•• Use black ink or ball-point pen.
Fill in the boxes at the top of this page with your name,
• There
centre number and candidate number.
are three sections in this question paper. Answer ONE question from
Section A, ONE question from Section B and the question in Section C.
• Answer the questions in the spaces provided
– there may be more space than you need.
Information
•• The total mark for this paper is 60.
The marks for each question are shown in brackets
– use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question.
Advice
•• Read each question carefully before you start to answer it.
Check your answers if you have time at the end.
Turn over
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, SECTION A
Answer EITHER Question 1 OR Question 2.
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EITHER
1 Was an improvement in the cultural experience of Americans the main consequence
of television in the years c1950–80?
(Total for Question 1 = 20 marks)
OR
2 Was the growing affluence of ordinary Americans the main reason for changes in
their leisure activities in the years 1945–80?
(Total for Question 2 = 20 marks)
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
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scheme May 2025
surname names
Number Number
History Paper
□ □
Advanced Subsidiary
PAPER 1: Breadth study with interpretations
Option 1F: In search of the American dream: the USA, c1917–96
Instructions
•• Use black ink or ball-point pen.
Fill in the boxes at the top of this page with your name,
• There
centre number and candidate number.
are three sections in this question paper. Answer ONE question from
Section A, ONE question from Section B and the question in Section C.
• Answer the questions in the spaces provided
– there may be more space than you need.
Information
•• The total mark for this paper is 60.
The marks for each question are shown in brackets
– use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question.
Advice
•• Read each question carefully before you start to answer it.
Check your answers if you have time at the end.
Turn over
,P76489A
©2025 Pearson Education Ltd.
Y:1/1/1/1/
,
, SECTION A
Answer EITHER Question 1 OR Question 2.
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
EITHER
1 Was an improvement in the cultural experience of Americans the main consequence
of television in the years c1950–80?
(Total for Question 1 = 20 marks)
OR
2 Was the growing affluence of ordinary Americans the main reason for changes in
their leisure activities in the years 1945–80?
(Total for Question 2 = 20 marks)
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
2
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