AQA A Level History: The American Dream, Reality and Illusion: Questions & Correct Answers/ Graded A+

What were the legacies of WW2 outside America? : Mass Destruction Massive Casualties Huge social disruption Serious economic hardship Bombings Food Shortages and Rationing Occupation by foreign armies Give some stats as to how the USA was in the strongest position by the start of 1945? : 42% worlds income 62% discovered oil 50% manufacturing output 80% cars 33 million households owned a radio 2 What was "American Exceptionalism" : The idea that America is unique or exceptional which has become a popular part of conservative American thinking Why did people have doubts about Truman? : Roosevelt had had a very successful presidency The wars in Europe and the Pacific were still ongoing Seen as a "compromise candidate" What is the system of "checks and balances" : The president is prevented from having too much power by the congress (who can refuse to cooperate) and the Supreme Court what can rule the presidents actions as unconstitutional The president can veto congressional proposals for laws and appoint new members of the supreme court What is "political capital" and why did Truman lack it? : Refers to the trust and influence a politician has with the public and other politicians. Roosevelt had a lot of this A lack of this could result in an uncooperative congress, supreme court and state