WJEC GCSE History: The Development of the USA 1929-2000

Paperback

Published: 25/03/2011

Extent: 168 pages

Illustrations: colour and black and white photos and illustrations

Series: WJHI

 

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Summary:
Endorsed by WJEC, this book has been written and edited by experienced examiners in order to support the Development of the USA 1929-2000 outline study in the WJEC History GCSE specification.
It focuses on the key trends and turning points that have affected the development of the USA between 1929-2000. It considers the developments, events and personalities which have shaped the recent history of the USA.
Each chapter includes:

an introduction outlining the key lines of enquiry from the specification

full coverage of the content requirements of the specification

a variety of activities to help students understand the key features of the period

model answers with questions and exam tips to aid exam preparation.

Other titles in the series:
The USA 1910-1929 and Germany 1929-1947 ( 9781444112207)

• Specifically designed to support the WJEC GCSE History specification.
• Provides dedicated progressive support with assessment - including model answers, exam-style questions and exam tips to aid exam preparation.
• Contains a variety of activities to motivate all students.
• Written and edited by senior examiners.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Changing life in the USA, 1929-2000
Chapter 1 What were the main influences on American life between 1929-1945?
Chapter 2 What were the main political and economic developments in the USA after 1945?
Chapter 3 What were the main social developments in the USA from 1945-2000?
Changing attitudes to the race issue in the USA, 1929-2000
Chapter 4 Why was there so much racial inequality in the USA between 1929 and 1945?
Chapter 5 Why was it difficult for black Americans to gain equal rights in the 1950s and 1960s?
Chapter 6 How much progress has been made by black Americans since the 1960s?
The USA and the wider world, 1929-2000
Chapter 7 How and why did US foreign policy change between 1929 and 1945?
Chapter 8 How and why was the USA involved in the Cold War?
Chapter 9 What role has the USA played in the search for world peace since 1970?
Glossary
Index

About the Author(s):
John Wright is an experienced author of GCSE textbooks and a senior examiner from a major awarding body

Steve Waugh is an experienced author of GCSE textbooks and senior examiner from a major awarding body.

Contributors:
Editor: R. Paul Evans is an experienced author of GCSE textbooks and senior examiner from a major awarding body.

Readership:
GCSE History students