Oxford AQA GCSE History: America 1920-1973: Opportunity and Inequality Student Book

By (author) : Aaron Wilkes

English

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SUMMAERY

The America 1920-1973 Student Book is part of a brand new series written specially to match the new 2016 AQA GCSE History specification, and is developed by an expert team led by Aaron Wilkes, an experienced Head of History, and Jon Cloake, an author with examining experience. This period study book focuses on the development of the USA during a turbulent half century of change when some lived the 'American Dream' while others grappled with poverty, discrimination and prejudice. Students will study the political, economic, social and cultural aspects of these developments. Carefully selected Interpretations allow students to evaluate different perspectives on the past in context. Practice Questions and Study Tips help students prepare for the new AQA exam questions, and features such as Extension and How To... provide step-by-step explanations of how to put into practice essential history skills such as analysing an interpretation or essay writing.