Oxford AQA History for A Level: The American Dream: Reality and Illusion 1945-1980

Please note this title is suitable for any student studying: Exam Board: AQA Level/Subject: AS and A Level History First teaching: 2015 First exams: June 2017

Retaining all the well-loved features from the previous editions, The American Dream has been approved by AQA and matched to the 2015 specification. With a strong focus on skills building and exam practice, this book covers in depth the challenges faced by the USA at home and abroad as it emerged from the Second World War as a superpower. It focuses on key concepts such as American identity, anti-communism and ethnic identities, and covers events and developments with precision. Students can further develop vital skills such as historical interpretations and source analyses via specially selected sources and extracts. Practice questions and study tips provide additional support to help familiarize students with the new exam style questions, and help them achieve their best in the exam.

ISBN 13: 9780198354550

Author: Sally Waller