United States 1917 2008: (And Civil Rights 1865 1992)

Description

This new title offers comprehensive coverage for the new 2008 specifications, from the First World War to George W Bush. Includes historical interpretations, document source questions, explanation of difficult words and concepts, a study skills section for exam preparation and a companion website with visuals to support learning. Contents: Study and examination skills 1 The United States 1917--2008: A synoptic overview 2 Boom and Bust: the United States, 1917--1933 3 FDR and the New Deal, 1933--1945 4 US foreign policy, 1917--1945 5 The USA and the Cold War in Europe, 1945--1991 6 The USA and the Cold War in Asia, 1945--1973 7 Civil Rights, 1865--1992 8 US domestic history, 1945--1969 9 From Nixon to George W. Bush, 1969--2008 Index

Promotion info

Coverage from the First World War to George W Bush for the new 2008 specification for AS and A2 History

Author description

Derrick Murphy is former Deputy Principal and worked for QCA accrediting the new specifications for 2008. He is a former Chair of the NEAB History Committee and GCE A Level Chief Examiner and currently a councillor for the Borough Council of King's Lynn and West Norfolk. He has written on over forty titles for Collins.