Populism, progressivism and imperialism, 1890–1920: AQA A‑Level History questions
Every AQA A-Level History exam question on 1K.2 Populism, progressivism and imperialism, 1890–1920, 2020–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.
All 8 questions on Populism, progressivism and imperialism, 1890–1920, as a list
June 2025, Component 1K, Q03 (25 marks): ‘In the years 1890 to 1917, the United States turned away from isolationism.’ Assess the validity of this view.
June 2024, Component 1K, Q01 (30 marks): Using your understanding of the historical context, assess how convincing the arguments in these three extracts are in relation to US expansion in the years 189
June 2024, Component 1K, Q02 (25 marks): ‘Politicians failed to curb the power of Big Business in the years 1890 to 1914.’ Assess the validity of this view.
June 2023, Component 1K, Q03 (25 marks): To what extent did social and ethnic divisions increase in the USA in the years 1890 to 1920?
June 2022, Component 1K, Q02 (25 marks): ‘The years 1865 to 1896 were a time of significant progress for former slaves in America’s southern states.’ Assess the validity of this view.
June 2022, Component 1K, Q03 (25 marks): To what extent was Wilson’s New Freedom a continuation of Theodore Roosevelt’s reforms?
November 2021, Component 1K, Q03 (25 marks): ‘Populism had significant influence on national politics in the years 1890 to 1912.’ Assess the validity of this view of Populism.
November 2020, Component 1K, Q02 (25 marks): To what extent did the growth of the US economy, in the years 1890 to 1920, benefit the American people?
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