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A-Level History, American Dream Model Essay Pack – Quality of Life, 1917–80 (Edexcel Paper 1, EQ4)

A complete, editable set of high-quality model essays for all major Section A and B exam questions on EQ4: The Changing Quality of Life, from Edexcel A-Level History Paper 1: In Search of the American Dream, 1917–96. These essays provide fully developed arguments, prioritised factors, and precise contextual evidence — perfect for revision, modelling, or essay planning.

Includes:

12+ full model answers (Section A and B)

Clear AO1 knowledge with AO2 analysis and evaluation

Covers themes of leisure, travel, housing, income, consumerism, and social policy

Balanced arguments, high-level phrasing, and consistent paragraph structure

Written to A/A* standard but accessible to all high-attaining learners

Editable PowerPoint format — great for display, annotation, and student booklets

Topics Covered:

Affluence and access to leisure, 1945–80

Government policy and social welfare (New Deal, GI Bill, Medicare)

The development of suburban and car-owning culture

Gender, race, and class inequalities in living standards

Technological change and consumer innovation

Turning points in leisure and quality of life (WWII, 1960s, post-war boom)

Causes and consequences of changing housing, healthcare, and transport access

Designed For:

Edexcel A-Level History (Paper 1: In Search of the American Dream: USA, 1917–96)

EQ4: The Changing Quality of Life, 1917–80

Section A & B full-exam modelling, extended writing practice, and revision support

Format:
Editable PowerPoint file with model answers across a full range of question types