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A-Level History, American Dream Model Essay Pack – Reagan Interpretations, 1981–96 (Edexcel Paper 1, EQ5)

A comprehensive pack of 20-mark interpretation essays focused on Ronald Reagan’s presidency, written for Edexcel A-Level Paper 1, Section C: In Search of the American Dream: USA, 1917–96. These model answers are fully exam-ready and address every major extract-based question in the spec and past papers.

Includes:

8+ full interpretation essays written in a consistent, high-level structure

Balanced comparison of Extracts 1 and 2 with sustained evaluation and contextual knowledge

Covers all Edexcel question stems: impact, success, social division, economic damage, and revitalisation

Ideal for classroom modelling, revision booklets, or top-grade student exemplars

Follows a structured model (intro, two disagreements, one agreement, conclusion) aligned to Edexcel’s top-band mark scheme

Fully editable PowerPoint format for printing, annotation, or live modelling

Questions Covered Include:

Did Reagan successfully reduce ‘big government’?

Did Reagan’s economic policies damage the US economy?

Did Reagan’s administration increase social division for Black Americans?

Was Reagan’s presidency a political revitalisation?

Did Reagan’s policies only benefit the rich?

Were Reagan’s policies an attack on the disadvantaged?

How far did Reagan’s actions have a negative impact on US society?

Designed For:

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

Section C (EQ5): Interpretations – Reagan’s Presidency, 1981–96

High-attaining students aiming for A/A*

Teaching interpretation structure, comparative argument, and evaluative writing

Format:
Editable PowerPoint presentation with full model essays per question (over 8 full essays with interpretation structure and clear reasoning)