1. Paper 1 – The Making of America (World Period Study)
There are two sections to Paper 1.
The paper is divided into two sections, one on THE MAKING OF AMERICA, one on
LIVING UNDER NAZI RULE
In total, the paper is worth 80 marks. The America part is worth 40 marks.
Spend just over 50 minutes on the America part of this paper.
There are 5 questions on America. You have to answer 4
THE MAKING OF AMERICA
You will need to:
Understand the BIG STORY of America. How did evevts unfold
Identify, describe and explain events, situations relating to three key
Groups: Native Americans; African Americans; White Americans
Explain five smaller stories: America’s expansion 1789 – 1838; The West
1839 – 1860; Civil War and Reconstruction 1861 – 1877; Settlement and
Conflict on the Plains 1861 – 1877; American Culyures 1877 – 1900
REVISION TIPS!
Try to learn and list at least eight features of each section.

2. Paper 1 – The Making of America (Word Period Study)
Paper format:
You will be required to tackle these questions:
1a) Give ONE example (1)
1b) Name ONE way in which … during the period … (1)
1c) Name ONE … in the period (1)
2. Write a clear and organised summary that analyses … Support your summary
with examples. (9)
3. Why did … in the period … have limited impact? Support your answer with
examples. (10) OR What was the impact of … ? (10)
4. Answer EITHER Question 4 OR Question 5.
4. How far do you agree that … ? Give reasons for your answer. (18)
5. (Statement) How far do you agree with this statement? Give reasons
to support your answer … (18)
Use just one word
Or a short phrase
To answer.

3. Paper 1 – The Making of America (World Period Study)
Looking at Question 2: Write a clear and well organised summary that analyses …
Support your summary with examples. (9)
To do well:
Use precise knowledge.
Use one or more second order concepts in your analyses.
Spend 12 minutes!
Second Order Concepts are:
Ideas that historians use to make sense of the past, e.g.
CAUSE – WHY developments happened
CONSEQUENCE – What the RESULTS of events and
developments were.
CHANGE & CONTINUITY– How things changed over or stayed
the same over time
SIGNIFICANCE & DIVERSITY

4. Paper 1 – The Making of America (World Period Study)
Looking at Question 2: Sample questions!
Write a clear and organised summary that analyses the impact of the Indian
Removal Act of Support your summary with examples. (9)
Write a clear and organised summary that analyses the culture of the
Plains Indians. Support your summary with examples. (9)
Write a clear and organised summary that analyses the changes in the lives of
African Americans during the American Civil War. Support your summary with
examples. (9)
Write a clear and organised summary that analyses the difficulties faced by
settlers on the Plains. Support your summary with examples. (9)

5. Paper 1 – The Making of America (World Period Study)
Looking at Question 2: Spot the second order concepts!
Write a clear and organised summary that analyses the impact of the Indian
Removal Act of Support your summary with examples. (9)
“Between 1830 and 1838, the Us Government removed almost all the American
Indians who lived in the Southern states. The Creek, Seminole, Choctaw, Chickasaw
and Cherokee were all moved ito Indian Territory by Andrew Jackson. However, not
all Indian tribes in the South had the same experiences of removal. Most of the
Seminole refused to sign any sort of treaty with the US Government. Instead, they
fought a long, bitter and costly war againts the United States. By contrast, many of
the Choctaw Indians moved peacefully after signing a treaty with the Government
in However, many Choctaw died on the journey West and thousands more
were killed by disease and poor weather. In some ways, this was a similar experience
to the Creek, who lost over 5000 people when they were forced to move to
Indian Territory.”

6. Paper 1 – The Making of America (World Period Study)
Looking at Question 2: Spot the second order concepts!
Write a clear and organised summary that analyses the changes to the lives of
African- Americans during the Civil war, Support your summary with
examples. (9)
“The end of 1862 was a major tuning point for African-Americans in the South. When South
Carolina was defeated by the Union, lands were given out to ex-slaves in the Sea Islands.
Over 10,000 freed slaves got their own land. Some of these slaves went on to set up the
South Carolina Volunteers, a black regiment which fought for the Union. This was a
significant change as African Americans were now actively fighting for the Union.
1863 was another key change point for African-Americans. In 1863, Lincoln passed the
Emancipation Proclamation. This promised all aslaves in the South that they would be free
When the Union beat the Confederacy. As each Confederate state was defeated, ex-slaves
were given paid work for the first time. Over 200,000 freedmen were taught to read and
write, and tens of thousands were given their own land. For the first time, Southern
African-Americans were able to earn wages and own their own property.”

7. Paper 1 – The Making of America (World Period Study)
Looking at Question 3:
Why did Red Cloud and the United States come into conflict in the 1860s? Explain
your answer. (10)
“There were many reasons why Red Cloud and the United States came into
conflict in the 1860s. One reason was that Red Cloud’s lands were being
flooded by miners arriving in Sioux territory because …
Red Cloud was especially angry that miners were coming on to Sioux lands
because … As a consequence of this, Red Cloud and his warriors … This led
to war because …”
Why was there tension between the North and South of the United States
in the first part of the 19th Century. Explain your answer. (10)
“There were a number of reasons why there was tension between the North and
the South of the United States in the first part of the 19th Century. One reason
was To do with the economic differences between the Northern states and
Southern States. In the South … whereas in the North … These economic reasons
were linked to … In the South … whereas in the North … “

8. Paper 1 – The Making of America (World Period Study)
Looking at Question 3:
What was the impact of railroads on the cattle industry of the Plains in the 1860s?
Explain your answer. (10)
“Railroads and the cattle industry had an enormous impact on the Plains. The
Transcontinental railroad was built between 1862 and 1869 and connected states
in the East to the new ones in the West. The impact of the railroad was huge
because it was thousands of miles long. The workers had to cut through the Sierra
Nevada Mountains so that they could get to California. This had a big impact on the
environment. The railroad also affected the Plains Indians. Many Plains Indians
hunted buffalo, but the buffalo herds were disrupted by trains running across their
grazing areas. As well as this, the railroads allowed more and more settlers to move
onto the Plains to farm the land, which also disrupted the Indian way of life.”
How would you improve this answer?

9. Paper 1 – The Making of America (World Period Study)
Looking at Question 3:
What was the impact of the Civil War on the lives of Black Americans between
1865 and 1877? Explain your answer. (10)
POSITIVE OR NEGATIVE?

10. Paper 1 – The Making of America (World Period Study)
Looking at Question 4/5:
“There was little progress for Black Americans between 1877 and 1900.” How far
do you agree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer. (18)
SUPPORTS OR CHALLENGES STATEMENT? – Find the evidence!
Black Americans continued to have little political power.
Black Americans did not see much improvement in their living conditions.
Black Americans continued to live in poverty.
Black Americans were provided with new opportunities.

11. Paper 1 – The Making of America (World Period Study)
Looking at Question 4/5:
The culture of the Plains Indians was mainly destroyed by the building of the
railroads across the Plains. How far do you agree with this statement? Give reasons
for your answer. (18)
SUPPORTS OR CHALLENGES STATEMENT? – Find the evidence!
The railroads crossed Indian hunting grounds
The railroads encouraged the growth of cattle ranching and settlement on the
Plains by homesteaders.
The US Army signed treaties with the Plains Indians which were then broken, and led
to military conflict.
Once the Indians were on reservations, the US Government took steps to make it
More difficult for Indians to follow their way of life.