AQA A-Level History 7042
1A The Age of the Crusades, c1071–1204
1B Spain in the Age of Discovery, 1469–1598
1C The Tudors: England, 1485–1603
1D Stuart Britain and the Crisis of Monarchy, 1603–1702
1E Russia in the Age of Absolutism and Enlightenment, 1682–1796
1F Industrialisation and the People: Britain, c1783–1885
1G Challenge and Transformation: Britain, c1851–1964
1H Tsarist and Communist Russia, 1855–1964
1J The British Empire, c1857–1967
1K The Making of a Superpower: USA, 1865–1975
1L The Quest for Political Stability: Germany, 1871–1991
2A Royal Authority and the Angevin Kings, 1154–1216
2B The Wars of the Roses, 1450–1499
2C The Reformation in Europe, c1500–1564
2D Religious Conflict and the Church in England, c1529–c1570
2E The English Revolution, 1625–1660
2F The Sun King: Louis XIV, France and Europe, 1643–1715
2G The Birth of the USA, 1760–1801
2H France in Revolution, 1774–1815
2J America: A Nation Divided, c1845–1877
2K International Relations and Global Conflict, c1890–1941
2L Italy and Fascism, c1900–1945
2M Wars and Welfare: Britain in Transition, 1906–1957
2N Revolution and Dictatorship: Russia, 1917–1953
2O Democracy and Nazism: Germany, 1918–1945
2P The Transformation of China, 1936–1997
2Q The American Dream: Reality and Illusion, 1945–1980
2R The Cold War, c1945–1991
2S The Making of Modern Britain, 1951–2007
2T The Crisis of Communism: The USSR and the Soviet Empire, 1953–2000
1K The Making of a Superpower: USA, 1865–1975
Wilson's New Freedom and America's Economic Rise
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Overview
Recall questions on Wilson's New Freedom and how it differed from New Nationalism, the Underwood Tariff, Federal Reserve, Clayton Act and Federal Trade Commission, and the resources, markets, tariffs, immigration and corporations behind America's industrial rise.
What you need to know
Answer each one before you reveal it.
What did the Federal Reserve Act of 1913 create?
In what ways had the USA surpassed Britain as an industrial power by 1900?
Questions from this subtopic
Each one with the model answer underneath.
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What was Wilson's 'New Freedom' position on tariffs?
Model answer
Tariff reduction to lower import duties and reduce protection for monopolies.
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What did Wilson's 'New Freedom' advocate regarding the banking system?
Model answer
Banking reform to create a more stable and responsive financial system.
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How did Wilson's 'New Freedom' approach monopolies?
Model answer
Through antitrust legislation to break up monopolies and restore competition.
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How did Wilson's 'New Freedom' differ from Roosevelt's 'New Nationalism' in their approach to big business?
Model answer
Wilson's New Freedom emphasised breaking up monopolies to restore competition, whereas Roosevelt's New Nationalism accepted big business under government regulation.
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What did the Underwood Tariff of 1913 accomplish?
Model answer
It reduced import duties, lowering tariff protection for American industries.
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What did the Federal Reserve Act of 1913 create?
Model answer
The central banking system of the United States.
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