At Apollo Scholars, we believe history revision should be more than just memorising facts. It should spark curiosity, develop critical thinking and build exam confidence. That is why we are excited to launch our brand-new resource:
📘 Mastering the Rise of the American Superpower: A Complete Study Companion 1865–1975
This exclusive A-Level USA History revision guide takes students through one of the most transformative centuries in modern history: America’s journey from a fractured post-Civil War nation to the world’s leading superpower by 1975.
Why This Period Matters
The years 1865–1975 are full of drama, challenge and change. By studying this period, you will discover:
- How the U.S. rebuilt after the Civil War and Reconstruction
- The economic boom of the Gilded Age, alongside corruption and inequality
- The rise of populist and progressive reforms to challenge big business
- The highs of the Roaring Twenties and the crash of the Great Depression
- Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal and the debate over government power
- America’s role in World Wars and the dawn of the Cold War
- The Civil Rights Movement and struggles for equality in the 1960s
- Nixon’s presidency and America’s rise as a global superpower
Studying this period helps you answer the big questions: How do democracies survive crisis? Why do reforms succeed or fail? What shapes a nation’s destiny?
What is Inside the Guide
Our new revision guide is built for A-Level History success:
✅ Clear explanations of key events and themes
✅ Thematic analysis on causes, consequences, continuity and change
✅ Exam-style questions with model answers to practice effectively
✅ Timelines and glossaries for quick reference
✅ Memory boost summaries for last-minute revision
This is your complete companion to mastering the USA 1865–1975 period.
Companion Blog Series
To support your revision, Apollo Scholars has also launched an exclusive blog series breaking down this vast period into clear, exam-focused sections:
- Rebuilding a Nation: Post-Civil War America
- The Gilded Age: Growth, Corruption & Division
- Populism, Progressivism & Reform
- Imperialism and Isolationism
- Roaring Twenties to Great Depression
- The New Deal and Recovery
- Culture, Conflict & Identity (1920–1945)
- Post-War America & the Consumer Boom
- The Turbulent Sixties: Civil Rights, Protest & Vietnam
- America as a Superpower by 1975
Each blog connects directly to the revision guide and is written in clear, student-friendly language.
A Word from Our Founder
“When we designed this guide to America’s rise from 1865 to 1975, we wanted to go beyond giving students a list of dates and names to memorise. This is one of the most dynamic centuries in world history: the U.S. went from a nation struggling to rebuild after the American Civil War to the undisputed global superpower. That journey is full of contradictions, progress and inequality, democracy and division, prosperity and crisis. By studying it, students can sharpen their ability to think critically about how societies change, why challenges emerge, and what shapes the destiny of nations. At Apollo Scholars, our mission has always been to make revision clear, engaging and meaningful. This guide is not just a study tool; it is a chance for students to connect with the very momentum of history.”
– Matt, Founder of Apollo Scholars
Start Your Revision Today
🚀 Are you ready to take your history revision to the next level?
👉 Explore our USA History 1865–1975 Guide here and unlock expert resources designed to help you succeed in your exams.
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