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Comparing interpretations of Roosevelt
How does Interpretation B differ from Interpretation A about Roosevelt? Explain your answer based on what it says in Interpretations A and B.
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Marking points
- 1 Identifies the view of Roosevelt in Interpretation A using the official-evidence substitute.
- 2 Identifies the view of Roosevelt in Interpretation B from its wording.
- 3 Explains a difference between the two interpretations rather than describing only one interpretation.
- 4 Develops the comparison with reasoning based on the content of both interpretations for the top level.
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Interpretation B is much more positive about Roosevelt than Interpretation A. Interpretation A presents Roosevelt as damaging American economic freedom through his policies, so it sees his effect on America as harmful. By contrast, Interpretation B says that Roosevelt cared about the nation, restored confidence during the Depression, and gave people hope in difficult times.
Why this answer loses marks
Only saying that Reagan liked Roosevelt.
This does not explain how Interpretation B differs from Interpretation A using the content of both interpretations.