| Date | November 2020 | Marks available | 15 | Reference code | 20N.3op2.HL.TZ0.35 |
| Level | Higher level only | Paper | Paper 3 (History of the Americas) | Time zone | TZ0 |
| Command term | Evaluate | Question number | 35 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
Section 18: The Americas (1980–2005)
Evaluate the impact of Reagan’s foreign policy in the Americas.
Markscheme
The question requires that candidates make an appraisal of the impact of Reagan’s foreign policy in the Americas, weighing up its strengths and limitations. Candidates may refer to Reagan’s strong anti-communist stance and the Reagan Doctrine, which stated that the US would support anti-communist guerrilla and resistance movements to overthrow leftist-leaning or Soviet-backed governments in Latin America. This occurred in El Salvador and Nicaragua. Reagan used military force in the invasion of Grenada and supported dictatorships in Chile, Guatemala and Argentina. Regarding Canada, the US and Canada had similar foreign policies and Reagan and Canadian Prime Minister Mulroney had good relations. Candidates’ opinions or conclusions will be presented clearly and supported by appropriate evidence.
Examiners report
The question required that candidates make an appraisal of the impact of Reagan's foreign policy in the Americas.
