To what extent were the domestic policies of GHW Bush a success between 1989 and 1993?

The question requires that candidates consider the merits or otherwise of the suggestion that the domestic policies of GHW Bush (1989–1993), were a success. Candidates may evaluate Bush’s economic policies and argue that he failed to abide by his promise not to raise taxes. Candidates may refer to his bailout of the Savings and Loans industry with funds to pay depositors, a policy which was criticised for costing billions in taxpayers’ money. Candidates may evaluate Bush’s environment policies, for example The Clean Air Act Amendments, which aimed at curbing pollution. Candidates may argue that, although the Americans with Disabilities Act, forbidding discrimination on the bases of disabilities, was criticised because of its cost, it was one of Bush’s successes. Other relevant factors may be addressed, such as the fact that Bush ruled with a Congress controlled by the Democratic Party, but with a focus on the issue in the question. Candidates’ opinions or conclusions will be presented clearly and supported by appropriate evidence.

The question required that candidates consider the merits or otherwise of the suggestion that the domestic policies of GHW Bush (19891993), were a success.