Unit 2: World War II

War In Europe

2002 Qn 3:
(a) Why did the British Government appease Germany in the 1930s? (12m)
(b) Was the failure of the League of Nations the most important cause of the Second World War? Explain your answer. (13m)



War in the Pacific

2003 Qn 3:
(a) Why were the Japanese aggressive towards China during the 1930s? (12m)
(b) ‘The main reason the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbour in 1941 was they wanted to destroy American power in the Pacific.’ How far do you agree with this judgment? Explain your answer. (13m)



End of War
(no questions set on this topic thus far)



Peace Settlements and the Founding of the United Nations

2006 Qn 3:
(a) Why was the United Nations Organisation set up after World War 2? (12m)
(b) ‘The peace settlement after World War 2 was a success.’ How far do you agree with this judgment? Explain your answer. (13m)