Unit 3: The World After World War II

The Cold War in the West, 1945-1961

2002 Qn4:
(a) Why did the USA introduce the Marshall Plan? (12m)
(b) Was the Soviet Union’s fear of attack from the West the most important cause of the Cold War? Explain your answer. (13m)

2004 Qn 4:
(a) Why did the USA and the USSR become enemies after the end of the Second World War? (12m)
(b) How far do you agree that the Berlin Blockade was a mistake by Stalin? Explain your answer. (13m)

2006 Qn 4:
(a) Why did the Berlin Blockade take place? (12m)
(b) ‘The USSR’s control over Eastern Europe was complete by the early 1960s.’ How far do you agree with this judgment? Explain your answer. (13m)



China: From the Civil War to the Death of Mao

2005 Qn 4:
(a) Why did Mao start the Cultural Revolution? (12m)
(b) ‘Mao’s leadership of China between 1966 and 1976 was a success.’ How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer. (13m)



The Failure of Communism in the Soviet Union and the Disintegration of the Iron Curtain (1989)

2003 Qn 4:
(a) Why did Communist governments in Eastern Europe fall in 1989? (12m)
(b) ‘The main reason for Gorbachev’s failure as leader of the Soviet Union wa his policy of glasnost.’ How far do you agree with this judgment? Explain your answer. (13m)

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)

Unit 1: The World Before World War II

Russia: Fall of Monarchy and the Rise of Communism, 1917-1941

2002 Qn 2:
(a) Why did the Bolsheviks win the Civil War? (12m)
(b) Was Stalin’s persecution of his political enemies the most important factor that enabled him to control the Soviet Union? Explain your answer. (13m)

2005 Qn 2:
(a) Why did Stalin introduce the Five-Year Plans for industry? (12m)
(b) ‘Stalin’s industrial and agricultural reforms were a total success.’ How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer. (13m)



China: Fall of Monarchy and KMT-CCP Rivalry, 1911-1937

2004 Qn 2:
(a) Why did Chiang Kai-shek (Jiang Jieshi) turn against his Communist allies in 1927? (12m)
(b) How far do you agree that the Long March was a success for the Communists? Explain your answer. (13m)



Impact of World War I

2003 Qn 2:
(a) Why did the Allies impose a tough peace settlement on Germany in 1919? (12m)
(b) ‘The main reason Germany hated the Treaty of Versailles was reparations.’ How far do you agree with this judgment? Explain your answer. (13m)

2006 Qn 2:
(a) Why was the League of Nations set up after World War 1? (12m)
(b) ‘The Treaty of Versailles was a failure.’ How far do you agree with this judgment? Explain your answer. (13m)



Rise of Nazism in Germany

2004 Qn 3:
(a) Why did the effects of the Great Depression help Hitler to gain power in Germany? (12m)
(b) How far do you agree that Hitler’s policies were a success for German people during the 1930s? Explain your answer. (13m)

2005 Qn 3:
(a) Why did Hitler completely control Germany by late 1934? (12m)
(b) ‘Nazi economic policies up to 1939 were a complete success.’ How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer. (13m)

[For History Students] Past Year 'O' Level Questions

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QSS 401 of 2007

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