History 7041 Paper 1L June 2020, AQA AS-Level Past Papers with Mark Schemes

The exam paper explores Germany's political and socio-economic evolution between 1871 and 1929. Section A evaluates interpretations of political authority during Bismarck's tenure (1871–1890), focusing on the Kaiser’s powers, the role of the Protestant Church, administrative centralization, and the Bundesrat’s function. Section B analyzes the transformation of the German economy between 1890 and 1914, emphasizing industrialization and economic policies, and assesses the benefits of social reforms and cultural changes for the working class from 1919 to 1929, addressing welfare improvements and societal shifts. Key themes include political centralization, industrial growth, social reform, and cultural transformation.