History (A) J410,01 June 2019 , OCR GCSE Past Papers with Mark Schemes

1. Encouragement of International Peace in the 1920s – Efforts such as the League of Nations, the Locarno Treaties, the Kellogg-Briand Pact, and disarmament agreements.

2. USA-USSR Clashes Over Germany (1945–1949) – Disagreements over Berlin, the Marshall Plan, Soviet expansion, and the division of Germany.

3. Cold War Origins – Evaluation of Stalin’s role in controlling Eastern Europe as the main cause, comparing different historical perspectives.

4. Failure of Appeasement – Chamberlain’s role in Munich, balancing fear of war with diplomatic intentions, and Hitler’s exploitation of the policy.

5. Deng Xiaoping’s Economic Reforms (1976–1981) – Introduction of market-driven policies, agricultural changes, and modernization efforts.

6. Chinese Government Actions Against Opposition (1976–1981) – Crackdown on dissidents, political purges, and efforts to consolidate control post-Mao.