History (A) J410,04 June 2019 , OCR GCSE Past Papers with Mark Schemes

1. International Peace in the 1920s – Key initiatives such as the League of Nations, Locarno Treaties, and Kellogg-Briand Pact.

2. USA-USSR Clash Over Germany (1945–1949) – Causes of tensions, including division of Germany, Berlin Blockade, economic policies, and ideological conflict.

3. Causes of the Cold War – Evaluation of Stalin’s role in controlling Eastern Europe and alternative interpretations regarding U.S. actions and policies.

4. Appeasement and Chamberlain – Analysis of whether Chamberlain’s fear of war or diplomatic faith contributed more to the failure of appeasement.

5. Stalin’s Control After WWII – Examples of purges, repression, secret police, and ideological control.

6. Khrushchev’s Policies – Examination of domestic reforms, de-Stalinization, economic policies, and their impact on Soviet society.