History (A) J410,02 November 2020 , OCR GCSE Past Papers with Mark Schemes

1. Al-Qaeda’s Actions (1995–2001) – Key events, including terrorist attacks, bombings, and preparations leading to 9/11.

2. Failure of the League of Nations (1930s) – Reasons for declining confidence, such as weaknesses in enforcement, failures in handling conflicts, and the rise of aggressive powers.

3. Appeasement Policy Evaluation (1937–1939) – Analysis of Chamberlain’s approach to Hitler, including its motivations, failures, and historical interpretations.

4. Cold War Interpretations – Debate over whether U.S. policies forced Soviet opposition or if both sides contributed to escalating tensions.

5. Nazi National Community – One characteristic, such as social unity, exclusion of non-Germans, or control over cultural life.

6. Limited Opposition to Nazis (1933–1939) – Factors like propaganda, repression, economic success, and fear contributing to public compliance.