History (A) J410,05 November 2020 , OCR GCSE Past Papers with Mark Schemes

1. Al-Qaeda′s Actions (1995–2001) – Description of key attacks and activities, including the 1998 U.S. embassy bombings, USS Cole attack (2000), and 9/11 attacks (2001).

2. Loss of Confidence in the League of Nations (1930s) – Examination of failures such as the Manchurian Crisis (1931), Abyssinian Crisis (1935), and lack of enforcement power.

3. Chamberlain and Appeasement (1937–1939) – Evaluation of the fairness of Guilty Men’s portrayal of Chamberlain’s trust in Hitler, using alternative interpretations.

4. Cold War Origins – Debate on whether U.S. expansionist policies left the USSR no choice but to resist, considering other perspectives on Soviet aggression and security concerns.

5. ANC’s Resistance in Exile – Description of one method, such as international lobbying, armed struggle (Umkhonto we Sizwe), or propaganda.

6. Soweto Uprising (1976) – Analysis of causes, including opposition to Afrikaans-language education, student activism, and police brutality.