History (A) J410,07 November 2020 , OCR GCSE Past Papers with Mark Schemes

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

2. Failure of the League of Nations (1930s) – Reasons countries lost confidence, such as weak enforcement, inability to prevent aggression, and lack of U.S. involvement.

3. Appeasement Policy Evaluation (1937–1939) – Analysis of Chamberlain’s belief in diplomacy with Hitler, using different historical interpretations.

4. Cold War Interpretations – Debate on whether U.S. policies left the Soviet Union no choice but to oppose American dominance.

5. Opposition to the Civil Rights Movement (1954–1964) – One example, such as Southern resistance, white supremacist groups, or legal obstacles.

6. Protests Beyond African American Rights (1960s–1970s) – Reasons for activism by women, Native Americans, LGBTQ+ groups, and anti-war movements.

7. Comparison of Sources on Segregation – Analysis of a 1951 photograph of the South and a 1948 political statement opposing civil rights.

8. The Red Scare (1945–1954) – Evaluation of whether fears of communism in the U.S. were exaggerated or based on real threats.