History 0470/23 Oct Nov 2024 | Cambridge IGCSE Past Papers With Mark Scheme

1. Nineteenth Century: Spanish-American War (1898) – Causes and consequences of the sinking of the USS Maine; media influence on war sentiment; Spanish and American perspectives.

2. Twentieth Century: Cold War Origins – Soviet expansion in Eastern Europe; US containment policies; impact of the Marshall Plan; interpretations of aggression from both sides.

3. Source Analysis and Interpretation – Evaluating reliability and bias in historical sources; comparing conflicting accounts from different perspectives.

4. Political Cartoons and Propaganda – Understanding symbolism and messaging in visual sources; analyzing Cold War propaganda from US, British, and Soviet viewpoints.

5. Historical Context and Causation – Investigating economic, political, and military factors behind international conflicts; linking events to broader historical trends.

6. Structured Argumentation – Developing balanced historical arguments using documentary evidence; assessing the credibility and significance of various sources.