History 0470/22 Oct Nov 2024 | Cambridge IGCSE Past Papers With Mark Scheme

1. Nineteenth-Century Topic: The Sinking of the USS Maine (1898)
- Analysis of different theories on the Maine’s destruction.
- Contradictions between US and Spanish inquiries.
- Role of media and political figures in shaping public perception.
- Use of primary sources, including newspaper articles and official reports.

2. Twentieth-Century Topic: The Berlin Blockade (1948–49)
- Soviet motives behind the blockade and its implementation.
- The Western Allies’ response through the Berlin Airlift.
- Analysis of sources, including newspapers, political cartoons, and official accounts.
- Evaluating the likelihood of Western success in overcoming the blockade.