History 0470/21 Oct Nov 2024 | Cambridge IGCSE Past Papers With Mark Scheme

1. Spanish-American War (1898): Examination of sources on the sinking of the USS Maine, American blame on Spain, media influence, and political responses.

2. Marshall Plan & Cold War (1947–48): Analysis of the economic and political motives behind the Marshall Plan, US-Soviet tensions, and its impact on Western Europe.

3. Source Evaluation & Interpretation: Comparing reliability, purpose, and bias of newspaper articles, political speeches, and cartoons from both American and Soviet perspectives.

4. Media & Propaganda in Conflict: Role of newspapers, political cartoons, and government statements in shaping public opinion and international relations.

5. Economic & Political Strategies: US foreign policy in post-war Europe, economic aid as a tool of influence, and Soviet opposition to Western economic involvement.

6. Structured Historical Analysis: Developing arguments using primary sources, assessing perspectives, and constructing reasoned conclusions on historical events.