Depression? 1929): past paper questions
Real questions on depression? 1929)
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- 9489/22 · May/June 2026 · Q6b[20]
How far was homelessness the most serious impact of the Great Depression? Section C: International option International history, 1870–1945
See it on the paper → - 9489/23 · October/November 2025 · Q6a[10]
Explain why there was panic selling of shares in late October 1929.
See it on the paper → - 9489/21 · May/June 2025 · Q6a[10]
Explain why many banks failed after the Great Crash.
See it on the paper → - 9489/21 · May/June 2025 · Q6b[20]
‘Roosevelt won the 1936 presidential election because he was seen as the champion of the “have‑nots”.’ How far do you agree? Section C: International option International history, 1870–1945
See it on the paper → - 9489/21 · May/June 2025 · Q8a[10]
Explain why France and Belgium took control of the Ruhr in 1923.
See it on the paper → - 9489/21 · May/June 2025 · Q8b[20]
‘The League of Nations carried out its work successfully in the 1920s.’ How far do you agree?
See it on the paper → - 9489/23 · May/June 2025 · Q6b[20]
‘Overproduction was the most serious problem facing US agriculture in the 1920s.’ How far do you agree? Section C: International option International history, 1870–1945
See it on the paper → - 9489/23 · May/June 2025 · Q7b[20]
‘The closing of the frontier was responsible for the change in the United States’ attitude towards overseas expansion.’ How far do you agree?
See it on the paper → - 9489/22 · February/March 2025 · Q6a[10]
Explain why the value of shares fell rapidly in the Great Crash.
See it on the paper → - 9489/12 · October/November 2024 · Q2a[15]
Read Source C and Source D. Compare and contrast these two sources as evidence about Huey Long.
See it on the paper → - 9489/12 · October/November 2024 · Q2b[25]
Read all of the sources. ‘The New Deal was opposed because it cost too much.’ How far do the sources support this view? Section C: International option The League of Nations and international relations in the 1920s
See it on the paper → - 9489/21 · October/November 2024 · Q8b[20]
To what extent was the Great Depression responsible for the rise of political extremism in Europe?
See it on the paper → - 9489/41 · October/November 2024 · Q6[30]
‘Kennedy’s domestic policies failed to deliver on his promises.’ Discuss this view.
See it on the paper → - 9489/41 · October/November 2024 · Q7[30]
Assess the social impact of federal economic policies in the 1980s.
See it on the paper → - 9489/13 · May/June 2024 · Q2b[25]
Read all of the sources. To what extent do the sources support the view that President Hoover did little to try and solve the Depression? Section C: International option The League of Nations and international relations in the 1920s
See it on the paper → - 9489/43 · May/June 2024 · Q8[30]
‘Opposition to communist ideology was the main reason for US involvement in the Korean War.’ Discuss this view. Section C: International history, 1945–92
See it on the paper → - 9489/21 · October/November 2023 · Q4a[10]
Explain why the Whig Party declined rapidly in the 1850s.
See it on the paper → - 9489/21 · October/November 2023 · Q4b[20]
How successful was the Missouri Compromise?
See it on the paper → - 9489/21 · October/November 2023 · Q5a[10]
Explain why the availability of resources was important to the outcome of the Civil War.
See it on the paper → - 9489/22 · October/November 2023 · Q6b[20]
‘The Great Crash was caused by speculation on the stock market.’ How far do you agree? Section C: International option International history, 1870–1945
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What examiners said
Explain why the Whig Party declined rapidly in the 1850s. Good responses showed clear knowledge of the reasons for the rapid decline of the Whig Party in the 1850s – growing sectional divide over slavery – weakened leadership – creation of the Republican Party. These responses could have been improved by showing the connection between the reasons. Other responses were able to identify a reason or...
— Examiner report, October/November 2023, 9489/21 Q4(a) (Cambridge)
How successful was the Missouri Compromise? Successful answers provided a balanced assessment supported by a clear knowledge and understanding of the topic. Other answers focused on one aspect, successful or unsuccessful, with most focusing on the unsuccessful aspect of the Missouri Compromise. Less successful answers described the details of the Missouri Compromise. Weaker answers produced confu...
— Examiner report, October/November 2023, 9489/21 Q4(b) (Cambridge)
Explain why the availability of resources was important to the outcome of the Civil War. Stronger responses were detailed, identifying and explaining North-South resource differences. Other responses identified a factor or factors. Weaker responses were confused over the meaning of ‘resources.’
— Examiner report, October/November 2023, 9489/21 Q5(a) (Cambridge)
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