0470.3.1.05 — Did the revolutions change anything?.: past paper questions
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- 0470/13 · May/June 2026 · Q10a[4]
Describe the tactics used to defeat the U-boat threat.
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Why was Russia defeated in the First World War?
See it on the paper → - 0470/13 · May/June 2026 · Q10c[10]
‘The Gallipoli campaign was not an important factor in the First World War.’ How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer. Depth study B: Germany, 1918–45
See it on the paper → - 0470/21 · May/June 2026 · Q2a[7]
Study Source A. What is the cartoonist’s message? Explain your answer using details of the source and your knowledge.
See it on the paper → - 0470/21 · May/June 2026 · Q2b[8]
Study Sources B and C. Does Source B make Source C surprising? Explain your answer using details of the sources and your knowledge.
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Study Sources D and E. How similar are these two cartoons? Explain your answer using details of the sources and your knowledge.
See it on the paper → - 0470/13 · October/November 2025 · Q10a[4]
Describe the actions taken by Germany which led to the United States becoming involved in the First World War.
See it on the paper → - 0470/13 · October/November 2025 · Q10b[6]
Why were there widespread disturbances across Germany in 1918?
See it on the paper → - 0470/13 · October/November 2025 · Q10c[10]
How important were Allied tactics in securing the defeat of the German offensive of 1918? Explain your answer. Depth study B: Germany, 1918–45
See it on the paper → - 0470/11 · May/June 2025 · Q1c[10]
‘The 1848 revolutions in Italy achieved little.’ How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer.
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Describe what happened in the First Moroccan Crisis.
See it on the paper → - 0470/01 · Specimen 2024 · Q18b[6]
Why did the Allies bomb German cities in 1943–45?
See it on the paper → - 0470/13 · October/November 2024 · Q1c[10]
How important were the revolutions of 1848– 49? Explain your answer.
See it on the paper → - 0470/13 · October/November 2024 · Q10a[4]
Describe Britain’s conscription policy.
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Why did Russian civilians face severe food shortages?
See it on the paper → - 0470/13 · October/November 2024 · Q10c[10]
Which was more important for Britain: the Battle of Jutland or the development of the convoy system? Explain your answer. Depth study B: Germany, 1918–45
See it on the paper → - 0470/13 · October/November 2024 · Q11a[4]
What were the Nuremberg Laws of 1935?
See it on the paper → - 0470/13 · October/November 2024 · Q11b[6]
Why was the radio important to the Nazis?
See it on the paper → - 0470/42 · October/November 2024 · Q1a[15]
Write an account of the Battle of the Somme.
See it on the paper → - 0470/42 · October/November 2024 · Q1b[25]
Discuss the importance of Field Marshal Haig.
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What examiners said
This question was generally answered well, with many candidates finding agreements such as Germany promising independence/sovereignty and demanding a conference. In terms of disagreements, a reasonable number of candidates explained that Source A states that the Entente was under threat, while Source B disagrees with this. The best answers compared the two sources point by point. Some less success...
— Examiner report, October/November 2022, 0470/21 Q1 (Cambridge)
Most candidates were able to use parts of the cartoon (including the caption) to explain valid sub-messages, for example Germany was hostile towards Britain and France, and that Britain and France were allies. To explain the big message it is necessary to consider all the main parts of the cartoon. The title, ‘The matchmaker despite herself’, is a big help. A small number of candidates put these e...
— Examiner report, October/November 2022, 0470/21 Q2 (Cambridge)
A number of candidates struggled with their responses to this question. When evaluating a source it is often useful to consider the possible purpose of the author. In the case of Source D, the context (Germany’s desire to destroy the entente), can be used to suggest the purpose of the German diplomat in writing the kind of account he has written. However, many candidates did not consider purpose....
— Examiner report, October/November 2022, 0470/21 Q3 (Cambridge)
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