0470.3.1.07 — Causes, events and results of revolutions in:; France; Italy; Germany; the Austrian Empire.: past paper questions
Real questions on 0470.3.1.07 — causes, events and results of revolutions in:; france; italy; germany; the austrian empire.
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- 0470/12 · February/March 2026 · Q1a[4]
Describe the struggle against Austrian rule in Italy in 1848 – 49.
See it on the paper → - 0470/11 · October/November 2025 · Q1a[4]
What was the role of Pope Pius IX in the revolutions in Italy?
See it on the paper → - 0470/11 · October/November 2025 · Q2a[4]
Describe how the Prussian army was reformed between 1859 and 1862.
See it on the paper → - 0470/11 · May/June 2025 · Q2a[4]
Describe Charles Albert’s activities in 1848–49.
See it on the paper → - 0470/12 · May/June 2025 · Q1a[4]
What were the Hungarian ‘March Laws’?
See it on the paper → - 0470/12 · May/June 2025 · Q1b[6]
Why was Charles Albert important in 1848–49?
See it on the paper → - 0470/13 · May/June 2025 · Q1a[4]
Describe the part played by General Radetzky in Italy in 1848–49.
See it on the paper → - 0470/13 · May/June 2025 · Q2a[4]
Describe Garibaldi’s activities in the revolutions of 1848–49.
See it on the paper → - 0470/21 · May/June 2025 · Q1a[7]
Study Sources A and B. How far do these two sources agree? Explain your answer using details of the sources.
See it on the paper → - 0470/21 · May/June 2025 · Q1b[8]
Study Source C. What is the cartoonist’s message? Explain your answer using details of the source and your knowledge.
See it on the paper → - 0470/23 · May/June 2025 · Q1a[7]
Study Sources A and B. How far do these two sources agree? Explain your answer using details of the sources.
See it on the paper → - 0470/23 · May/June 2025 · Q2a[7]
Study Sources A and B. How far do these two sources agree? Explain your answer using details of the sources.
See it on the paper → - 0470/22 · February/March 2025 · Q2a[7]
Study Sources A and B. How far do these two sources agree? Explain your answer using details of the sources.
See it on the paper → - 0470/22 · February/March 2025 · Q2b[8]
Study Sources C and D. How similar are these two cartoons? Explain your answer using details of the sources and your knowledge.
See it on the paper → - 0470/01 · Specimen 2024 · Q1a[4]
Describe the Hungarian Revolution of 1848–49.
See it on the paper → - 0470/13 · May/June 2024 · Q1b[6]
Why did Charles Albert declare war on Austria in 1848?
See it on the paper → - 0470/12 · February/March 2024 · Q1c[10]
Which was more important in the achievement of Italian unification: the contribution of individuals or Italian nationalism? Explain your answer.
See it on the paper → - 0470/11 · October/November 2023 · Q1a[4]
What were the aims of the Magyar nationalists?
See it on the paper → - 0470/12 · October/November 2023 · Q1a[4]
What happened in Vienna in March 1848?
See it on the paper → - 0470/11 · May/June 2023 · Q1a[4]
What demands were made to the Hungarian Diet by Kossuth in March 1848?
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What examiners said
This question produced many good responses. Many candidates were able to identify and explain both agreements and disagreements. The strongest responses were clearly based on careful thought and preparation. This meant that once candidates were ready, they were able to explain several agreements point by point and then move on to disagreements. Good comparisons will assess common criteria, for exa...
— Examiner report, February/March 2025, 0470/22 Q2(a) (Cambridge)
When asked to compare cartoons, it is important to decide on a clear point of comparison based on a common feature that the cartoons share. Most candidates realised that the common feature in both cartoons is Mussolini. However, there were a few who misread the cartoons, which meant the comparison did not work. For example, some thought that the figure of war in Source C was Mussolini, when he is...
— Examiner report, February/March 2025, 0470/22 Q2(b) (Cambridge)
This question produced many strong responses. When candidates are asked about the message of a source they should always try to consider the author’s voice or opinion. Many recognised the need to address the cartoonist’s view in this question and consequently produced strong responses by explaining that, in Source F, the cartoonist is disapproving of the harsh treatment of Germany in the Treaty of...
— Examiner report, May/June 2021, 0470/23 Q5 (Cambridge)
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