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0470.3.2.10 — The creation of the Kingdom of Italy, completion of unification by 1870.: past paper questions

8 real questionsasked in 2 of the last 10 exam series2022–2024usually: Explain, Describe

Real questions on 0470.3.2.10 — the creation of the kingdom of italy, completion of unification by 1870.

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  1. 0470/13 · October/November 2024 · Q18b[6]

    Why was the defeat of Italy important?

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  2. 0470/12 · February/March 2024 · Q1a[4]

    Describe how Rome became part of the Kingdom of Italy in 1870.

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  3. 0470/12 · February/March 2024 · Q10b[6]

    Why were the Allies prepared to agree to an armistice with Germany in November 1918?

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  4. 0470/12 · February/March 2024 · Q11c[10]

    ‘Stresemann’s economic achievements were more important than his achievements in foreign policy.’ How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer.

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  5. 0470/12 · February/March 2024 · Q12a[4]

    Describe the role of the SA in the Nazi Party.

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  6. 0470/12 · February/March 2024 · Q12b[6]

    Why did Hitler make changes to the Nazi Party when he was released from prison in 1924?

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  7. 0470/12 · February/March 2024 · Q12c[10]

    ‘The Reichstag Fire was the most important factor in Hitler’s consolidation of power in 1933–34.’ How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer. Depth study C: Russia, 1905–41

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  8. 0470/13 · May/June 2022 · Q1c[10]

    ‘Rome was central to the Italian struggle for unification.’ How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer.

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What examiners said

This question was well answered, and many responses demonstrated a good understanding of both Stresemann’s economic and foreign policy achievements. Strong responses were well structured to consider Stresemann’s economic achievements in turn, emphasising their impact on Germany. They considered the effect of the introduction of the new currency, the Dawes Plan and the Young Plan. The Dawes Plan wa...

— Examiner report, February/March 2024, 0470/12 Q11(c) (Cambridge)

Many candidates were well- informed on the role of the SA in the Nazi Party and provided four relevant points such as: ‘It was the paramilitary wing of the Nazi Party’, ‘They protected Hitler at Nazi meetings and rallies’, ‘They disrupted the meetings of other parties’ and ‘They intimidated and attacked Jews and communists.’ Marks were also awarded for the rapid growth of the SA in the early 1930s...

— Examiner report, February/March 2024, 0470/12 Q12(a) (Cambridge)

Strong responses explained two reasons why Hitler made changes to the Nazi Party when he was released from prison. The most common explanation included details of the failed Munich Putsch and how the failure had made Hitler realise that to gain power he would have to use legal means to get into power, rather than violent revolution. A second explanation put forward was that if Hitler was to gain s...

— Examiner report, February/March 2024, 0470/12 Q12(b) (Cambridge)

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