0470.3.3.04 — How far was Bismarck responsible for the unification of Germany?.: past paper questions
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- 0470/11 · October/November 2025 · Q2c[10]
‘Germany was united more through the use of diplomacy than the use of force.’ How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer.
See it on the paper → - 0470/12 · October/November 2025 · Q2c[10]
How far was Bismarck responsible for the outbreak of war between France and Prussia? Explain your answer.
See it on the paper → - 0470/13 · October/November 2024 · Q2c[10]
Which was more important to German unification: the Austro-Prussian War or the Franco-Prussian War? Explain your answer.
See it on the paper → - 0470/13 · May/June 2024 · Q2c[10]
‘Bismarck achieved German unification through diplomacy.’ How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer.
See it on the paper → - 0470/12 · February/March 2024 · Q2a[4]
What were the outcomes of the Franco-Prussian War for Germany?
See it on the paper → - 0470/12 · February/March 2024 · Q2c[10]
‘Prussian military strength was the main reason for the unification of Germany.’ How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer.
See it on the paper → - 0470/13 · May/June 2022 · Q2c[10]
‘Bismarck’s approach to foreign policy in the period 1862–71 was to react to opportunities as they arose.’ How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer.
See it on the paper → - 0470/22 · February/March 2021 · Q1[7]
Study Sources A and B. How far do these two sources agree? Explain your answer using details of the sources.
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What examiners said
There was a wide range of answers to this question. It is important to find exact agreements and disagreements. For example, both sources state that the Soviets wanted security, that the Marshall Plan tied Europe to the USA and that there was an ideological struggle. Agreements can be stated in this way. Disagreements need to be explained in a little more detail. It is not enough to state what the...
— Examiner report, February/March 2021, 0470/22 Q1 (Cambridge)
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