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Describe the tactics used by the Viet Cong.
See it on the paper →Why did Nixon introduce Vietnamisation in 1969?
See it on the paper →Describe US involvement in Vietnam under Eisenhower, 1955–61.
See it on the paper →Why did the United States agree to the Paris Peace Accords of 1973?
See it on the paper →‘The United States withdrew from Vietnam because of media coverage of the war.’ How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer.
See it on the paper →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 →Study Source D. Why was this speech made at this time? Explain your answer using details of the source and your knowledge.
See it on the paper →Study Sources E and F. How far does Source E make Source F surprising? Explain your answer using details of the sources and your knowledge.
See it on the paper →Study all the sources. How far do these sources provide convincing evidence that the Americans had a good chance of winning the Vietnam War? Use the sources to explain your answer.
See it on the paper →‘It was an error for the United States to become involved in Vietnam.’ How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer.
See it on the paper →What happened in the Tet Offensive?
See it on the paper →Study Sources A and B. Does Source B prove that Ho Chi Minh was right in Source A? Explain your answer using details of the sources and your knowledge.
See it on the paper →Study Source C. Why was this cartoon published at this time? Explain your answer using details of the source and your knowledge.
See it on the paper →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 →Study Source C. Why did Nixon make this speech at this time? Explain your answer using details of the source and your knowledge.
See it on the paper →Study Sources F and G. How far does Source F prove that Source G is wrong? Explain your answer using details of the sources and your knowledge.
See it on the paper →Study all the sources. How far do these sources provide convincing evidence that Vietnamisation failed? Use the sources to explain your answer.
See it on the paper →How successful were Nixon’s policies in Vietnam? Explain your answer. SECTION B: DEPTH STUDIES Answer any one question from this section. Depth study A: The First World War, 1914–18
See it on the paper →How surprising is it that the United States did not win the Vietnam War? Explain your answer.
See it on the paper →How far do these two cartoonists agree? Explain your answer using details of the sources and your knowledge.
See it on the paper →Comprehensive responses • Some responses were excellent and explained the point of view of the cartoonist – criticism of the fact that the US military had to act under constraints. • Some candidates demonstrated understanding of the main message the cartoonist wanted to convey. • Some candidates referred to the cartoon in a relevant way to support their interpretations. Limited responses • Some c...
— Examiner report, February/March 2026, 0470/22 Q2(b) (Cambridge)
Comprehensive responses • Some candidates inferred Johnson’s purpose in making this speech. • Some candidates demonstrated good knowledge of the historical context and explained that Johnson was planning an escalation of US involvement in the war. • Many candidates understood that Johnson was using the threat from Communism as a way of justifying US involvement in Vietnam. Limited responses • Som...
— Examiner report, February/March 2026, 0470/22 Q2(c) (Cambridge)
Comprehensive responses • Many candidates understood and explained the disagreements between the two sources over how well the USA was doing in the war. • Some candidates evaluated at least one of the two sources by for example explaining the possible purpose of one or both authors. • Comprehensive responses reached, and supported, a clear conclusion about the issue of ‘surprise’. Limited respons...
— Examiner report, February/March 2026, 0470/22 Q2(d) (Cambridge)
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