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1. Why was there opposition to Soviet rule in Hungary, 1956?
The Hungarians were a proud nation with a strong sense of identity. They had played a key part in the running of the Austro-Hungarian Empire which had existed before the First World War and Hungarian...
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5. How did the US react to Soviet expansionism?
The US was seriously alarmed by Soviet expansionism in Europe and in response took a series of measures which would cement the political, and economic division of Europe. President Harry S Truman and...
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d. Why was the Battle of Stalingrad a turning point?
The Battle of Stalingrad In the summer of 1942, Hitler launched a major offensive into southern Russia, seeking to destroy what was left of the Soviet Army and ultimately capture the Caucasus oilfields....
Student e-book: Core Option B
5. How effectively did the United States contain the spread of Communism? Free
The policy of containment was a foreign policy which set out to prevent the spread of communism after the Second World War. You will have seen how the Truman Doctrine and the Marshall Plan aimed to contain...
Student e-book: Core Option B
4. Who was to blame for the Cold War? Free
During the Second World War the US and the USSR were in an alliance to fight the Axis powers in Europe. The Grand Alliance combined the forces of the United States, Britain and the Soviet Union. The...
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d. Paper 1 - Exemplar answers
See below for high scoring sample answers for Paper 1 questions. The PDF under each question gives the examiner comments for each question to justify the mark. This page is under construction - we will...
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6. Germany 1918 - 1945: Quizzes
See below for interactive quizzes on Germany 1918 - 1945 Here are 22 multiple choice questions on the Weimar Republic and Hitler's rise to power. Have a go at these multiple choice questions on...
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5. How effectively did the US contain Communism: quizzes
Have a go at these multiple choice questions on this topic. Here are 20 questions on the Cuban Missile Crisis: Here are 20 questions on the Korean War:...
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8. Who was to blame for the Cold War? Quiz
Now have a go at this interactive quiz on the origins of the Cold War. When you check your answers you will see extra information relating to the question. Here are 20 questions on the origins of the...
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Student e-book: Core Option B
5. League of Nations: quiz
See below for an interactive quiz on the League of Nations...