Question bank › AQA A‑Level History › 2T.3 The Gorbachev Revolution, 1985–2000 The Gorbachev Revolution, 1985–2000: AQA A‑Level History questions Every AQA A-Level History exam question on 2T.3 The Gorbachev Revolution, 1985–2000, 2020–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.
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Component 1A · The Age of the Crusades, c1071–1204 Component 1B · Spain in the Age of Discovery, 1469–1598 Component 1C · The Tudors: England, 1485–1603 Component 1D · Stuart Britain and the Crisis of Monarchy, 1603–1702 Component 1E · Russia in the Age of Absolutism and Enlightenment, 1682–1796 Component 1F · Industrialisation and the people: Britain, c1783–1885 Component 1G · Challenge and transformation: Britain, c1851–1964 Component 1H · Tsarist and Communist Russia, 1855–1964 Component 1J · The British Empire, c1857–1967 Component 1K · The making of a Superpower: USA, 1865–1975 Component 1L · The quest for political stability: Germany, 1871–1991 Component 2A · Royal Authority and the Angevin Kings, 1154–1216 Component 2B · The Wars of the Roses, 1450–1499 Component 2C · The Reformation in Europe, c1500–1564 Component 2D · Religious conflict and the Church in England, c1529–c1570 Component 2E · The English Revolution, 1625–1660 Component 2F · The Sun King: Louis XIV, France and Europe, 1643–1715 Component 2G · The Birth of the USA, 1760–1801 Component 2H · France in Revolution, 1774–1815 Component 2J · America: A Nation Divided, c1845–1877 Component 2K · International Relations and Global Conflict, c1890–1941 Component 2L · Italy and Fascism, c1900–1945 Component 2M · Wars and Welfare: Britain in Transition, 1906–1957 Component 2N · Revolution and dictatorship: Russia, 1917–1953 Component 2O · Democracy and Nazism: Germany, 1918–1945 Component 2P · The Transformation of China, 1936–1997 Component 2Q · The American Dream: reality and illusion, 1945–1980 Component 2R · The Cold War, c1945–1991 Component 2S · The Making of Modern Britain, 1951–2007 Component 2T · The Crisis of Communism: The USSR and the Soviet Empire, 1953–2000Sort Newest first Oldest first Spec order Most marks Fewest marks Mixed topics
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All 5 questions on The Gorbachev Revolution, 1985–2000, as a list June 2024, Component 2T, Q03 (25 marks): How significant was the influence of Solidarity in the collapse of Communism in the satellite states in 1989?June 2024, Component 2T, Q04 (25 marks): To what extent did Russia and its people benefit from Yeltsin’s presidency, in the years 1991 to 1999?June 2023, Component 2T, Q03 (25 marks): ‘Opposition to the Communist regime in Hungary, in the years 1980 to 1989, was mainly the result of economic difficulties.’ Assess the validity of this view.June 2023, Component 2T, Q04 (25 marks): To what extent was Gorbachev’s attempt at political reform the main reason for his downfall in 1991?June 2022, Component 2T, Q04 (25 marks): ‘The collapse of the USSR in 1991 was due to Gorbachev’s failure to carry through a successful programme of reforms within the Soviet Union.’ Assess the validitNearby topics: 2T.1 De-Stalinisation, 1953–1964 2T.2 Years of Stagnation, 1964–1985 2T.4 Soviet Satellites, 1953–1968 2T.5 'Real existing Socialism', 1968–1980 2T.6 The Collapse of the Soviet Empire, 1980–2000 The whole bank Questions, mark schemes and examiner’s reports are © AQA, from their published past papers. Plumi isn’t affiliated with any exam board. Want whole papers? Full past papers .
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