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The Kaiserreich, 1871–1914: AQA A‑Level History questions

Every AQA A-Level History exam question on 1L.1 The Kaiserreich, 1871–1914, 2020–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q01

    June 2025 · Component 1L

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    June 2024 · Component 1L

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  3. Q02

    June 2023 · Component 1L

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    June 2023 · Component 1L

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    June 2022 · Component 1L

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    June 2022 · Component 1L

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    November 2021 · Component 1L

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    November 2020 · Component 1L

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    November 2020 · Component 1L

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All 9 questions on The Kaiserreich, 1871–1914, as a list
  1. June 2025, Component 1L, Q01 (30 marks): Using your understanding of the historical context, assess how convincing the arguments in these three extracts are in relation to German political parties in t
  2. June 2024, Component 1L, Q02 (25 marks): ‘In the years 1878 to 1914, the chancellors of Germany responded effectively to the challenge of socialism.’ Assess the validity of this view.
  3. June 2023, Component 1L, Q02 (25 marks): ‘In the years 1871 to 1890, Germany became more socially and economically divided.’ Assess the validity of this view.
  4. June 2023, Component 1L, Q03 (25 marks): To what extent did opposition in the Reichstag influence Kaiser Wilhelm II’s government, in the years 1890 to 1914?
  5. June 2022, Component 1L, Q02 (25 marks): ‘Opposition in the Reichstag had little impact on Bismarck’s policies in the years 1871 to 1890.’ Assess the validity of this view.
  6. June 2022, Component 1L, Q03 (25 marks): ‘In the years 1890 to 1914, a culture of militarism dominated Germany.’ Assess the validity of this view.
  7. November 2021, Component 1L, Q01 (30 marks): Using your understanding of the historical context, assess how convincing the arguments in these three extracts are in relation to political developments in Ger
  8. November 2020, Component 1L, Q02 (25 marks): ‘The economic growth of Germany, in the years 1871 to 1890, was due to government policies.’ Assess the validity of this view.
  9. November 2020, Component 1L, Q03 (25 marks): How successful was the Kaiser’s government in asserting its political authority within Germany in the years 1890 to 1914?

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