Attempts to influence the public response to war: Edexcel A‑Level History questions
Every Edexcel A-Level History exam question on Attempts to influence the public response to war, 2017–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.
All 7 questions on Attempts to influence the public response to war, as a list
June 2025, Paper 37.1, Q8 (20 marks): ‘The most significant developments in propaganda, in the years 1859–1963, occurred during the Second World War.’ How far do you agree with this judgement?
June 2023, Paper 37.1, Q8 (20 marks): ‘Speeches by political leaders played the most significant part in shaping the public perception of war in the years 1859–1973.’ How far do you agree with this
June 2022, Paper 37.1, Q8 (20 marks): How far do you agree that demonising the enemy was the most significant focus of official attempts to influence the public response to war in the years 1859–199
November 2021, Paper 37.1, Q8 (20 marks): ‘The First World War saw the most significant developments in propaganda in the years 1859–1991.’ How far do you agree with this statement?
October 2020, Paper 37.1, Q7 (20 marks): How far do you agree that Roosevelt’s speech after Pearl Harbor in December 1941 was the most significant government attempt to shape public attitudes to war in
June 2018, Paper 37.1, Q7 (20 marks): How far do you agree that the Gettysburg Address set the pattern for official attempts to shape the public perception of war in the years 1859–1991?
June 2017, Paper 37.1, Q8 (20 marks): How far do you agree that propaganda was the most effective means of influencing the public attitude to war in the years 1859–1975?
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