The development of the East German state, 1961–85: Edexcel A‑Level History questions
Every Edexcel A-Level History exam question on The development of the East German state, 1961–85, 2017–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.
All 9 questions on The development of the East German state, 1961–85, as a list
June 2025, Paper 2E.2, Q6 (20 marks): ‘The GDR under the rule of Honecker in the years 1971–85 was very different from the GDR under the rule of Ulbricht in the years 1949–71.’ How far do you agree
June 2024, Paper 2E.2, Q5 (20 marks): ‘Throughout the years 1949–85, the economy of the GDR was characterised by limited achievement.’ How far do you agree with this statement?
June 2023, Paper 2E.2, Q2 (20 marks): Study Sources 3 and 4 in the Sources Booklet before you answer this question. 2 How far could the historian make use of Sources 3 and 4 together to investigate
June 2022, Paper 2E.2, Q5 (20 marks): ‘In the years 1961–85, the GDR developed into a stable and successful state under the leadership of the SED.’ How far do you agree with this statement?
October 2020, Paper 2E.2, Q6 (20 marks): How far do you agree that, in the years 1969–85, the GDR’s relationship with West Germany was of great benefit to the GDR?
June 2019, Paper 2E.2, Q5 (20 marks): How far do you agree that the economic policies of the GDR in the years 1949-61 were very different from those in the years 1963-71?
June 2019, Paper 2E.2, Q6 (20 marks): How accurate is it to say that the quality of life for people in the GDR improved greatly under Honecker’s leadership?
June 2018, Paper 2E.2, Q5 (20 marks): How far do you agree that, by 1985, the GDR had successfully established an identity as an independent state?
June 2017, Paper 2E.2, Q6 (20 marks): How far do you agree that the economic difficulties experienced by the GDR in the 1980s were primarily caused by Honecker’s commitment to social welfare policie
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