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All 6 questions on The second Boer War, 1899–1902, as a list June 2025, Paper 35.2, Q2 (20 marks): Study Source 2 in the Sources Booklet before you answer this question. 2 Assess the value of the source for revealing the military situation in the Boer War in June 2024, Paper 35.2, Q5 (20 marks): ‘The strengths of the Boer forces account for their consistent success against the British military up to the relief of Ladysmith (February 1900).’ How far do yJune 2022, Paper 35.2, Q5 (20 marks): ‘The writings of Winston Churchill and Emily Hobhouse had the most significant impact in influencing the attitudes of the public in Britain to the Boer War.’ HoNovember 2021, Paper 35.2, Q6 (20 marks): ‘General Sir Redvers Buller was primarily responsible for the failings of the British army in Black Week and the campaigns of early 1900.’ How far do you agree June 2018, Paper 35.2, Q2 (20 marks): Study Source 2 in the Sources Booklet before you answer this question. 2 Assess the value of the source for revealing the tactics used by the Boers and the defiJune 2017, Paper 35.2, Q5 (20 marks): ‘British public opinion became increasingly hostile as the Boer War developed.’ How far do you agree with this statement?Nearby topics: Changes in organising the military Changes in weaponry and the role of the people Britain and the French Wars, 1793–1815 The Crimean War, 1854–56 Trench warfare on the Western Front, 1914–18 The war in the air, 1914–18 The whole bank Questions, mark schemes and examiner’s reports are © Pearson Edexcel, from their published past papers. Plumi isn’t affiliated with any exam board. Want whole papers? Full past papers .
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