c1900–present: Warfare and British society in the modern era: Edexcel GCSE History questions

Every Edexcel GCSE History exam question on c1900–present c1900–present: Warfare and British society in the modern era, 2018–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

All 15 questions on c1900–present: Warfare and British society in the modern era, as a list

June 2025, Option 12, Q6 (16 marks): ‘The use of conscription was the most significant development affecting recruitment to the army in the years c1700–present.’ How far do you agree? Explain your
June 2024, Option 12, Q3 (4 marks): Explain one way in which fighting in the Battle of Waterloo (1815) was different from fighting in the Iraq War (2003).
June 2024, Option 12, Q4 (12 marks): Explain why there were changes in people’s attitudes towards war during the modern period (c1900–present). You may use the following in your answer: Conscientio
June 2023, Option 12, Q3 (4 marks): Explain one way in which the impact of warfare on civilians in the years c1500–c1700 was different from the impact of warfare on civilians in the period c1900–p
June 2023, Option 12, Q6 (16 marks): ‘In the years c1700–present, the rifle was the weapon that had the most significant impact on warfare.’ How far do you agree? Explain your answer. You may use t
June 2022, Option 12, Q3 (4 marks): Explain one way in which the impact of heavy artillery on warfare in the years c1700–c1900 was similar to the impact of computerised high-tech warfare in the mo
June 2022, Option 12, Q6 (16 marks): ‘In the years c1700–present, the most significant development in the civilian experience of war was the organisation of a Home Front during the First and Second
November 2021, Option 12, Q6 (16 marks): ‘The introduction of specialist groups was the most significant change in the composition of the army during the years c1700–present.’ How far do you agree? Exp
November 2020, Option 12, Q3 (4 marks): Explain one way in which the role of Henry V as commander at Agincourt was different from the role of General Haig as commander at the Battle of the Somme.
November 2020, Option 12, Q4 (12 marks): Explain why there were changes in the nature of warfare in the period c1900–present. You may use the following in your answer: trench warfare drone missiles You
November 2020, Option 12, Q6 (16 marks): ‘Cardwell’s army reforms were the most important change in recruitment and training in the years c1800–present.’ How far do you agree? Explain your answer. You
June 2019, Option 12, Q3 (4 marks): Explain one way in which the impact of warfare on civilians during the period c1250–c1500 was similar to the impact of warfare on civilians during the period c1
June 2019, Option 12, Q6 (16 marks): ‘The development of war reporting was the most important reason for changes in popular attitudes towards war in the period c1800–present.’ How far do you agree?
June 2018, Option 12, Q3 (4 marks): Explain one way in which the role of the mounted knight in medieval warfare was similar to the role of the tank in modern warfare.
June 2018, Option 12, Q4 (12 marks): Explain why the impact of war on civilians changed in the period c1900-present. You may use the following in your answer: conscription evacuation You must also

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