plumiDivided Germany: The Federal Republic and the DDR 1949–1963: OCR A‑Level History questions
Every OCR A-Level History exam question on Divided Germany: The Federal Republic and the DDR 1949–1963, 2021–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.
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All 5 questions on Divided Germany: The Federal Republic and the DDR 1949–1963, as a list
- June 2025, Y221, Q1(b) (20 marks): ‘The building of the Berlin Wall was the most significant development in the division of Germany during the period from the end of the Berlin Blockade in May 19
- June 2024, Y221, Q2(b) (20 marks): ‘West Germany’s strengths far outweighed its weaknesses in 1963.’ How far do you agree?
- June 2023, Y221, Q1(b) (20 marks): ‘The 1953 uprising was the greatest challenge faced by the East German government in the period from 1949 to 1963.’ How far do you agree? OR
- June 2023, Y221, Q2(a) (10 marks): Which of the following saw greater change in the DDR in the years from 1949 to 1963? (i) The economy (ii) Society Explain your answer with reference to both (i)
- November 2021, Y221, Q2(a) (10 marks): Which of the following was the greater threat to the stability of the German Democratic Republic (GDR) in the years from 1949 to 1963? (i) The uprising of 1953
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