plumiThe Cold War 1956–1984: OCR A‑Level History questions
Every OCR A-Level History exam question on The Cold War 1956–1984, 2021–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.
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All 6 questions on The Cold War 1956–1984, as a list
- June 2025, Y223, Q1(b) (20 marks): Assess the impact of the ‘new Cold War’ during the period 1979 to 1985.
- June 2025, Y223, Q2(a) (10 marks): Which of the following had the greater impact on the Cold War during the period from 1956 to 1984? (i) Ostpolitik (ii) The Brezhnev Doctrine Explain your answer
- June 2024, Y223, Q1(a) (10 marks): Which of the following was more responsible for the ‘new Cold War’ in the period from 1979 to 1984? (i) The USSR (ii) The USA Explain your answer with reference
- June 2023, Y223, Q1(a) (10 marks): Which of the following had the greatest impact upon international relations in Europe in the period from 1956 to 1984? (i) Events in Poland (ii) Events in Germa
- June 2022, Y223, Q1(a) (10 marks): Which of the following made a greater contribution to Détente in the years from 1969 to 1984? (i) SALT talks (ii) Ostpolitik Explain your answer with reference
- November 2021, Y223, Q2(a) (10 marks): Which of the following created greater change in relations between the USSR and the West? (i) Détente in the 1970s (ii) The ‘new Cold War’ of 1979–1985 Explain
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