plumiThe origins of the Cold War to 1945: OCR A‑Level History questions
Every OCR A-Level History exam question on The origins of the Cold War to 1945, 2021–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.
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All 6 questions on The origins of the Cold War to 1945, as a list
- June 2025, Y223, Q2(b) (20 marks): ‘The main reason for the collapse of the Grand Alliance in 1945 were the departures of Roosevelt and Churchill.’ How far do you agree?
- June 2024, Y223, Q1(b) (20 marks): ‘Plans for post-war Europe were the main cause of tensions and difficulties at the Tehran, Yalta and Potsdam conferences.’ How far do you agree?
- June 2023, Y223, Q2(b) (20 marks): To what extent were American presidents responsible for the origins of the Cold War in Europe in the period from 1941 to 1945?
- June 2022, Y223, Q1(b) (20 marks): ‘Ideological differences were the main cause of wartime tensions in the Grand Alliance.’ How far do you agree? OR
- November 2021, Y223, Q1(a) (10 marks): Which of the following was a more significant reason for the breakdown in relations in the ‘Grand Alliance’ between 1941 and 1945? (i) The liberation of Europe
- November 2021, Y223, Q2(b) (20 marks): ‘Stalin was responsible for the breakdown in relations between the USSR and its western allies in the years between 1941 and 1945.’ How far do you agree?
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