Previous Paper 2 Questions

Topic I: Causes, Practices and Effects of War

2001

  1. Analyze the reasons for the outbreak of war either in Algeria in 1954, or in Korea in 1950.
  2. In what ways and for what reasons did foreign intervention play an important role in two civil war, each chosen from a different region?
  3. Evaluate the successes and failures of one twentieth century treaty in addressing the causes of conflict, and restoring peace and normality.

2002

  1. To what extent has any twentieth century war changed the role of women?
  2. How far do you agree with the view of some recent historians that Chamberlain’s appeasement of Hitler at Munich was NOT a mistake?
  3. “The First and Second World Wars were European civil wars that required outside intervention to settle.” How far do you agree with this quotation?
  4. Examine the extent to which guerilla warfare has been successful since 1945 in any two wars each chosen from a different region.
  5. In what ways did Truman’s policy of “limited warfare” in Korea set the pattern of military conflict up to 1990?

2003

  1. What were the most frequent causes of twentieth century wars? Specific evidence from at least three wars should be used.
  2. How and why did technological developments play an important part in twentieth century wars?
  3. Analyze the causes and the results of one of the following: Chinese Civil War (1945-1949); Mexican Revolution (1910-1940); Spanish Civil War (1936-1939).
  4. “War causes more suffering to women than to men.”

“War liberates women.”

Using evidence from at least two wars explain which statement you consider is more appropriate.

2004

  1. In what ways did the causes of the Second World War differ from the causes of the First World War?
  2. Evaluate the importance of naval warfare in twentieth century wars. Specific examples must be given from at least two wars.
  3. Why were there so many Arab-Israeli wars between 1948 and 1978?
  4. Analyze the results of two wars, each chosen from a different region.
  5. Assess the social and economic effects of one war on two of the countries involved, in the ten years following the end of the war.

2005

  1. Account for either the defeat of the Central Powers in the First World War or the Axis powers in the Second World War.
  2. To what extent do you agree with the view that war accelerates social change?
  3. Evaluate the contribution made towards the war effort by civilians on both the home front and the battle front in two wars, each chosen from a different region.
  4. Compare and contrast the reasons for, and impact of, foreign involvement in two of the following: Russian Civil War; Spanish Civil War; Chinese Civil War.
  5. “Peace settlements create conditions for new conflicts.” With reference to at least two settlements explain to what extent you agree with this statement.

2017

  1. “The influence of foreign powers determined the outcome of 20th century civil wars.” Discuss with reference to two wars
  2. “The effects of war on the role and status of women were mostly beneficial.” Discuss with reference to two wars.