Authoritarian States ( 20th century )
19. ‘The conditions in which authoritarian states emerged were mainly determined by economic factors.’ Discuss with reference to TWO authoritarian states.
20. Compare and contrast the methods used to maintain power in TWO authoritarian states, each from a different region.
The Cold War: Superpower tensions and rivalries (20 th century)
23. To what extent did economic interests rather than ideology lead to the breakdown of the grand alliance between 1943 and 1949?
24. Evaluate the impact of Cold War tensions on TWO countries ( excluding the USSR and the US )
November 2017
Authoritarian States (20th century)
19. To what extent did economic factors contribute to the emergence of TWO authoritarian states, each from a different region?
20. ‘The maintenance of power was dependent on the successful control of the opposition.’ Discuss with reference to TWO authoritarian leaders.
The Cold War: Superpower tensions and rivalries (20th century)
23. ‘Confrontation rather than reconciliation ended the Cold War.’ Discuss with reference to the period 1980 to 1991.
24. Evaluate the impact of TWO leaders, each from different regions, on the course of the Cold War.
May 2018
Authoritarian States (20th century)
19. Compare and contrast the importance of propaganda to the emergence of TWO authoritarian states.
20. ‘The domestic policies of authoritarian states rarely benefitted women.’ Discuss with reference to TWO authoritarian states.
The Cold War: Superpower tensions and rivalries (20 th century)
23. ‘Ideology was the main factor that led to the emergence of superpower rivalry between 1943 and 1949.’ Discuss
24. Compare and contrast the causes of TWO Cold War crises, each from a different region.
November 2018
Authoritarian States (20th century)
19. Examine the impact of the foreign policy of TWO authoritarian states on the maintenance of power in those states.
20. ‘Social and economic policies in authoritarian states did not always achieve their aims.’ Discuss with reference to ONE authoritarian state.
The Cold War: Superpower tensions and rivalries (20 th century)
23. ‘Superpower rivalry in Europe and Asia between 1943 and 1949 led to the breakdown of the grand alliance.’ To what extent do you agree with this statement?
24. Discuss the impact of TWO Cold War crises, each from a different region, on the development of superpower tensions.
May 2019
Authoritarian States
19. ‘Control of opposition was the most important method used to maintain power in authoritarian states.’ Discuss with reference to TWO authoritarian states.
20. Compare and contrast the impact of policies of TWO authoritarian states on women.
The Cold War: Superpower tensions and rivalries ( 20 th century )
23. ‘China’s relations with the USSR and the US were largely shaped by increasing mistrust and suspicion.’ Discuss with reference to the period between 1947 and 1979.
24. ‘The actions of individual leaders had a significant impact on the development of the Cold War.’ Discuss with reference to TWO leaders, each from a different region.
November 2019
Authoritarian States
19. Compare and contrast the importance of the use force on the emergence of TWO authoritarian states, each from a different region
20. Evaluate the impact of domestic economic policies on the maintenance of power in TWO authoritarian states, each from a different region.
The Cold War: Superpower Tensions and Rivalries
23. Evaluate the impact of détente upon US – USSR relations up to the end of 1979
24. ‘Ideology was the most important cause of the Cold War crises.’ Discuss with reference to TWO Cold War crises, each from a different region
November 2020
Authoritarian States (20th century )
19. Compare and contrast the use of force in the maintenance of power in TWO authoritarian states.
20. ‘Authoritarian states had total control over the population.’ With reference to TWO states, to what extent do you agree with this statement?
The Cold War: Superpower tensions and rivalries (20 th century)
23. To what extent was the arms race the most important reason for the end of the Cold War (1980 – 1991)?
24. Examine the economic impact of the Cold War on TWO countries, each chosen from a different region.
May 2021
Authoritarian States (20th century)
19. Evaluate the impact of foreign policy on the maintenance of power in TWO authoritarian states, each from a different region.
20. ‘Full authoritarian control could not be achieved.’ With reference to TWO states, to what extent do you agree with this statement?
The Cold War: Superpower tensions and rivalries ( 20th century )
23. Evaluate the factors which led to détente between the US and the USSR between 1971 and 1979.
24. Discuss the impact of TWO Cold War crises on superpower rivalry.
November 2021
Authoritarian States
19. ‘Propaganda was the key factor in the emergence of authoritarian states.’ Discuss with reference to TWO states, each from a different region.
20. Evaluate the effectiveness of methods used to control opposition in TWO authoritarian states, each chosen from a different region.
The Cold War: Superpower tensions and rivalries
23. ‘The arms race made the greatest contribution to ending the Cold War.’ Discuss with reference to the period between 1980 and 1981.
24. Examine the influence of TWO leaders, each chosen from a different region, on the development of the Cold War.