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Cold
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2025 OCR AS Level History A
Y253/01 The Cold War in Europe 1941–1995
Verified Question paper with Marking Scheme Attached
Oxford Cambridge and RSA
Monday 19 May 2025 – Afternoon
AS Level History A
Y253/01 The Cold War in Europe 1941–1995
Time allowed: 1 hour 30 minutes
You must have:
• the OCR 12-page Answer Booklet
INSTRUCTIONS
• Use black ink.
• Write your answer to each question in the Answer Booklet. The question numbers must be
clearly shown.
• Fill in the boxes on the front of the Answer Booklet.
• Answer either Question 1 or Question 2 in Section A. Answer Question 3 in Section B.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 50.
• The marks for each question are shown in brackets [ ].
• Quality of extended response will be assessed in questions marked with an asterisk (*).
• This document has 4 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
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A Y253-01
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Cold
TheWar
Cold
The
inWar
Europe
ColdinWar
Europe
1941–1995
in Europe
1941–1995
1941–1995
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The
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Cold
TheWar
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The
inWar
Europe
ColdinWar
Europe
1941–1995
in Europe
1941–1995
1941–1995
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Section A
Answer Question 1 or Question 2.
1* How important were atomic weapons in the development of the Cold War during the period from 1946
to 1955? [30]
2* ‘Economic problems in the USSR and Eastern Europe were the main reason for the end of the Cold
War.’
How far do you agree? [30]
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Section B
3 Read the interpretation and answer the question that follows.
© Richard Brown and Christopher Daniels, Twentieth Century Europe, p.108, Macmillan, 1981. Item removed due to third party copyright restrictions.
Evaluate the strengths and limitations of this interpretation of the origins of the Cold War during the
period from 1941 to 1945, making reference to other interpretations you have studied. [20]
END OF QUESTION PAPER
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Cold
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1941–1995
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2025 OCR AS Level History A
Y253/01 The Cold War in Europe 1941–1995
Verified Question paper with Marking Scheme Attached
Oxford Cambridge and RSA
Monday 19 May 2025 – Afternoon
AS Level History A
Y253/01 The Cold War in Europe 1941–1995
Time allowed: 1 hour 30 minutes
You must have:
• the OCR 12-page Answer Booklet
INSTRUCTIONS
• Use black ink.
• Write your answer to each question in the Answer Booklet. The question numbers must be
clearly shown.
• Fill in the boxes on the front of the Answer Booklet.
• Answer either Question 1 or Question 2 in Section A. Answer Question 3 in Section B.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 50.
• The marks for each question are shown in brackets [ ].
• Quality of extended response will be assessed in questions marked with an asterisk (*).
• This document has 4 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
© OCR 2025 [F/506/4350] OCR is an exempt Charity
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A Y253-01
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A Y253-01
The
A Y253-01
Cold
TheWar
Cold
The
inWar
Europe
ColdinWar
Europe
1941–1995
in Europe
1941–1995
1941–1995
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The
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Europe
1941–1995
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1941–1995
1941–1995
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2
Section A
Answer Question 1 or Question 2.
1* How important were atomic weapons in the development of the Cold War during the period from 1946
to 1955? [30]
2* ‘Economic problems in the USSR and Eastern Europe were the main reason for the end of the Cold
War.’
How far do you agree? [30]
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1941–1995
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1941–1995
1941–1995
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Cold
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The
inWar
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1941–1995
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1941–1995
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Section B
3 Read the interpretation and answer the question that follows.
© Richard Brown and Christopher Daniels, Twentieth Century Europe, p.108, Macmillan, 1981. Item removed due to third party copyright restrictions.
Evaluate the strengths and limitations of this interpretation of the origins of the Cold War during the
period from 1941 to 1945, making reference to other interpretations you have studied. [20]
END OF QUESTION PAPER
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The
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TheWar
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The
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Europe
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Europe
1941–1995
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1941–1995
1941–1995
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