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2025 OCR AS Level History A
Y251/01 Democracy and Dictatorships in Germany 1919–1963
Verified Question paper with Marking Scheme Attached
Oxford Cambridge and RSA
Monday 19 May 2025 – Afternoon
AS Level History A
Y252/01 The Cold War in Asia 1945–1993
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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History
History
History
A Y251-01
A Y251-01
A Y251-01
Democracy
Democracy
Democracy
andand
Dictatorships
and
Dictatorships
Dictatorships
in Germany
in Germany
in Germany
1919–1963
1919–1963
1919–1963
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OCR
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Level
AS
Level
Level
History
History
History
A Y251-01
A Y251-01
A Y251-01
Democracy
Democracy
Democracy
andand
Dictatorships
and
Dictatorships
Dictatorships
in Germany
in Germany
in Germany
1919–1963
1919–1963
1919–1963
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2
Section A
Answer Question 1 or Question 2.
1* ‘The decisions on Asia at Yalta and Potsdam were the main cause of the Cold War in Asia during the
period from 1945 to 1979.’
How far do you agree? [30]
2* ‘Kennedy’s policies towards Indochina (1961–1963) were motivated by his desire to contain
communism.’
How far do you agree? [30]
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Democracy
andand
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in Germany
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Democracy
andand
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Dictatorships
Dictatorships
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in Germany
in Germany
1919–1963
1919–1963
1919–1963
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Section B
3 Read the interpretation and then answer the question that follows.
© Vivienne Sanders, The Cold War in Asia 1945-93, Hodder Education Publishers, 2015. Item removed due to third party copyright restrictions.
Evaluate the strengths and limitations of this interpretation, making reference to other interpretations
that you have studied. [20]
END OF QUESTION PAPER
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Democracy
Democracy
andand
Dictatorships
and
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in Germany
1919–1963
1919–1963
1919–1963
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ASAS
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History
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History
A Y251-01
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Democracy
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Democracy
andand
Dictatorships
and
Dictatorships
Dictatorships
in Germany
in Germany
in Germany
1919–1963
1919–1963
1919–1963
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2025 OCR AS Level History A
Y251/01 Democracy and Dictatorships in Germany 1919–1963
Verified Question paper with Marking Scheme Attached
Oxford Cambridge and RSA
Monday 19 May 2025 – Afternoon
AS Level History A
Y252/01 The Cold War in Asia 1945–1993
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 [L/506/4349] OCR is an exempt Charity
DC (DE) 353203/1 Turn over
2025
2025
2025
OCR
OCR
OCR
ASAS
Level
AS
Level
Level
History
History
History
A Y251-01
A Y251-01
A Y251-01
Democracy
Democracy
Democracy
andand
Dictatorships
and
Dictatorships
Dictatorships
in Germany
in Germany
in Germany
1919–1963
1919–1963
1919–1963
Verified
Verified
Verified
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Question
Question
paper
paper
paper
with
with
Marking
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Marking
Marking
Scheme
Scheme
Scheme
Attached.pdf
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Attached.pdf
,2025
2025
2025
OCR
OCR
OCR
ASAS
Level
AS
Level
Level
History
History
History
A Y251-01
A Y251-01
A Y251-01
Democracy
Democracy
Democracy
andand
Dictatorships
and
Dictatorships
Dictatorships
in Germany
in Germany
in Germany
1919–1963
1919–1963
1919–1963
Verified
Verified
Verified
Question
Question
Question
paper
paper
paper
with
with
Marking
with
Marking
Marking
Scheme
Scheme
Scheme
Attached.pdf
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2
Section A
Answer Question 1 or Question 2.
1* ‘The decisions on Asia at Yalta and Potsdam were the main cause of the Cold War in Asia during the
period from 1945 to 1979.’
How far do you agree? [30]
2* ‘Kennedy’s policies towards Indochina (1961–1963) were motivated by his desire to contain
communism.’
How far do you agree? [30]
© OCR 2025 Y252/01 Jun25
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2025
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OCR
ASAS
Level
AS
Level
Level
History
History
History
A Y251-01
A Y251-01
A Y251-01
Democracy
Democracy
Democracy
andand
Dictatorships
and
Dictatorships
Dictatorships
in Germany
in Germany
in Germany
1919–1963
1919–1963
1919–1963
Verified
Verified
Verified
Question
Question
Question
paper
paper
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with
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Marking
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Marking
Marking
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Scheme
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Attached.pdf
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OCR
OCR
ASAS
Level
AS
Level
Level
History
History
History
A Y251-01
A Y251-01
A Y251-01
Democracy
Democracy
Democracy
andand
Dictatorships
and
Dictatorships
Dictatorships
in Germany
in Germany
in Germany
1919–1963
1919–1963
1919–1963
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Verified
Verified
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Question
paper
paper
paper
with
with
Marking
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Marking
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Scheme
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3
Section B
3 Read the interpretation and then answer the question that follows.
© Vivienne Sanders, The Cold War in Asia 1945-93, Hodder Education Publishers, 2015. Item removed due to third party copyright restrictions.
Evaluate the strengths and limitations of this interpretation, making reference to other interpretations
that you have studied. [20]
END OF QUESTION PAPER
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AS
Level
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History
A Y251-01
A Y251-01
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Democracy
Democracy
Democracy
andand
Dictatorships
and
Dictatorships
Dictatorships
in Germany
in Germany
in Germany
1919–1963
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