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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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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]
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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
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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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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
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