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2025 OCR GCSE (9–1) History A (Explaining the Modern World)
J410/02 International Relations: the changing international order 1918–1975
with Germany 1925–1955: The People and the State
Complete Question paper with Marking Scheme Combined
Friday 16 May 2025 – Morning
GCSE (9–1) History A (Explaining the Modern World)
J410/02 International Relations: the changing international order
1918–1975 with Germany 1925–1955: The People and the State
Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes
You must have:
•
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 all the questions.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 105.
• The marks for each question are shown in brackets [ ].
• Quality of extended response will be assessed in questions marked with an asterisk (*).
• Spelling, punctuation and grammar (SPaG) and the use of specialist terminology will be
assessed in questions marked with a pencil ().
• This document has 8 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
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Section A
International Relations: the changing international order 1918–1975
You should spend about 1 hour on this section.
1 Outline how the terms of the Treaty of Versailles were intended to ensure future peace. [5]
2 Explain why Cuba became a focus of tension between the USSR and the USA in the 1960s. [10]
3 Study Interpretation A.
Do you think this interpretation is a fair comment on Neville Chamberlain and his policies in the
period 1937–1939?
Use other interpretations of the events of 1937–1939 and your knowledge to support your
answer. [25]
Interpretation A
From ‘Munich – Its Lessons Ten Years Later’, an essay written by British historian
Hugh Trevor‑Roper, published in 1948.
© Francis L. Loewenheim, Peace or appeasement? Hitler, Chamberlain, and the Munich crisis, page 150, Boston, Houghton Mifflin, 1965. From first line "There was plenty of evidence that Hitler was following a policy of aggression," to last line "and Chamberlain believed him." Item remo
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4 Study Interpretation B.
Explain why not all historians and commentators have agreed with this interpretation.
Use other interpretations and your knowledge to support your answer. [20]
() Spelling, punctuation and grammar and the use of specialist terminology [5]
Interpretation B
From ‘The Origins of the Cold War’, an essay written by US historian Arthur Schlesinger,
published in 1970.
© Lloyd Calvin Gardner, The origins of the Cold War, page 68-77, pages 111-117, 1970, Ginn & Co. From first line "Neither side made a decision to start the Cold War." to last line "a tendency to think the worst of the other side’s actions." Item removed due to third party copyright restrictions
Turn over for Section B
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Section B
Germany 1925–1955: The People and the State
You should spend about 45 minutes on this section.
5 Describe one way the Nazis dealt with opposition during the Second World War. [2]
6 Explain how young people reacted to the Nazi regime between 1933 and 1939. [10]
7
(a) Study Source A.
Explain why this photograph was published in 1937. [5]
Source A
A photograph published in 1937 by a Nazi organisation. It shows a scene from an infant care
course for stay‑at‑home mothers.
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2025 OCR GCSE (9–1) History A (Explaining the Modern World)
J410/02 International Relations: the changing international order 1918–1975
with Germany 1925–1955: The People and the State
Complete Question paper with Marking Scheme Combined
Friday 16 May 2025 – Morning
GCSE (9–1) History A (Explaining the Modern World)
J410/02 International Relations: the changing international order
1918–1975 with Germany 1925–1955: The People and the State
Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes
You must have:
•
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 all the questions.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 105.
• The marks for each question are shown in brackets [ ].
• Quality of extended response will be assessed in questions marked with an asterisk (*).
• Spelling, punctuation and grammar (SPaG) and the use of specialist terminology will be
assessed in questions marked with a pencil ().
• This document has 8 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
© OCR 2025 [601/8091/2] OCR is an exempt Charity
DC (ST) 342451/5 Turn over
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Section A
International Relations: the changing international order 1918–1975
You should spend about 1 hour on this section.
1 Outline how the terms of the Treaty of Versailles were intended to ensure future peace. [5]
2 Explain why Cuba became a focus of tension between the USSR and the USA in the 1960s. [10]
3 Study Interpretation A.
Do you think this interpretation is a fair comment on Neville Chamberlain and his policies in the
period 1937–1939?
Use other interpretations of the events of 1937–1939 and your knowledge to support your
answer. [25]
Interpretation A
From ‘Munich – Its Lessons Ten Years Later’, an essay written by British historian
Hugh Trevor‑Roper, published in 1948.
© Francis L. Loewenheim, Peace or appeasement? Hitler, Chamberlain, and the Munich crisis, page 150, Boston, Houghton Mifflin, 1965. From first line "There was plenty of evidence that Hitler was following a policy of aggression," to last line "and Chamberlain believed him." Item remo
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4 Study Interpretation B.
Explain why not all historians and commentators have agreed with this interpretation.
Use other interpretations and your knowledge to support your answer. [20]
() Spelling, punctuation and grammar and the use of specialist terminology [5]
Interpretation B
From ‘The Origins of the Cold War’, an essay written by US historian Arthur Schlesinger,
published in 1970.
© Lloyd Calvin Gardner, The origins of the Cold War, page 68-77, pages 111-117, 1970, Ginn & Co. From first line "Neither side made a decision to start the Cold War." to last line "a tendency to think the worst of the other side’s actions." Item removed due to third party copyright restrictions
Turn over for Section B
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Section B
Germany 1925–1955: The People and the State
You should spend about 45 minutes on this section.
5 Describe one way the Nazis dealt with opposition during the Second World War. [2]
6 Explain how young people reacted to the Nazi regime between 1933 and 1939. [10]
7
(a) Study Source A.
Explain why this photograph was published in 1937. [5]
Source A
A photograph published in 1937 by a Nazi organisation. It shows a scene from an infant care
course for stay‑at‑home mothers.
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