History · Edexcel 9HI0 · Paper 3 options: The changing nature of warfare, 1859-1991 / Germany, 1871-1990: united, divided and reunited · June 2024
Study Source 1 in the Sources Booklet before you answer this question.
Assess the value of the source for revealing how Pétain planned to make use of technology in the defence of Verdun and his qualities as a commander.
Explain your answer, using the source, the information given about its origin and your own knowledge about the historical context.
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Study Source 2 in the Sources Booklet before you answer this question.
Assess the value of the source for revealing the nature of the federal government established by the German Constitution of 1871 and the ways in which the Constitution protected the interests of the Länder.
Explain your answer, using the source, the information given about its origin and your own knowledge about the historical context.
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3 ‘Radio had the most significant impact on the development of mobile warfare in the First World War in the years 1917–18.’
How far do you agree with this statement?
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4 ‘The Japanese application of superior technology was the main reason for the success of their attack on Pearl Harbour (1941).’
How far do you agree with this statement?
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5 ‘Erzberger played the most significant role in the crisis that developed in Germany in 1917 over the conduct of the First World War.’
How far do you agree with this judgement?
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6 ‘The weaknesses of the political opposition played the most significant part in the success of the CDU in the years 1949–60.’
How far do you agree with this judgement?
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7 ‘Hollywood films made the greatest impact on the remembrance and portrayal of war in the years 1859–1991.’
How far do you agree with this statement?
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8 ‘The use of the telegraph was the most significant development in the reporting of war in the years 1859–1991.’
How far do you agree with this statement?
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9 ‘The most significant changes in the status of women in German society in the years 1871–1990 only happened after 1945.’
How far do you agree with this statement?
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‘The policies of governments in the years 1871–1914 were the most significant in stimulating German economic development in the years 1871–1990.’
How far do you agree with this statement?
(20)
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