Edexcel A Level History Paper 1 option: Germany and West Germany, 1918-89 June 2025 question paper 9HI0/1G

How accurate is it to say that the strength of extremist political parties was the main reason for the weakening and eventual collapse of democracy in the years 1919–33?

How accurate is it to say that, in the years 1933–45, Nazi policies regarding the role and status of women were primarily motivated by the aim to increase the size of the population?

How accurate is it to say that German living standards changed more in the years 1918–32 than they did in the years 1945–89?

How far do you agree that there was very little political dissent and active challenge to the governments of the FRG throughout the years 1949–89?

Study Extracts 1 and 2 in the Extracts Booklet before you answer this question.

In the light of differing interpretations, how convincing do you find the view that Hitler took Germany to war because he was influenced by ‘the past traditions of German foreign policy’ [Extract 1, lines 1–2]?

To explain your answer, analyse and evaluate the material in both extracts, using your own knowledge of the issues.