Edexcel A Level History Paper 2 options: Mao's China, 1949-76 / The German Democratic Republic, 1949-90 October 2020 question paper 9HI0/2E

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

How far could the historian make use of Sources 1 and 2 together to investigate the effectiveness of the Great Leap Forward?

Explain your answer, using both sources, the information given about them and your own knowledge of the historical context.

Study Sources 3 and 4 in the Sources Booklet before you answer this question.

How far could the historian make use of Sources 3 and 4 together to investigate the position of women in the GDR?

Explain your answer, using both sources, the information given about them and your own knowledge of the historical context.

How far do you agree that the most significant consequence for China of its intervention in the Korean War was the enhancement of China’s international prestige?

4 ‘Mao’s main motivation for launching the Cultural Revolution was a genuine intent to restore the principles of communist revolution in China.’

How far do you agree with this statement?

5 ‘The formation of the GDR in 1949 was primarily a reaction to the attempts of the western Allies to undermine the post-war agreement in Germany.’

How far do you agree with this statement?

How far do you agree that, in the years 1969–85, the GDR’s relationship with West Germany was of great benefit to the GDR?