OCR A Level History A Unit Group 2 Non-British period study: The Cold War in Europe 1941-1995 June 2018 question paper Y223

Which of the following made a greater contribution to the development of a ‘new Cold War’ between the USSR and the West in the years 1979–1984?

(i) The Soviet invasion of Afghanistan in 1979

(ii) The election of President Reagan in 1980

Explain your answer with reference to both (i) and (ii).

* ‘The Cold War came to an end in 1989 because of the actions of the USA.’ How far do you

agree?

Which of the following was a greater cause of tension between the USSR and the West over Germany in the years 1946–1955?

(i) The post-war division of Germany into four zones

(ii) Stalin’s decision to blockade Berlin in 1948

Explain your answer with reference to both (i) and (ii).

* ‘There was very limited improvement in relations between the USSR and the West in the

years 1963–1979 despite the process of Détente.’ How far do you agree?