OCR A Level History A Unit Group 2 Non-British period study: Italy 1896-1943 June 2022 question paper Y220

Which of the following had the more serious consequences for Italy?

(i) The decision to stay out of World War One in 1914

(ii) The decision to enter World War One in 1915

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

* ‘Mussolini was incapable of fulfilling his aims in foreign policy during the years from 1922 to

1940.’ How far do you agree?

Which was the greater failure of Mussolini’s foreign policy?

(i) The establishment of the Rome-Berlin Axis

(ii) Entry into the Second World War

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

* ‘Nationalism and socialism were a serious challenge to Italy in the years from 1896 to 1915.’

How far do you agree?