OCR A Level History A Unit Group 2 Non-British period study: International Relations 1890-1941 June 2023 question paper Y218

Which of the following was the more important cause of the First World War?

(i) The aims and policies of Austria-Hungary

(ii) The aims and policies of Germany

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

* ‘The years 1918 to 1941 were a period of consistent Japanese aggression.’ How far do you

agree?

Which of the following consequences of the Paris Peace Conference of 1919 caused more problems for international relations during the period from 1919 to 1935?

(i) The treatment of Italy

(ii) The treatment of Germany

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

* ‘Poor relations between Russia and Britain, and between Russia and France, were the most important reasons for the failure of appeasement in Europe during the years 1929 to 1939.’

How far do you agree?