OCR A Level History A Unit Group 2 Non-British period study: The Cold War in Europe 1941-1995 June 2024 question paper Y223

Which of the following was more responsible for the ‘new Cold War’ in the period from 1979 to 1984?

(i) The USSR

(ii) The USA

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

* ‘Plans for post-war Europe were the main cause of tensions and difficulties at the Tehran, Yalta and Potsdam conferences.’

How far do you agree?

Which of the following was the greater cause of tension in Europe in the period from 1946 to 1955?

(i) Atomic weapons

(ii) Conflicts over Germany

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

* ‘The reunification of Germany was the most significant event in bringing about the end of the Cold War during the period from 1984 to 1995.’

How far do you agree?