OCR A Level History A Unit Group 2 Non-British period study: The Cold War in Europe 1941-1995 June 2025 question paper Y223

Which of the following was the more important reason for the reunification of Germany?

(i) Developments in the DDR (East Germany) since 1984

(ii) Developments in the USSR since 1984

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

* Assess the impact of the ‘new Cold War’ during the period 1979 to 1985.

Which of the following had the greater impact on the Cold War during the period from 1956 to 1984?

(i) Ostpolitik

(ii) The Brezhnev Doctrine

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

* ‘The main reason for the collapse of the Grand Alliance in 1945 were the departures of Roosevelt and Churchill.’

How far do you agree?