OCR A Level History A Unit Group 2 Non-British period study: The Cold War in Asia 1945-1993 November 2020 question paper Y222

Which of the following was of greater importance as a reason for the failure of the USA to win the war in Vietnam?

(i) US strategy

(ii) The shortcomings of US soldiers

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

* ‘The US defensive perimeter strategy was adopted to protect US economic and trade

interests.’ How far do you agree?

Which of the following was of greater importance as a reason for the defeat of France in Indo-China?

(i) The strengths of the Viet Minh

(ii) The weaknesses of the French

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

* To what extent was the outcome of the Korean War, up to 1977, favourable to the USA?