OCR A Level History A Unit Group 2 Non-British period study: The Cold War in Europe 1941-1995 November 2020 question paper Y223

Which of the following was more significant in hindering the development of a Soviet sphere of influence in Europe in the years between 1948 and 1955?

(i) Marshall Aid

(ii) The Berlin airlift

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

* ‘Opposition to Soviet rule within the Eastern European satellite states in the period from 1956

to 1984 had little impact.’ How far do you agree?

Which of the following caused greater tensions and difficulties at the Potsdam Conference in 1945?

(i) The future of Eastern Europe

(ii) The future of Germany

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

* ‘The formation of NATO was the most important factor contributing to the division of Europe

into Eastern and Western blocs between 1946 and 1955.’ How far do you agree?