OCR A Level History A Unit Group 2 Non-British period study: International Relations 1890-1941 November 2021 question paper Y218

Which of the following caused more problems for the Paris Peace Conference of 1919?

(i) The aims of France

(ii) The aims of Great Britain

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

* ‘Italian foreign policy during the years from 1935 to 1941 did nothing but encourage the

outbreak and expansion of World War II in Europe.’ How far do you agree?

Which of the following was more important in bringing about war between Japan and the USA in 1941?

(i) The Manchurian Crisis

(ii) The war between China and Japan, 1937–1941

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

* ‘The Balkan Crises were the main reason for the outbreak of the First World War.’ How far

do you agree?