‘The Cold War ended in 1989 because of the consequences of Gorbachev’s policies of Glasnost and Perestroika.

Analyse the extent to which Stalin’s industrialisation policies were successful.

Explain why Japan became involved in the Second World War in 1941.

How significant were tariffs as a reason for economic problems in the USA by 1929? Explain your answer.

Explain why the Russian Civil War broke out in 1918.

‘The US economy depended on domestic consumers to drive its growth in the late 1940s and 1950s.

‘Affirmative Action in the 1980s was much more than just a political slogan.

How significant was the impact of recruitment into the armed forces on the British Home Front? Explain your answer.

‘Grant made Reconstruction a success.’ How far do you agree?

Explain why government policies had a negative impact on the 1920s economy.

Explain why the Chinese Communist Party was able to build a strong base in Yan’an.

Explain why many people were worried by Lincoln’s victory in the 1860 presidential election.