‘Nationalism and socialism were a serious challenge to Italy in the years from 1896 to 1915.’ How far do you agree?

Assess the impact of involvement in the Korean War on US foreign policy.

Explain why the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 was difficult to implement.

Analyse the problems facing the traditional industries in Britain in the inter-war period.

Assess the reasons for the persistence of the budget deficit in the 1980s and early 1990s.

‘Up to 1917 the USA consistently avoided involvement in the affairs of European nations.

‘The incompetence of Diem’s army was the main reason for his overthrow in 1963.’ How far do you agree?

How serious was the threat posed by Catholics and Puritans to the authority of James I in the years 1603 to 1625?

Evaluate the importance of propaganda in the Soviet Union in the period 1928–41.

‘The Marshall Plan was more an act of US self-interest than a humanitarian policy.

Explain why Roosevelt put together the New Deal Coalition.

‘The maintenance of church authority in the period from 1100 to 1437 relied increasingly on force and repression.’ How far do you agree?