Assess the reasons for Eisenhower’s electoral successes in the 1950s.

How far did the US-led invasion of Iraq in 2003 achieve its objectives?

Assess the reasons for the changing relations between the US and the USSR in the period 1980–91.

Why was the Korean War important in the development of the Cold War?

‘The Treaty of Versailles was the cause of deteriorating relations between Japan and her former First World War allies during the period from 1918 to 1941.’ How far do you agree?

To what extent had Charles V achieved religious unity in Spain by 1556?

Which of the following was more important as a motive for wars in the reign of Charlemagne? (i) Extending Christianity (ii) Increasing the size of the empire. Explain your answer with reference to (i) and (ii).

‘Poor leadership within the trade union movement was the main reason for the failure of the General Strike of 1926.’ How far do you agree?

Assess the extent to which Cold War tensions influenced the civil war in Mozambique.

Explain why there was rapid urbanisation in the period 1750–1850.

Explain why Necker resigned in 1781.

How important was cultural nationalism as a force for opposition to the Union in the years 1791 to 1921?