0 4 ‘The arrival of American forces was the main reason for the defeat of Germany in the First World War.’ How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer.

‘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?

How far was William I challenged more by external than internal threats as king of England after 1066?

To what extent was there a social revolution under Thatcher?

Assess the reasons why government relations with the unions were so poor in the period from 1964 to 1979.

Why did Kenilworth Castle change in the 1600s?

How far do you agree that Parliament was more powerful than the monarch between 1500 and 2014?

To what extent was the decline of Spanish power the reason for France’s success in the War of Devolution in the years 1667 to 1668?

‘The Sunni and Shi-a divide was the most important cause of religious tensions in the Middle East in the period from 1908 to 2011.’ How far do you agree?

‘France was a more significant foreign policy priority for Philip II than any other country or region.’ How far do you agree?

‘The leadership of Lincoln was the Union’s greatest asset in the Civil War.’ Assess the validity of this view.

‘There was little change to the living and working conditions of urban and rural people in Russia during the period from 1855 to 1964.’ How far do you agree?