AS
HISTORY
Unit 1K Russia and Germany, 1871–1914
Wednesday 18 May 2016
Afternoon
Time allowed: 1 hour 15 minutes
Materials
For this paper you must have:
• an AQA 12-page answer book.
Instructions
• Use black ink or black ball-point pen.
• Write the information required on the front of your answer book. The Paper Reference is HIS1K.
• Answer two questions.
Answer both parts of each question chosen.
Information
• The marks for questions are shown in brackets.
• The maximum mark for this paper is 72.
• You will be marked on your ability to:
– use good English
– organise information clearly
– use specialist vocabulary where appropriate.
• In answering the questions you must use your own knowledge and understanding of the period.
In particular you should:
– refer to relevant historical information
– show an understanding of change and continuity
– show a knowledge of historical interpretations.
IB/M/Jun16/E2
HIS1K
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Answer two questions.
Each question has two parts. Answer both parts of each question chosen.
Question 1
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1
Explain why Bismarck abandoned the policy of free trade in 1878.
2
How important was the role of government for economic growth in Germany
in the years 1879 to 1914?
[12 marks]
and
0
[24 marks]
Question 2
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3
Why did Nicholas II issue the October Manifesto in 1905?
4
How successful was the Tsarist regime in restoring political stability in Russia
in the years October 1905 to 1914?
[24 marks]
[12 marks]
and
0
Question 3
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5
Explain why the Triple Alliance was formed in 1882.
6
How far was the deterioration in international relations in the years 1879 to 1914 due to
problems in the Balkans?
[24 marks]
[12 marks]
and
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END OF QUESTIONS
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