Mock exam source question with mark scheme (indicative content) designed for AQA Paper 2R Cold War 1945-1991, focusing on the origins of Cold War (1945-1949) content. These two sets of UNIQUE source papers focus on “Chinese Civil War and impact on Cold War” and “Chinese Civil War and globa balance of power”. They are set for consolidating skills for weaker students, as well as strectch and challenge for higher ability students.

This resource - AQA Source Paper Mock Sets 5 & 6 - Cold War 1945-1991 A Level History Paper 2R- includes:

• 2 sets of UNIQUE source-based exam paper (guaranteed different from any publishers/ sources)
• 2 sets of mark scheme (indicative content) for the questions on the paper

How can this resource be used?
This resource is ideal for preparing students for a mock exam or can be utilized as the mock exam itself, as it closely resembles the actual A Level exam format. The accompanying model answers facilitate both peer and self-assessment, streamlining the grading process. Students can use these exemplars to compare their work against teacher feedback, enabling them to pinpoint their strengths and areas that need improvement.

Questions and Mark Scheme (Indicative Points):

• With reference to these sources and your understanding of the historical context, assess the value of these three sources to an historian studying the Chinese Civil War in the late 1940s and the escalation of the Cold War. [30]

• With reference to these sources and your understanding of the historical context, assess the value of these three sources to an historian studying the outcome of the Chinese Civil War and the global balance of power in the Cold War. [30]

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