CIE igcse history predictions?

german depth study will probably be related to hitler in question 12 as last year wasnt

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Infinity9609

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Leading up to Cold War will probs come up bc it was the source paper last yr

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Infinity9609

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Original post by LilyMoss1

Fingers crossed for League of nations, my teacher also said that causes of World War Two would probably come up.

Shame League of Nations didn’t come up

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dhsjsjwj

Original post by Infinity9609

Shame League of Nations didn’t come up

so what exactly came up then? like road to war and paris peace treaties? would you pleaseeee be able to remember the exact question? 🙏🙏

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Those who've done it how did you find it?
I did 20th century topic Question 1, and 4 (regarding Stalin)
USA Depth study on KKK vs Gangs who had worse impact [10], why was cinema so popular [6], I sadly don't remember the 4 marker
if anyone did any of those how did you find it what were your points?
Looking forward to hearing from you guys!

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Original post by dhsjsjwj

so what exactly came up then? like road to war and paris peace treaties? would you pleaseeee be able to remember the exact question? 🙏🙏

I did 20th century topic Question 1, and 4 (regarding Stalin)USA Depth study on KKK vs Gangs who had worse impact [10], why was cinema so popular [6], I sadly don't remember the 4 marker

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Infinity9609

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Original post by yellowFrog33

I did 20th century topic Question 1, and 4 (regarding Stalin)USA Depth study on KKK vs Gangs who had worse impact [10], why was cinema so popular [6], I sadly don't remember the 4 marker

It was ‘what was the red scare’

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Tryingtohelpout

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Original post by dhsjsjwj

so what exactly came up then? like road to war and paris peace treaties? would you pleaseeee be able to remember the exact question? 🙏🙏

Q5.

What land did Germany lose under the Treaty of Versailles (4)
Why was Clemenceau and Lloyd George suspicious of Wilson and his 14 points? (6)
The economic consequences of the Treaty of Versailles were more important for Germany than the political consequences. How far do you agree? (10)

Q6.

What was the Saar plebiscite? (4)
Why did Britain go to war over the invasion of Poland (6)
How surprising was it that Stalin signed the Nazi Soviet Pact (10) - something like that

Q7.

What happened in the Greek Civil War (4)
Can't remember the 6 marker
Which was more threatening to Stalin: the Truman Doctrine or the Marshall Plan?

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Paroty1

What even is the greek civil war as I had never learnt it in the 3 years of history???

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Paroty1

Original post by Tryingtohelpout

Q5.
What land did Germany lose under the Treaty of Versailles (4)
Why was Clemenceau and Lloyd George suspicious of Wilson and his 14 points? (6)
The economic consequences of the Treaty of Versailles were more important for Germany than the political consequences. How far do you agree? (10)
Q6.
What was the Saar plebiscite? (4)
Why did Britain go to war over the invasion of Poland (6)
How surprising was it that Stalin signed the Nazi Soviet Pact (10) - something like that
Q7.
What happened in the Greek Civil War (4)
Can't remember the 6 marker
Which was more threatening to Stalin: the Truman Doctrine or the Marshall Plan?

8a) Who was Alexander Dubcek? (4)
8b) Why did the Soviet Union use violence on Hungarian opposition? (6)
8c) who was more to blame for the collapse of the soviet union: Gorbachev or Walesa? (10)

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Original post by infinity9609

It was ‘what was the red scare’

Ahh yes! How did you find it by the way? Annoyingly I had a mind blank about the greek civil war and just said some people were dissatisfied with the government and its policies and so they rebelled and a civil war began. 🤦* Not a highlight of the exam. The rest though I thought went really well. I managed to get a lot in and had to use up the whole continuation booklet as well (I have no idea how I managed to write 16 pages that quickly)

(edited 11 months ago)

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tryphenalee2

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Original post by yellowFrog33

Those who've done it how did you find it?
I did 20th century topic Question 1, and 4 (regarding Stalin)
USA Depth study on KKK vs Gangs who had worse impact [10], why was cinema so popular [6], I sadly don't remember the 4 marker
if anyone did any of those how did you find it what were your points?
Looking forward to hearing from you guys!

I loved the us depth study questions, I chose the same one as you.
For the cinema one my first point was that people had more money and less working hours so cinema became accessible to a wider range of people. For my second point I said that the rise of celebrity culture and sex appeal in cinema made more people go to see films et Clara bow and Rudolph Valentino were popular sex symbols at the time

For the ten marker I spoke about gangster violence and then corruption. And then for kkk I also spoke about violence and then systemic racism with Jim Crow laws and literacy tests and how Wilson was a major supporter of the kkk

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tryphenalee2

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Original post by Paroty1

What even is the greek civil war as I had never learnt it in the 3 years of history???

After Greece was liberated following ww2 the monarchists wanted to reinstate the monarchy and have a western influenced government and the communists wanted a communist government in Greece and it to be a satellite state.
Because Greece was an important country (key to the Mediterranean) and very close to European countries like Italy who had a strong communist party the west was determined to keep it from communist control.

Britain sent troops to Greece to support the monarchists and apparently restore peace in the area. The ussr appeals to the un stating that the invasion was disturbing peace in the area. The un do nothing about it so the ussr send their own troops to support the communists.

After some time (forgot the exact dates) the British realise that it is not economically viable to continue in the conflict so they decide to withdraw their troops.
However the us steps in, and funded by the us some of the British troops stay and continue fighting.
In the end the monarchists defeat the communist rebels= huge success for the west

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tryphenalee2

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Original post by Tryingtohelpout

Q5.
What land did Germany lose under the Treaty of Versailles (4)
Why was Clemenceau and Lloyd George suspicious of Wilson and his 14 points? (6)
The economic consequences of the Treaty of Versailles were more important for Germany than the political consequences. How far do you agree? (10)
Q6.
What was the Saar plebiscite? (4)
Why did Britain go to war over the invasion of Poland (6)
How surprising was it that Stalin signed the Nazi Soviet Pact (10) - something like that
Q7.
What happened in the Greek Civil War (4)
Can't remember the 6 marker
Which was more threatening to Stalin: the Truman Doctrine or the Marshall Plan?

Also with 5c it said up to 1923 which was so confusing I didn’t know whether I could include events during 1923 or not! Did anyone else find this

7b six marker was something like why was stalin annoyed/threatened at the fact that the western powers introduced a new currency in the western states of Germany

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Paroty1

Original post by yellowFrog33

Ahh yes! How did you find it by the way? Annoyingly I had a mind blank about the greek civil war and just said some people were dissatisfied with the government and its policies and so they rebelled and a civil war began. 🤦* Not a highlight of the exam. The rest though I thought went really well. I managed to get a lot in and had to use up the whole continuation booklet as well (I have no idea how I managed to write 16 pages that quickly)

Ah that makes sense, glad you liked it. I personally found it way better than I thought as I was dreading the possibilities of what could come up. I ended up doing questions 6,8,12 which were the solidarity and Hungary ones, Saarland and Poland invasion, and women and Hitler youth. I think the questions were actually better than most past papers

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Treaty of Versailles / Stalin, Marshall Plan, East West Germany / 20th Century USA
What land did Germany lose under the Treaty of Versailles (4)

1.

Under the treaty of Versailles Germany lost 100% of all its colonies

2.

the Polish corridor was handed over to Poland

3.

the Rhineland was demilitarised

4.

Danzig was run as a free city by the League Of Nations

Why was Clemenceau and Lloyd George suspicious of Wilson and his 14 points? (6)

1.

Lloyd George suspicious because

2.

Clemenceau suspicious because

The economic consequences of the Treaty of Versailles were more important for Germany than the political consequences. How far do you agree? (10)

1.

ECON MORE IMPORTANT POINT 1 - ToV meant they had to pay reparations but in Ruhr workers went on strike and they demand payment but France needed money so they walked in to Rhineland and expelled 100K workers, killed 100, economic more important because lives were lost (I said Ruhr first and then for some reasons Rhineland in my response hopefully examiner is nice and allows it and knows I messed up)

2.

ECON MORE IMPORTANT POINT 2 - Lack of money to pay workers leads to hyperinflation. Estimated ~30% German population were poorer or in poverty due to hyperinflation. Had long term economic problems that politicians later twisted to gain power.

3.

POLITICAL MORE IMPORTANT POINT 1 - Lack of troops for defence means they couldn’t quash Munich putsch and Kapp Putsch = gave platform to right and left wing extremists whose voices would be heard and would eventually gain power and start another World War.

4.

POLITICAL MORE IMPORTANT POINT 2 - Political and social disgrace = lots germany’s military which was a source of pride -> Article 231 seen as unfair and a diktat. Growing distaste lead to anger which allowed Hitler to gain power

5.

OVERALL JUDGMENT ON THE QUESTION - I believe i said political because gave footing to extremism which lead to WW2 so political more important

SECTION A COMPONENT 2
What happened in the Greek Civil War (4)

1.

I honestly didn’t know I said people unhappy with government and its policies and rebelled in the civil war…

new currency introduced in West Germany. Why was Stalin bothered or something like that

1.

para 1: he previously proposed it seen as stealing WORRIED ABOUT ECONOMIC DEVALUING OF HIS CURRENCY

2.

para 2: more political rivalry and anger which after Trizonia THEN currency meant he created Blockade.

Which was more threatening to Stalin: the Truman Doctrine or the Marshall Plan?

1.

TRUMAN: Russian troops would die because they would ALWAYS face opposition

2.

TRUMAN: Gave hope to countries hoping to defy communism because they would have military support - emboldened revolutions

3.

MARSHALL: made USD the world’s default currency cementing US’ economic dominance to this day

4.

MARSHALL: communism thrives in poverty - Marshall alleviated this leverage so no reasons to go communist

5.

OVERALL: marshall impacts seen to this day through US default currency and served as worst political challenge for Stalin.

USA DEPTH STUDY

What was the red scare?

1.

Palmer raids of suspected Commis.

2.

Worries about communism’s spread after the Russian Revolution.

3.

Strong anti-communist sentiment.

4.

CIA survey potential communists.

5.

Attorney General Property also destroyed

Why was cinema so popular (6)

1.

Rampant social change where upper class activities and entertainment dropped down to growing middle class more popular and cemented into American culture

2.

Credit and loans and estimated 15% cinema goers were funded by credit and loans which made it easier to experience cinema and with its cultural normalisation made it so popular

What had been more of a concern for the USA: Gangsterism or the KKK for the 20th Century? (10)

1.

GANGSTERISM PARA 1: Valentine’s day massacre 100 died+, 1000+ injured, meant lots of pressure for healthcare providers and police and security and intelligence agencies to deal with lots of deaths

2.

GANGSTERISM PARA 2: Estimated by 1928 that as much as 15% of everyone in public sector (police, politicians etc) were bribed which was a huge problem as it undermined American democracy

3.

KKK PARA 1: normalised hate towards groups by having ability to manipulate local elections, send death threats, and successfully lobby for literacy tests which adversely disadvantaged people of colour.

4.

KKK PARA 2: Washington march exposed their racist ideology and Brith of a Nation got response not from past but acting appointed President which had huge cultural riffs and to this day some people still know and follow their beliefs.

5.

CONCLUSION: KKK deeper implications for DECADES and effects seen to this day. Gangsterism was just, in some way, response to Prohibition.

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Original post by yellowFrog33

Treaty of Versailles / Stalin, Marshall Plan, East West Germany / 20th Century USA

What land did Germany lose under the Treaty of Versailles (4)

1.

Under the treaty of Versailles Germany lost 100% of all its colonies

2.

the Polish corridor was handed over to Poland

3.

the Rhineland was demilitarised

4.

Danzig was run as a free city by the League Of Nations

Why was Clemenceau and Lloyd George suspicious of Wilson and his 14 points? (6)

1.

Lloyd George suspicious because

2.

Clemenceau suspicious because

The economic consequences of the Treaty of Versailles were more important for Germany than the political consequences. How far do you agree? (10)

1.

ECON MORE IMPORTANT POINT 1 - ToV meant they had to pay reparations but in Ruhr workers went on strike and they demand payment but France needed money so they walked in to Rhineland and expelled 100K workers, killed 100, economic more important because lives were lost (I said Ruhr first and then for some reasons Rhineland in my response hopefully examiner is nice and allows it and knows I messed up)

2.

ECON MORE IMPORTANT POINT 2 - Lack of money to pay workers leads to hyperinflation. Estimated ~30% German population were poorer or in poverty due to hyperinflation. Had long term economic problems that politicians later twisted to gain power.

3.

POLITICAL MORE IMPORTANT POINT 1 - Lack of troops for defence means they couldn’t quash Munich putsch and Kapp Putsch = gave platform to right and left wing extremists whose voices would be heard and would eventually gain power and start another World War.

4.

POLITICAL MORE IMPORTANT POINT 2 - Political and social disgrace = lots germany’s military which was a source of pride -> Article 231 seen as unfair and a diktat. Growing distaste lead to anger which allowed Hitler to gain power

5.

OVERALL JUDGMENT ON THE QUESTION - I believe i said political because gave footing to extremism which lead to WW2 so political more important

SECTION A COMPONENT 2
What happened in the Greek Civil War (4)

1.

I honestly didn’t know I said people unhappy with government and its policies and rebelled in the civil war…

new currency introduced in West Germany. Why was Stalin bothered or something like that

1.

para 1: he previously proposed it seen as stealing WORRIED ABOUT ECONOMIC DEVALUING OF HIS CURRENCY

2.

para 2: more political rivalry and anger which after Trizonia THEN currency meant he created Blockade.

Which was more threatening to Stalin: the Truman Doctrine or the Marshall Plan?

1.

TRUMAN: Russian troops would die because they would ALWAYS face opposition

2.

TRUMAN: Gave hope to countries hoping to defy communism because they would have military support - emboldened revolutions

3.

MARSHALL: made USD the world’s default currency cementing US’ economic dominance to this day

4.

MARSHALL: communism thrives in poverty - Marshall alleviated this leverage so no reasons to go communist

5.

OVERALL: marshall impacts seen to this day through US default currency and served as worst political challenge for Stalin.

SECTION B COMPONENT C
USA 20TH CENTURY DEPTH STUDY
What was the red scare (4)

1.

Palmer raids of suspected Commis.

2.

Worries about communism’s spread after the Russian Revolution.

3.

Strong anti-communist sentiment.

4.

CIA survey potential communists.

Why was cinema so popular (6)

1.

Rampant social change where upper class activities and entertainment dropped down to growing middle class more popular and cemented into American culture

2.

Credit and loans and estimated 15% cinema goers were funded by credit and loans which made it easier to experience cinema and with its cultural normalisation made it so popular

What had been more of a concern for the USA: Gangsterism or the KKK for the 20th Century? (10)

1.

GANGSTERISM PARA 1: Valentine’s day massacre 100 died+, 1000+ injured, meant lots of pressure for healthcare providers and police and security and intelligence agencies to deal with lots of deaths

2.

GANGSTERISM PARA 2: Estimated by 1928 that as much as 15% of everyone in public sector (police, politicians etc) were bribed which was a huge problem as it undermined American democracy

3.

KKK PARA 1: normalised hate towards groups by having ability to manipulate local elections, send death threats, and successfully lobby for literacy tests which adversely disadvantaged people of colour.

4.

KKK PARA 2: Washington march exposed their racist ideology and Brith of a Nation got response not from past but acting appointed President which had huge cultural riffs and to this day some people still know and follow their beliefs.

5.

CONCLUSION: KKK deeper implications for DECADES and effects seen to this day. Gangsterism was just, in some way, response to Prohibition.

Could someone please, if it wouldn’t be too much trouble, possibly take a look at the responses and tell me how they thought I did please

Thanks!

Alternatively, feel free to share what your points were

😄

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tinafeyilysm