Paper 2: Period study and British depth study

Explain two consequences of the Berlin Blockade (1948–49).

Write a narrative account analysing the key events of the Cuban Missile Crisis, 1962. You may use: • the discovery of missiles • the American blockade.

Explain two of the following: • the importance of the Truman Doctrine for relations between the superpowers • the importance of the Prague Spring for Soviet control of Eastern Europe • the importance of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan for détente.

Describe two features of the religious settlement of 1559.

Explain why Mary Queen of Scots was a threat to Elizabeth I.

'The main reason for the defeat of the Spanish Armada was the weather.' How far do you agree? You may use: • the English fireships • storms around Scotland and Ireland.