Superpower Relations 1941-1991 Structure Flashcards
How many questions are in the Superpower Relations section of the paper?
- This paper includes both Cold War and Elizabeth adding up to 7 questions.
What type of question is Q1 - the first 8 marker?
‘Explain 2 consequences of…’ 2 x 4 marks = 8 marks
What must you do in Q1 - the first 8 marker?
Link between the event and the consequence you chose. Consequences can be long term must be linked to the event.
What type of question is Q2 - the second 8 marker?
‘Write a narrative account of the key events of…’
What must you do in Q2 - 8 marker (Narrative Account)?
Write 3 paragraphs in chronological order. Consider 3 stages of the story. You MUST include specific knowledge, facts, dates, people and proper nouns. Use linkage language.
You should always speak about two of the bullet points provided in the question.
What type of question is question 3a and 3b - the 2x 8 markers?
‘Explain the importance of X for Y’ You get the choice of 3 questions. You must choose two out of three of them.
What must you do in both question 3a and 3b - the 2x 8 markers?
Make two points - a paragraph for X and one for Y . Talk about how the first given event led to the second one. Cause and consequence.
What is the overall structure of question 3a and 3b?
No introduction, one paragraph on X and the other on Y and a short conclusion.
How long should you spend on the Superpower relations of the paper?
50 minutes (regular time).
