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Cambridge International AS & A Level
HISTORY 9489/11
Paper 1 Document Question May/June 2025
1 hour 15 minutes
You must answer on the enclosed answer booklet.
* 6 6 0 7 7 6 6 1 1 0 *
You will need: Answer booklet (enclosed)
INSTRUCTIONS
● Answer one question from one section only.
Section A: European option
Section B: American option
Section C: International option
● Follow the instructions on the front cover of the answer booklet. If you need additional answer paper,
ask the invigilator for a continuation booklet.
INFORMATION
● The total mark for this paper is 40.
● The number of marks for each question or part question is shown in brackets [ ].
This document has 8 pages. Any blank pages are indicated.
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Answer one question from one section only.
Section A: European option
Liberalism and nationalism in Germany, 1815–71
1 Read the sources and then answer both parts of the question.
Source A
A German cartoon entitled ‘A Good Shepherd lets no sheep get lost’, published in 1867. Germany
(in the centre) warns Bismarck, who is knitting a stocking of unity, to guard the flock from the
waiting wolf, Napoleon III of France. The sheep represent the German states.
Source B
There is a growing expectation of war both in France and Prussia. We have helped them resolve
one quarrel, but we cannot go on doing this every six months, nor would it be of any use. If they
mean to fight, an excuse can always be found.
The combatants are equally matched. France has superiority of numbers, and of financial
resources. Prussia has a superior military system. Emperor Napoleon has domestic opposition
to contend against. Prussia is unpopular in its newly acquired territories, where high taxes and
conscription are novelties. Both are playing for high stakes. The Emperor, if defeated, will probably
lose his throne. Prussia, if defeated, will lose the leadership of Germany. I have always felt the
difficulty of peace being maintained but have persevered in hoping against hope.
From a letter by the British Foreign Minister to Queen Victoria’s Private Secretary, August 1867.
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Cambridge International AS & A Level
HISTORY 9489/11
Paper 1 Document Question May/June 2025
1 hour 15 minutes
You must answer on the enclosed answer booklet.
* 6 6 0 7 7 6 6 1 1 0 *
You will need: Answer booklet (enclosed)
INSTRUCTIONS
● Answer one question from one section only.
Section A: European option
Section B: American option
Section C: International option
● Follow the instructions on the front cover of the answer booklet. If you need additional answer paper,
ask the invigilator for a continuation booklet.
INFORMATION
● The total mark for this paper is 40.
● The number of marks for each question or part question is shown in brackets [ ].
This document has 8 pages. Any blank pages are indicated.
DC (ST/ST) 342890/3
© UCLES 2025 [Turn over
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2
Answer one question from one section only.
Section A: European option
Liberalism and nationalism in Germany, 1815–71
1 Read the sources and then answer both parts of the question.
Source A
A German cartoon entitled ‘A Good Shepherd lets no sheep get lost’, published in 1867. Germany
(in the centre) warns Bismarck, who is knitting a stocking of unity, to guard the flock from the
waiting wolf, Napoleon III of France. The sheep represent the German states.
Source B
There is a growing expectation of war both in France and Prussia. We have helped them resolve
one quarrel, but we cannot go on doing this every six months, nor would it be of any use. If they
mean to fight, an excuse can always be found.
The combatants are equally matched. France has superiority of numbers, and of financial
resources. Prussia has a superior military system. Emperor Napoleon has domestic opposition
to contend against. Prussia is unpopular in its newly acquired territories, where high taxes and
conscription are novelties. Both are playing for high stakes. The Emperor, if defeated, will probably
lose his throne. Prussia, if defeated, will lose the leadership of Germany. I have always felt the
difficulty of peace being maintained but have persevered in hoping against hope.
From a letter by the British Foreign Minister to Queen Victoria’s Private Secretary, August 1867.
© UCLES 2025 9489/11/M/J/25
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