Pearson Edexcel Level 3 GCE History Advanced PAPER 2: Depth study Option 2G.1: The
rise and fall of fascism in Italy, c1911–46 Option 2G.2: Spain, 1930–78: republicanism,
Francoism and the re‑establishment of democracy QP JUNE 2024
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History
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PAPER 2: Depth study
Option 2G.1: The rise and fall of fascism in Italy, c1911–46
Option 2G.2: Spain, 1930–78: republicanism, Francoism
and the re‑ establishment of democracy
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Sources Booklet (enclosed)
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• Fill in the boxes at the top of this page with your name,
• centre number and candidate number.
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are two sections in this question paper. Answer one question from
• Section A and one question from Section B.
Answer the questions in the spaces provided
– there may be more space than you need.
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• The total mark for this paper is 40.
• The marks for each question are shown in brackets
– use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question.
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• Read each question carefully before you start to answer it.
• Check your answers if you have time at the end.
Pearson Edexcel Level 3 GCE History Advanced PAPER 2: Depth study Option 2G.1: The rise
and fall of fascism in Italy, c1911–46 Option 2G.2: Spain, 1930–78: republicanism, Francoism and
the re‑establishment of democracy QP JUNE 2024
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Option 2G.1: The rise and fall of fascism in Italy, c1911–46
Study Sources 1 and 2 in the Sources Booklet before you answer this question.
1 How far could the historian make use of Sources 1 and 2 together to
investigate the reasons why Italy remained neutral in 1914?
Explain your answer, using both sources, the information given about them and
your own knowledge of the historical context.
(Total for Question 1 = 20 marks)
Option 2G.2: Spain, 1930–78: republicanism, Francoism and the re-
establishment of democracy
Study Sources 3 and 4 in the Sources Booklet before you answer this question.
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2 How far could the historian make use of Sources 3 and 4 together to investigate
the reasons why the Republicans were defeated in the Spanish Civil War?
Explain your answer, using both sources, the information given about them and
your own knowledge of the historical context.
(Total for Question 2 = 20 marks)
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rise and fall of fascism in Italy, c1911–46 Option 2G.2: Spain, 1930–78: republicanism,
Francoism and the re‑establishment of democracy QP JUNE 2024
[Author name] [Date] [Course title]
, Please check the examination details below before entering your candidate information
Candidate surname Other names
Centre Number Candidate Number
Pearson Edexcel Level 3 GCE
Friday 7 June 2024
reference 9HI0/2G
Paper
Afternoon (Time: 1 hour 30 minutes)
History
Advanced
PAPER 2: Depth study
Option 2G.1: The rise and fall of fascism in Italy, c1911–46
Option 2G.2: Spain, 1930–78: republicanism, Francoism
and the re‑ establishment of democracy
You must have: Total Marks
Sources Booklet (enclosed)
Instructions
• Use black ink or ball-point pen.
• Fill in the boxes at the top of this page with your name,
• centre number and candidate number.
• You must answer two questions on the option for which you have been prepared. There
are two sections in this question paper. Answer one question from
• Section A and one question from Section B.
Answer the questions in the spaces provided
– there may be more space than you need.
Information
• The total mark for this paper is 40.
• The marks for each question are shown in brackets
– use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question.
Advice
• Read each question carefully before you start to answer it.
• Check your answers if you have time at the end.
Pearson Edexcel Level 3 GCE History Advanced PAPER 2: Depth study Option 2G.1: The rise
and fall of fascism in Italy, c1911–46 Option 2G.2: Spain, 1930–78: republicanism, Francoism and
the re‑establishment of democracy QP JUNE 2024
Turn over
©2024 Pearson Education Ltd.
*P75766A0120*
P75766A
F:1/1/1/1/1/1/1/
, SECTION A
Choose EITHER Question 1 OR Question 2 for which you have been prepared.
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
You must start your answer on page 3.
Option 2G.1: The rise and fall of fascism in Italy, c1911–46
Study Sources 1 and 2 in the Sources Booklet before you answer this question.
1 How far could the historian make use of Sources 1 and 2 together to
investigate the reasons why Italy remained neutral in 1914?
Explain your answer, using both sources, the information given about them and
your own knowledge of the historical context.
(Total for Question 1 = 20 marks)
Option 2G.2: Spain, 1930–78: republicanism, Francoism and the re-
establishment of democracy
Study Sources 3 and 4 in the Sources Booklet before you answer this question.
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
2 How far could the historian make use of Sources 3 and 4 together to investigate
the reasons why the Republicans were defeated in the Spanish Civil War?
Explain your answer, using both sources, the information given about them and
your own knowledge of the historical context.
(Total for Question 2 = 20 marks)
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
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