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Strengthen your understanding of OCR AS Level History A Y253-01 The Cold War in Europe 1941–1995 with this verified question paper revision resource. Designed to support effective exam preparation, this guide includes structured exam-style questions, detailed explanations, and accurate answers covering superpower rivalry, key crises, détente, the collapse of communism, and changing East–West relations. Fully aligned with the 2025/ 2026 specification, it helps students develop historical analysis skills, improve essay technique, and build confidence through focused exam practice with solution.

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2025 OCR AS Level History A
Y253/01 The Cold War in Europe 1941–1995
Verified Question paper with Marking Scheme Attached



Oxford Cambridge and RSA


Monday 19 May 2025 – Afternoon
AS Level History A
Y253/01 The Cold War in Europe 1941–1995
Time allowed: 1 hour 30 minutes


You must have:
• the OCR 12-page Answer Booklet




INSTRUCTIONS
• Use black ink.
• Write your answer to each question in the Answer Booklet. The question numbers must be
clearly shown.
• Fill in the boxes on the front of the Answer Booklet.
• Answer either Question 1 or Question 2 in Section A. Answer Question 3 in Section B.

INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 50.
• The marks for each question are shown in brackets [ ].
• Quality of extended response will be assessed in questions marked with an asterisk (*).
• This document has 4 pages.

ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.




© OCR 2025 [F/506/4350] OCR is an exempt Charity
DC (WW) 351072/1 Turn over




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ASLevel
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LevelHistory
History
HistoryAA
AY253-01
Y253-01
Y253-01The
The
TheCold
Cold
ColdWar
War
Warinin
inEurope
Europe
Europe1941–1995
1941–1995
1941–1995Verified
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2

Section A

Answer Question 1 or Question 2.


1* How important were atomic weapons in the development of the Cold War during the period from 1946
to 1955? [30]


2* ‘Economic problems in the USSR and Eastern Europe were the main reason for the end of the Cold
War.’

How far do you agree? [30]




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History
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AY253-01
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Y253-01The
The
TheCold
Cold
ColdWar
War
Warinin
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Europe
Europe1941–1995
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1941–1995Verified
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OCRAS
AS
ASLevel
Level
LevelHistory
History
HistoryAA
AY253-01
Y253-01
Y253-01The
The
TheCold
Cold
ColdWar
War
Warinin
inEurope
Europe
Europe1941–1995
1941–1995
1941–1995Verified
Verified
VerifiedQuestion
Question
Questionpaper
paper
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3

Section B


3 Read the interpretation and answer the question that follows.

© Richard Brown and Christopher Daniels, Twentieth Century Europe, p.108, Macmillan, 1981. Item removed due to third party copyright restrictions.




Evaluate the strengths and limitations of this interpretation of the origins of the Cold War during the
period from 1941 to 1945, making reference to other interpretations you have studied. [20]



END OF QUESTION PAPER




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ASLevel
Level
LevelHistory
History
HistoryA
A
AY253-01
Y253-01
Y253-01The
The
TheCold
Cold
ColdWar
War
Warinin
inEurope
Europe
Europe1941–1995
1941–1995
1941–1995Verified
Verified
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Question
Questionpaper
paper
paperwith
with
withMarking
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Scheme
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