Edexcel A Level History Paper 1G 2026 Question Paper (PDF)

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Pearson Edexcel Level 3 GCE
Tuesday 19 May 2026
Afternoon (Time: 2 hours 15 minutes) Paper
reference 9HI0/1G
History  


Advanced
PAPER 1: Breadth study with interpretations
Option 1G: Germany and West Germany, 1918–89

You must have: Total Marks
Extracts 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.
• There are three sections in this question paper. Answer ONE question from
Section A, ONE question from Section B and the question in Section C.
• Answer the questions in the spaces provided
– there may be more space than you need.

Information
•• The total mark for this paper is 60.
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.




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1 How accurate is it to say that Hitler was able to become Chancellor because the Nazis
exploited opportunities created by the Weimar constitution in the years 1920–33?
(Total for Question 1 = 20 marks)
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2 How far do you agree that an abundant labour supply was the most significant factor
in the FRG’s ‘economic miracle’ in the years 1955–66?
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