AS LEVEL HISTORY A: Actual May 2025 PAST PAPER 1: Democracy and Dictatorships in
Germany 1919–1963. All Assessment Questions & Mark Scheme [OCR Y251/01]
Exam Resource Summary
The AS Level History A May 2025 Democracy and Dictatorships in Germany 1919–1963 Paper (OCR
Y251/01) integrates the full official examination paper with its detailed mark scheme to provide a focused
and practical revision resource. This paper assesses students’ understanding of Germany’s political,
social, and economic developments from the Weimar Republic through the Nazi era and into the post-war
Federal Republic, examining key events, figures, and political transformations. Candidates are required to
analyse primary and secondary sources, evaluate differing historical interpretations, and construct
coherent, evidence-based arguments. By presenting each question alongside its marking criteria, the
resource offers clear guidance on examiner expectations, analytical depth, and the structured responses
necessary for higher-band marks. This integrated format supports targeted revision, strengthens source
evaluation and essay-writing skills, and prepares students thoroughly for the May/June 2026 OCR AS
Level History A Democracy and Dictatorships in Germany 1919–1963 examination.
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Section A
Answer Question 1 or Question 2.
1* ‘The religious policies of the Nazi government achieved their aims in the period from 1933 to 1939.’
How far do you agree? [30]
2* ‘The DDR (East Germany) was more successful in bringing about social change than economic
change during the period from 1949 to 1963.’
How far do you agree? [30]
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Section B
3 Read the interpretation and answer the question that follows.
© Martin Collier and Philip Pedley, Germany 1919-45, p.58, Heinemann, 2000. Item removed due to third party copyright restrictions.
Evaluate the strengths and limitations of this interpretation for the period from 1919 to 1923,
making reference to other interpretations you have studied. [20]
END OF QUESTION PAPER
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Germany 1919–1963. All Assessment Questions & Mark Scheme [OCR Y251/01]
Exam Resource Summary
The AS Level History A May 2025 Democracy and Dictatorships in Germany 1919–1963 Paper (OCR
Y251/01) integrates the full official examination paper with its detailed mark scheme to provide a focused
and practical revision resource. This paper assesses students’ understanding of Germany’s political,
social, and economic developments from the Weimar Republic through the Nazi era and into the post-war
Federal Republic, examining key events, figures, and political transformations. Candidates are required to
analyse primary and secondary sources, evaluate differing historical interpretations, and construct
coherent, evidence-based arguments. By presenting each question alongside its marking criteria, the
resource offers clear guidance on examiner expectations, analytical depth, and the structured responses
necessary for higher-band marks. This integrated format supports targeted revision, strengthens source
evaluation and essay-writing skills, and prepares students thoroughly for the May/June 2026 OCR AS
Level History A Democracy and Dictatorships in Germany 1919–1963 examination.
OCR is an exempt Charity
Turn over
, 2
Section A
Answer Question 1 or Question 2.
1* ‘The religious policies of the Nazi government achieved their aims in the period from 1933 to 1939.’
How far do you agree? [30]
2* ‘The DDR (East Germany) was more successful in bringing about social change than economic
change during the period from 1949 to 1963.’
How far do you agree? [30]
© OCR 2025 Y251/01 Jun25
, 3
Section B
3 Read the interpretation and answer the question that follows.
© Martin Collier and Philip Pedley, Germany 1919-45, p.58, Heinemann, 2000. Item removed due to third party copyright restrictions.
Evaluate the strengths and limitations of this interpretation for the period from 1919 to 1923,
making reference to other interpretations you have studied. [20]
END OF QUESTION PAPER
© OCR 2025 Y251/01 Jun25
