OCR A Level History A Y221/01 Democracy and Dictatorships in Germany 1919–1963
Combined Question Paper and Mark Scheme
Oxford Cambridge and RSA
A Level History A
Y221/01 Democracy and Dictatorships in Germany 1919–1963
Time allowed: 1 hour
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.
• Choose one question and answer all the parts of that question.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 30.
• 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.
, 3
Answer Question 1 or Question 2.
1
(a) Which of the following was more successful in Nazi Germany during the period from 1933 to 1939?
(i) Gleichschaltung
(ii) Autarky
Explain your answer with reference to both (i) and (ii). [10]
(b)* ‘The building of the Berlin Wall was the most significant development in the division of Germany
during the period from the end of the Berlin Blockade in May 1949 to 1963.’
How far do you agree? [20]
2
(a) Which of the following was the more important cause of tensions over Germany during the period
from 1945 to 1949?
(i) Bizonia
(ii) The Berlin Blockade
Explain your answer with reference to both (i) and (ii). [10]
(b)* ‘Communist revolts were the greatest challenge facing the German government during the period
from 1919 to 1923.’
How far do you agree? [20]
END OF QUESTION PAPER
© OCR 2025 Y221/01 Jun25
Combined Question Paper and Mark Scheme
Oxford Cambridge and RSA
A Level History A
Y221/01 Democracy and Dictatorships in Germany 1919–1963
Time allowed: 1 hour
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.
• Choose one question and answer all the parts of that question.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 30.
• 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.
, 3
Answer Question 1 or Question 2.
1
(a) Which of the following was more successful in Nazi Germany during the period from 1933 to 1939?
(i) Gleichschaltung
(ii) Autarky
Explain your answer with reference to both (i) and (ii). [10]
(b)* ‘The building of the Berlin Wall was the most significant development in the division of Germany
during the period from the end of the Berlin Blockade in May 1949 to 1963.’
How far do you agree? [20]
2
(a) Which of the following was the more important cause of tensions over Germany during the period
from 1945 to 1949?
(i) Bizonia
(ii) The Berlin Blockade
Explain your answer with reference to both (i) and (ii). [10]
(b)* ‘Communist revolts were the greatest challenge facing the German government during the period
from 1919 to 1923.’
How far do you agree? [20]
END OF QUESTION PAPER
© OCR 2025 Y221/01 Jun25
