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Edexcel IGCSEHistoryGeneral Applications4 Marks

Explain two ways in which the League of Nations aimed to prevent future wars.

Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme. The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

  1. B1 for identifying a relevant aim (e.g., collective security, disarmament, international cooperation).
  2. B1 for a clear explanation of how this aim would prevent war.
  3. Repeat for a second way.
  4. Example 1: Collective Security (B1) - members would act together against any aggressor, deterring potential attackers (B1).
  5. Example 2: Disarmament (B1) - reducing arms would lessen the chance of war and make it harder for countries to wage war (B1).
  6. Example 3: International Cooperation (B1) - solving disputes through discussion and negotiation rather than military action (B1).

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General Applications, Edexcel IGCSE History. Structured question, 4 marks.

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