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In 1848 there was unrest across much of Europe.
The USA faced problems both before and after the Civil War.
In the nineteenth century European countries were active in Africa, China and India.
Tensions in Europe grew worse in the years before 1914.
The League of Nations failed to live up to expectations.
Germany grew in strength during the 1930s.
The USA had an interventionist foreign policy in the 1950s and 1960s.
After decades of problems in parts of Eastern Europe, Soviet control finally collapsed.
There were important developments in the first year of the war.
Events in 1917–18 determined the outcome of the war.
Hitler's rise to power was caused by several factors.
The Nazis did as much as they could to try and ensure they faced little opposition.
Nicholas II survived as Tsar in 1905, but not in 1917.
Stalin was determined to modernise Russia.
Not everyone prospered in the USA during the 1920s.
The USA went through some very difficult times in the 1920s and 1930s.
The 1950s and 1960s were periods of great change for China.
China's external relations were unpredictable.
Both the enforcement of apartheid and resistance to it increased in the years up to 1966.
It took a long time for South African politicians of different parties to work together.
Wars and their consequences dominated the Middle East.
Attempts to find a permanent peace in the Middle East have always failed.
Europe witnessed several struggles for power in 1848–49.
German unification was finally achieved in 1871.
There was much hatred and fear in the USA in the period 1850 to 1877.
Little more than a month after the assassination of Franz Ferdinand, most of Europe was at war.
The League of Nations often struggled to carry out its peacekeeping duties effectively.
Hitler's foreign policy involved taking risks.
The USA and the USSR both wanted to influence developments in Europe after the Second World War.
Iran and Iraq were rivals in the Gulf region.
For most of the First World War there was little movement.
There were several important fronts in the First World War.
After a long struggle to get into power, Hitler was quick to consolidate his position.
Many, but not all, Germans supported the Nazis.
Tsar Nicholas II faced many problems.
Stalin attempted to change the Soviet Union in many ways.
Many people benefited from the economic boom of the 1920s.
The New Deal promised much to the American people.
The struggle between the Nationalists and the Communists went on for a long time.
China experienced many changes.
Support for segregationist policies gradually increased amongst white South Africans.
Opposition to apartheid grew in the 1960s and 1970s.
Wars have done little to improve the situation in the Middle East.
There have been many obstacles to peace in the Middle East.
Option A: Nineteenth century topic WAS AUSTRIA THE MOST IMPORTANT OBSTACLE TO ITALIAN UNIFICATION? Study the Background Information and the sources...
Option B: Twentieth century topic WAS GERMANY TREATED UNFAIRLY IN THE TREATY OF VERSAILLES? Study the Background Information and the sources carefu...
Study Source A. Why did Radetzky send this letter in 1849? Explain your answer using details of the source and your knowledge.
Study Sources B and C. How far do these two sources agree? Explain your answer using details of the sources.
Study Sources D and E. Why do these two accounts of Napoleon's plans for Italy differ? Explain your answer using details of the sources and your kn...
Study Source F. Are you surprised by this source? Explain your answer using details of the source and your knowledge.