East Germany, 1958–90.

Worked examples (9)

• 1Describing two features — the refugee problem
• 2Comparing two sources — Ulbricht, Khrushchev and who wanted the Wall
• 3Interpretation — did the refugee problem leave the GDR no alternative?
• 4Describing two features — the closing of the border, 13 August 1961
• 5Comparing two sources — escaping across the Wall
• 6Interpretation — did East Berliners come to accept the Wall?
• 7Describing two features — the border installation and its security regime
• 8Comparing two sources — the Western response to 13 August
• 9Interpretation — was the Wall a success for the GDR?

Model answers (9)

• ✓Model answer — 4HI1/02 Paper 2 Section A part (a) style — A5
• ✓Model answer — 4HI1/02 Paper 2 Section A part (b) style — A5
• ✓Model answer — 4HI1/02 Paper 2 Section A part (c) style — A5
• ✓Model answer — 4HI1/02 Paper 2 Section A part (a) style — A5
• ✓Model answer — 4HI1/02 Paper 2 Section A part (b) style — A5
• ✓Model answer — 4HI1/02 Paper 2 Section A part (c) style — A5
• ✓Model answer — 4HI1/02 Paper 2 Section A part (a) style — A5
• ✓Model answer — 4HI1/02 Paper 2 Section A part (b) style — A5
• ✓Model answer — 4HI1/02 Paper 2 Section A part (c) style — A5

Worked examples (9)

• 1Describing two features — housing in the GDR
• 2Comparing two sources — the double burden
• 3Interpretation — did the GDR emancipate women?
• 4Describing two features — the changing role of women
• 5Comparing two sources — GDR television and the Western channel
• 6Interpretation — did the GDR create a separate national identity?
• 7Describing two features — the importance of sport
• 8Comparing two sources — the sports schools and State Plan 14.25
• 9Interpretation — was social provision compensation or control?

Model answers (9)

• ✓Model answer — 4HI1/02 Paper 2 Section A part (a) style — A5
• ✓Model answer — 4HI1/02 Paper 2 Section A part (b) style — A5
• ✓Model answer — 4HI1/02 Paper 2 Section A part (c) style — A5
• ✓Model answer — 4HI1/02 Paper 2 Section A part (a) style — A5
• ✓Model answer — 4HI1/02 Paper 2 Section A part (b) style — A5
• ✓Model answer — 4HI1/02 Paper 2 Section A part (c) style — A5
• ✓Model answer — 4HI1/02 Paper 2 Section A part (a) style — A5
• ✓Model answer — 4HI1/02 Paper 2 Section A part (b) style — A5
• ✓Model answer — 4HI1/02 Paper 2 Section A part (c) style — A5

Worked examples (9)

• 1Describing two features — the aims of Ostpolitik
• 2Comparing two sources — the Basic Treaty of 1972
• 3Interpretation — did Ostpolitik prop the GDR up?
• 4Describing two features — the agreements of 1970–72
• 5Comparing two sources — travel permissions
• 6Interpretation — could the GDR have taken the money without the contact?
• 7Describing two features — the international recognition of the GDR
• 8Comparing two sources — Honecker's state visit to Bonn, 1987
• 9Interpretation — was Ostpolitik bought rather than negotiated?

Model answers (9)

• ✓Model answer — 4HI1/02 Paper 2 Section A part (a) style — A5
• ✓Model answer — 4HI1/02 Paper 2 Section A part (b) style — A5
• ✓Model answer — 4HI1/02 Paper 2 Section A part (c) style — A5
• ✓Model answer — 4HI1/02 Paper 2 Section A part (a) style — A5
• ✓Model answer — 4HI1/02 Paper 2 Section A part (b) style — A5
• ✓Model answer — 4HI1/02 Paper 2 Section A part (c) style — A5
• ✓Model answer — 4HI1/02 Paper 2 Section A part (a) style — A5
• ✓Model answer — 4HI1/02 Paper 2 Section A part (b) style — A5
• ✓Model answer — 4HI1/02 Paper 2 Section A part (c) style — A5

Worked examples (9)

• 1Describing two features — the influence of Gorbachev
• 2Comparing two sources — Leipzig, 9 October 1989
• 3Interpretation — why was the revolution peaceful?
• 4Describing two features — the border openings and the exodus of 1989
• 5Comparing two sources — the night of 9 November 1989
• 6Interpretation — did the GDR fall because of its economy?
• 7Describing two features — reunification, March to October 1990
• 8Comparing two sources — the election of March 1990
• 9Interpretation — was the revolution hijacked?

Model answers (9)

• ✓Model answer — 4HI1/02 Paper 2 Section A part (a) style — A5
• ✓Model answer — 4HI1/02 Paper 2 Section A part (b) style — A5
• ✓Model answer — 4HI1/02 Paper 2 Section A part (c) style — A5
• ✓Model answer — 4HI1/02 Paper 2 Section A part (a) style — A5
• ✓Model answer — 4HI1/02 Paper 2 Section A part (b) style — A5
• ✓Model answer — 4HI1/02 Paper 2 Section A part (c) style — A5
• ✓Model answer — 4HI1/02 Paper 2 Section A part (a) style — A5
• ✓Model answer — 4HI1/02 Paper 2 Section A part (b) style — A5
• ✓Model answer — 4HI1/02 Paper 2 Section A part (c) style — A5

Worked examples (9)

• 1Describing two features — the New Economic System
• 2Comparing two sources — the Stasi and the control of the young
• 3Interpretation — did the Wall make the GDR's economic success possible?
• 4Describing two features — the Stasi
• 5Comparing two sources — the church settlement of 1978
• 6Interpretation — did Honecker's social policy bankrupt the GDR?
• 7Describing two features — the state and the churches
• 8Comparing two sources — shortages and the Intershop
• 9Interpretation — was the GDR held together by fear?

Model answers (9)

• ✓Model answer — 4HI1/02 Paper 2 Section A part (a) style — A5
• ✓Model answer — 4HI1/02 Paper 2 Section A part (b) style — A5
• ✓Model answer — 4HI1/02 Paper 2 Section A part (c) style — A5
• ✓Model answer — 4HI1/02 Paper 2 Section A part (a) style — A5
• ✓Model answer — 4HI1/02 Paper 2 Section A part (b) style — A5
• ✓Model answer — 4HI1/02 Paper 2 Section A part (c) style — A5
• ✓Model answer — 4HI1/02 Paper 2 Section A part (a) style — A5
• ✓Model answer — 4HI1/02 Paper 2 Section A part (b) style — A5
• ✓Model answer — 4HI1/02 Paper 2 Section A part (c) style — A5