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e.g. Describe one action taken by Britain and Germany in relation to their navies in the years 1900-14.
e.g. Describe one decision which was made about Turkey at the Treaty of Svres.
e.g. Describe one way in which Soviet expansion into Eastern Europe affected relations with the West.
describe a consequence: this is asking you to describe the effects of an event, what it led to
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Austria-Hungary seized Bosnia in 1908 because of fears that Serbia would seize the province first. Austria was frightened of Serbian nationalism.
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For example, you are late for school. Your tutor asks you why. This question could ask you to describe one feature of an event including: a cause, action aim, way, decision, reaction, consequence or challenge. Here are some examples. escribe a cause: this is asking you for d a reason why the event happened e.g. Describe one reason why AustriaHungary seized Bosnia in 1908
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I was late getting up and missed the bus because I did not go to bed until after midnight as I had to finish off my history homework.
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Section 1 question: Describe one reason why Austria-Hungary seized Bosnia in 1908. (2) Student answers
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Austria-Hungary seized Bosnia in 1908 because of fears that Serbia would seize the province first. Austria was frightened of Serbian nationalism. Austria-Hungary was frightened of Serbia. Austria-Hungary wanted the province. Austria-Hungary was determined to prevent a Serbian occupation of Bosnia because of fears of the growth of Serbian nationalism.
Section 2 question: Describe one decision which was made about Turkey at the Treaty of Svres. (2) Student answers Mark
The Turkish Empire was broken up because much of it was given to France and Britain to govern as mandates on behalf of the League of Nations The treaty took away much of the Turkish land in Europe Turkey lost most of its empire in Europe because Greece gained Eastern Thrace and Smyrna Austria-Hungary was determined to prevent a Serbian occupation of Bosnia because of fears of the growth of Serbian nationalism.
Section 3 question: Describe one reason why Hitler introduced conscription in 1935. (2) Student answers Mark
Hitler did this to defend Germany Hitler wanted to build up a strong army Germany had a smaller army than many of her neighbouring countries in Europe who were not prepared to disarm to Germanys level Hitler introduced conscription because he needed a large army as he wanted to challenge the Treaty of Versailles and expand eastwards
Section 4 question: Describe one decision made by the Allies about the war against Germany at the Teheran Conference, 1943. (2) Student answers Mark
It was agreed that the USA and Britain would open up a second front The Allies agreed that Britain and the USA would open up a second front in 1944 and the USSR would begin an offensive in the East The USSR would join the war against Japan At Tehran the Allies agreed the USSR would join the war against Japan once Germany had been defeated
Section 5 question: Describe one reason why the hot line between the USA and the Soviet Union was set up. (2) Student answers Mark
The hot-line was set up because during the Missiles Crisis it had taken several hours for the two sides to communicate with each other This was because of slow communications during the Cuban Missiles Crisis The hot-line was to speed up communications between the USA and the USSR The hot-line was set up to speed up communications between the two superpowers and ensure that their leaders could quickly and directly discuss any serious issues
Section 6 question: Describe one reason why the USA boycotted the Moscow Olympic Games, 1980. (2) Student answers Mark
The USA was furious with the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan President Carter was furious with the invasion of Afghanistan and thought he would put pressure on the Soviet Union by setting up the boycott The USA was determined to take a much firmer stance against the Soviet Union as a result of their invasion of Afghanistan in December 1979 The USA had decided to take a firm stance against the USSR
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