Year 10: Exam Technique

Narrative analysis = 8 marks, 15 minutes. You are given two points, and must add a third of your own. Remember do not just tell a story, you must explain how the events lead to the outcome. Events should be sequenced and in chronological order. Ensure that you are showing links between events and always linking back to the main point within the question. Began, became, developed, changed, followed, grew, improved, worsened, deteriorated, increased

You may use the following in your answer: The Truman Doctrine Write a narrative account analysing the main developments in US- Soviet relations in the years 1947 – 49. You may use the following in your answer: The Truman Doctrine The creation of NATO You must use information of your own. First of all.. What other information could you include into your answer? (Marshall aid, Comecon, Cominform, Berlin Crisis, Warsaw Pact,). Secondly… Ensure paragraphs will be in chronological order. Finally… Jot down any key information surrounding each event which impacted on US- Soviet relations.

Begins answer with the words of the question: The first development in US-Soviet relations in the years between 1947-49 was the creation of the Truman doctrine. The Truman doctrine was a major development in US policy, announced by President Harry Truman in 1947. It promised increased American involvement in European affairs, it also introduced the policy of containment. Containment was the idea that the US would ensure, by various means, that Communism was not able to spread across Europe. However, this policy demonstrated America’s anti-Soviet approach, meaning that it increased tensions between Stalin and the West. Stalin felt threatened by America’s involvement in Europe, as well as by Truman’s blatant anti-Soviet sentiment. In addition to the political support which was promised by the Truman Doctrine, Truman also introduced economic aid to Europe, this was known as the Marshall Plan… Fully explains development and impact of policy on US Soviet relations: Links to the next development using a key term:

Explain two consequences 8 marks Two paragraphs, must contain two well developed consequences with specific evidence (and precise dates) backing up points and clear understanding of the contextual information surrounding the question. Both consequences will be marked separately. One Consequence of the Berlin Airlift was… A second consequence of the Berlin Airlift was… As a result of, consequently, therefore, following this, because of this, subsequently

Importance question: 16 marks Two paragraphs worth 8 marks each. Relevant information to back up points. Remember, you chose two out of the three options given. You then need to fully explain two reasons of importance for each. Focus on the questions importance for a further factor and/on event.

Explain two of the following (16 marks): The importance of the Potsdam Conference for the development of the Cold War. The importance in the ideological differences of the East and West after the end of WW2 in the development of the Cold War. The importance of Soviet Expansionism in the worsening of East/ West relations in the Cold War.

The Potsdam conference was important in the development of the Cold War because, it demonstrated a clear worsening in relations between the three allies. This was because they were unable to agree on…. Potsdam was also important in the development in the Cold War because there had been a change in leadership. This was significant because…