1. Preparation for Questions 1 and 2
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18th March
Exam Preparation
Preparation for Questions 1 and 2
Starter
PEER MARK EXAMS

2. “The arms race stabilised relations between the superpowers 1949-62.”
Introduction
“The arms race stabilised relations between the superpowers ”
Explain why you agree or disagree with this view.
The arms race stabilised relations between the superpowers and therefore I agree with this view. It is true that the development of new weapons did destabilise relations as it created an atmosphere of fear in the world, which in turn influenced an aggressive foreign policy by the United States. Although these two factors destabilised relations, the arms race ultimately served to stabilise relations as a balance of terror was created by the superpowers. Neither superpower was willing to risk the consequences of launching a weapon against the other, and so summit diplomacy, another factor in stabilising relations, came to the fore more than it had done under the Stalin-Truman era.
The arms race stabilised relations between the superpowers and therefore I agree with this view. It is true that the development of new weapons, did destabilise relations as it created an atmosphere of fear in the world, which in turn influenced an aggressive foreign policy by the United States. Although these two factors destabilised relations, the arms race ultimately served to stabilise relations as a balance of terror was created by the superpowers. Neither superpower was willing to risk the consequences of launching a weapon against the other, and so summit diplomacy, another factor in stabilising relations, came to the fore more than it had done under Truman.

3. “The arms race stabilised relations between the superpowers 1949-62.”
Introduction
“The arms race stabilised relations between the superpowers ”
Explain why you agree or disagree with this view.
The arms race stabilised relations between the superpowers and therefore I agree with this view. It is true that the development of new weapons did destabilise relations as it created an atmosphere of fear in the world, which in turn influenced an aggressive foreign policy by the United States. Although these two factors destabilised relations, the arms race ultimately served to stabilise relations as a balance of terror was created by the superpowers. Neither superpower was willing to risk the consequences of launching a weapon against the other, and so summit diplomacy, another factor in stabilising relations, came to the fore more than it had done under the Stalin-Truman era.
The arms race stabilised relations between the superpowers and therefore I agree with this view. It is true that the development of new weapons, did destabilise relations as it created an atmosphere of fear in the world, which in turn influenced an aggressive foreign policy by the United States. Although these two factors destabilised relations, the arms race ultimately served to stabilise relations as a balance of terror was created by the superpowers. Neither superpower was willing to risk the consequences of launching a weapon against the other, and so summit diplomacy, another factor in stabilising relations, came to the fore more than it had done under Truman.

4. “The arms race stabilised relations between the superpowers 1949-62.”
Introduction
“The arms race stabilised relations between the superpowers ”
Explain why you agree or disagree with this view.
The arms race stabilised relations between the superpowers and therefore I agree with this view. It is true that the development of new weapons did destabilise relations as it created an atmosphere of fear in the world, which in turn influenced an aggressive foreign policy by the United States. Although these two factors destabilised relations, the arms race ultimately served to stabilise relations as a balance of terror was created by the superpowers. Neither superpower was willing to risk the consequences of launching a weapon against the other, and so summit diplomacy, another factor in stabilising relations, came to the fore more than it had done under the Stalin-Truman era.
The arms race stabilised relations between the superpowers and therefore I agree with this view. It is true that the development of new weapons, did destabilise relations as it created an atmosphere of fear in the world, which in turn influenced an aggressive foreign policy by the United States. Although these two factors destabilised relations, the arms race ultimately served to stabilise relations as a balance of terror was created by the superpowers. Neither superpower was willing to risk the consequences of launching a weapon against the other, and so summit diplomacy, another factor in stabilising relations, came to the fore more than it had done under Truman.

5. “The arms race stabilised relations between the superpowers 1949-62.”
Introductuion
“The arms race stabilised relations between the superpowers ”
Explain why you agree or disagree with this view.
Read your partners introduction: Circle the judgement. Highlight the argument.

6. “The arms race stabilised relations between the superpowers 1949-62.”
Introduction
“The arms race stabilised relations between the superpowers ”
Explain why you agree or disagree with this view.
The arms race destabilised relations between the superpowers and therefore I disagree with this view. A balance of terror was indeed created, meaning neither side was willing to risk launching a nuclear weapon against the other, which led to an increase in summit diplomacy. However, the arms race ultimately served to destabilise relations as it created a climate of fear. In this climate of fear, both sides continued to development new, more powerful weapons. More importantly, it led to an aggressive foreign policy by the United States, which further destabilised relations in the years

7. “The arms race stabilised relations between the superpowers 1949-62.”
Introduction
“The arms race stabilised relations between the superpowers ”
Explain why you agree or disagree with this view.
The arms race destabilised relations between the superpowers and therefore I disagree with this view. A balance of terror was indeed created, meaning neither side was willing to risk launching a nuclear weapon against the other, which led to an increase in summit diplomacy. However, the arms race ultimately served to destabilise relations as it created a climate of fear. In this climate of fear, both sides continued to development new, more powerful weapons. More importantly, it led to an aggressive foreign policy by the United States, which further destabilised relations in the years

8. “The arms race stabilised relations between the superpowers 1949-62.”
Main body.
“The arms race stabilised relations between the superpowers ”
Explain why you agree or disagree with this view.
Read the first paragraph of your partner. Is there a topic sentence? Have they used the keywords in the question? (arms race/stabilise/destabilise) Is there analysis and therefore an argument? USE CONNECTIVES LIKE ALTHOUGH, HOWEVER, ON ONE HAND…

9. “The arms race stabilised relations between the superpowers 1949-62.”
Main body.
“The arms race stabilised relations between the superpowers ”
Explain why you agree or disagree with this view.
If you are unsure how to analyse within each paragraph…
Make a judgement in your introduction by stating which of the factors you are going to argue is most important
Argue your most important factor/point in the first paragraph
In your other paragraphs, finish them by arguing how your most important factor is still more important than the factor you have just argued and WHY

10. QUESTION 1
With reference to these sources and your understanding of the historical context, which of these two sources is more valuable in explaining the impact of US foreign policy under Truman (25 marks)

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CONTENT (what is it saying?)
ARGUMENT (what is it implying?)
PROVENANCE (what is the origin of the source?)
TONE (how does the source sound?)

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QUESTION 1
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13. CONTENT AND ARGUMENT
Focus directly on the question using words from the question repeatedly.
Use evidence from the source to back up your point
“Source 1 is valuable in explaining the impact of US foreign policy under Truman because…”

14. PROVENANCE
Avoid simplistic comments on origin (e.g. he was there at the time)
Think about the audience
How does the provenance affect the value of the source

15. TONE
Pick out specific language that allows you to identify the precise tone of the source
Always link the tone to the value of the sources in relation to the question

16. Strategies to approach Question 1
Start by brainstorming the issues surrounding the focus of the question BEFORE looking at the source at all.
Be conscious of evaluating the value of the sources throughout the answer.

17. Source 1 2
Content and Argument
Tone and Provenance
Contextual Knowledge
Which source is more valuable and why?