Containing sample exam questions at both AS and A2 levels, this text aims to show students what makes a good answer and why it scores high marks. It should help students grasp the difference between a GCSE and an A-level mark in history.

AS SECTION:

NARRATIVE AND EXPLANATION - 1 The Weaknesses of Liberal Italy 2 Fascism's appeal, 1919-22 3 Consolidating the fascist regime, 1922-5 4 Fascist political life, 1925-43 5 Fascist Italy: the economy 6 Fascist society 7 Italian foreign policy, 1922-40 8 Italy at War

AS Assessment

A2 SECTION:

ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION - 1 Why did Mussolini become prime minister in 1922? 2 Why was Mussolini able to acquire dictatorial powers? 3 What were the main features of fascism? 4 Was fascist Italy a totalitarian state? 5 What was Mussolini's Role in the fascist state? 6 Analysing fascist Italy: central issues 7 Analysing Italian foreign policy, 1935-40

A2 Assessment