Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9–1) History - Paper 1: Option 12 - Warfare and British society, c1250–present and London and the Second World War, 1939–45 - Exam instructions

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Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9–1) History examination for the Wednesday 15 May 2024 morning session, Paper 1. Focuses on thematic study and the historic environment through Option 12 covering warfare in British society c1250–present, and London during the Second World War (1939–45). The document provides candidate instructions, including how to complete personal details, required equipment and pen type, guidance on answering questions across sections A and B, total marks and question mark allocations, and space to write responses. It includes Question 1 and the start of Question 2 with a source-based enquiry prompt about dealing with the effects of German attacks on London.

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SECTION A

London and the Second World War, 1939–45

1 Describe two features of the significance of London as a target during the Blitz

2 (a) How useful are Sources A and B for an enquiry into the difficulties in dealing with the effects of German attacks on London?

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Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9–1)
Wednesday 15 May 2024
Morning (Time: 1 hour 15 minutes) Paperreference
History

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PAPER 1: Thematic study and historic environment
Option 12: Warfare and British society, c1250–presentand London andthe Second WorldWar, 1939–45 | | | --- | --- | | You must have:
Sources Booklet (enclosed) | Total Marks | # Instructions • Use blackink or ball-point pen. • Fill in the boxes at the top of this page with your name , centre number and candidate number. • There are two sections in this question paper. Answer Questions 1 and 2 fromSection A. From Section B, answer Questions 3 and 4 and then EITHERQuestion 5 OR Question 6. • Answer the questions in the spaces provided – there maybe more space than you need. # Information • The total mark for this paper is 52 . • The marks for each question are shown in brackets – use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question. • The marks available for spelling, punctuation, grammar and use of specialistterminology are clearly indicated. # Advice • Read each question carefully before you start to answer it . • Check your answers if you have time at the end . P75486A ©2024 Pearson Education Ltd.F:1/1/1/1/1/1/1/1/ *P75486A0116* Turn over SECTION A # London andthe Second WorldWar, 1939–45Answer Questions 1 and 2. ## 1 Describe two features of the significance of London as a target during the Blitz. Feature 1 ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ...................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ...................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ...................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ...................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ...................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ...................... ## Feature 2 ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ...................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ...................... ................................................................

FAQs

What option and topic does this exam paper cover?

It is Paper 1 (Thematic study and historic environment), Option 12: Warfare and British society, c1250–present and London and the Second World War, 1939–45.

How should candidates answer the questions across the sections?

Answer Questions 1 and 2 from Section A. From Section B, answer Questions 3 and 4 and then either Question 5 or Question 6.

What is Question 2(a) asking about?

It asks how useful Sources A and B are for an enquiry into the difficulties in dealing with the effects of German attacks on London, explaining using the sources and historical context.

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