CEDAR 2025 HIST PRELIM P2 QP+MS

CEDAR GIRLS’ SECONDARY SCHOOL Preliminary Examination 2025 Secondary Four 1 [Turn Over CANDIDATE NAME CLASS INDEX NUMBER HISTORY 2174/02 Paper 2 The Making of the 20th Century Modern World, 1910s– 1991 26 August 2025 1 hour 50 minutes Additional Materials: Answer Booklet READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST Write your name, class and index number on your question paper and all the work you hand in. Write in dark blue or black pen. Do not use staples, paper clips, highlighters, glue or correction fluid. Section A Answer all parts of Question 1. Section B Answer two questions. Before the start of the examination, detach the cover sheet at the back of your question paper and staple it on top of the answer booklet provided. Write all answers in this answer booklet and check that all writing sheets are properly fastened. The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question. This document consists of 6 printed pages and 1 cover sheet.

2 [Turn Over SECTION A: Source-Based Case Study Question 1 is compulsory for all candidates. Study the Background Information and the sources carefully, and then answer all the questions. You may use any of the sources to help you answer the questions, in addition to those sources you are told to use. In answering the questions, you should use your knowledge of the topic to help you interpret and evaluate the sources. 1. (a) Study Source A. What is the message of the source? Explain your answer. [5] (b) Study Sources B and C. How far does Source B prove Source C is wrong about America’s reason for joining the Korean War? Explain your answer. [6] (c) Study Source D. Are you surprised by what Mao Zed ong said in his speech ? Explain your answer. [5] (d) Study Source E. How useful is it in explaining American involvement in the Korean War ? Explain your answer. [6] (e) Study all the sources. ‘The USA intervened in the Korean War to increase its power.’ How far do the sources support this statement? Use the sources and your knowledge to explain your answer. [8]

3 [Turn Over Why did America intervene in the Korean War? BACKGROUND INFORMATION Read this carefully. It may help you to answer some of the questions. The Korean War began on 25 June 1950 when North Korean troops, supported by the Soviet Union and later China, invaded South Korea. The sudden attack shocked the international community and posed a serious challenge to the post -World War II balance of power . America, under President Truman, quickly intervened, leading a United Nations coalition to repel the North Korean advance. American leaders believed that communis