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A complete set of 5 model answers for the 2025 Paper 2 topic - KQ2 (The League of Nations) with fully formatted source paper and questions. This is Set 3 of the Paper 2 model answer series and focuses on the role of the USA in the League of Nation’s failure.

This final set is best used with students to help them crystalise their understanding of the Paper 2 exam technique and provide clear examples of what an exceptional answer should look like if aiming for top marks! For this reason, this final set focuses on some of the most challenging questions that can be asked in the Paper 2 exam. See below for full breakdown.

This lesson has been produced following the completion of the New 2024 onwards IGCSE specification training course delivered by Cambridge International Examinations (CIE).

My last exam cohort of 91 students gained an average A grade overall at IGCSE, with 91% achieving an A*-A. Paper 2 was their strongest paper.

How can I use this resource?
This resource can be used as a preparation lesson in advance of a mock for the mock exam itself & for peer or self assessment

I’ve found using model answers such as these invaluable when walking students through exam technique during revision sessions, and helping to translate the demands of the mark scheme into something tangible and understandable. Students commented on how useful it has been to have a benchmark to measure their own answers against, while doing independent revision and practising past paper questions at home.

Specific content:
Q1. Study sources A and B.
How far do these two sources agree? Explain your answer using details of the sources. [7]

Q2. Study Source C.
Why was this cartoon published in December 1919? Explain your answer using details of the source and your knowledge. [8]

Q3. Study Sources D and E.
How far does Source D make Source E surprising? Explain your answer using details of the sources and your knowledge. [8]

Q4. Study Sources F and G.
How far do these two cartoons agree? Explain your answer using details of the sources and your knowledge. [8]

Q5. Study all the sources.
How far do these sources provide convincing evidence that the League failed because the USA was not a member? Use the sources to explain your answer. [9]

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