Growth of Democracy – Sample Questions

1. Growth of Democracy – Sample Questions • Explain why Parliament gave the right to vote to increasing numbers of people between 1867-1928? (2005) • What was the most important reason for the growth of democracy in Britain between 1867-1928? (2003) • How democratic was Britain by 1911? (2002) • How important was the role played by political pressure groups in the growth of democracy in Britain between 1860 and 1914? (2001)

2. Growth of Democracy – Sample Questions • ‘The most important steps towards democracy in Britain was taken between 1868-1918’. How far do you agree? (2000) • Why was there a growth in democracy in Britain between 1860-1918? (1999) • ‘By 1928 the essentials of democracy had been achieved.’ How far would you agree? (1998)

3. Women’s Movement – Sample Questions • To what extent would you agree that the importance of the Suffragettes in gaining votes for women has been exaggerated? (2005) • How effectively did the movements for women’s suffrage promote their cause? (2004) • Explain the lack of success of the movements for women’s suffrage in achieving their aims by 1914. (2002)

4. Women’s Movement – Sample Questions • To what extent was the granting of the right to vote to women due to their role in the First World War? (2001) • How important a part did events during the First World War play in the decision to grant votes to women? (1997)

5. Growth of Nationalism - Sample Questions • How effectively did nationalists promote their cause in Germany between 1815 and 1850? (2005) • Why did nationalism grow in Germany between 1815 and 1850? (2004) • To what extent was there a real growth in national consciousness in Germany between 1815 and 1850? (2003)

6. Growth of Nationalism - Sample Questions • Assess the importance of economic factors in the growth of nationalism in Germany during the period 1815-1850 (2001) • How important was cultural nationalism to the growth of national feeling in Germany between 1815-1850? (2000)