The exam paper focuses on political developments in Germany from 1871 to 1991. Section A assesses the political landscape in West Germany from 1966 to 1989, including the Grand Coalition, the impact of leaders like Schmidt and Kohl, and political polarization, particularly with the rise of the New Left and the Red Army Faction. Section B explores social and economic divisions in Germany (1871–1890), the influence of opposition on Kaiser Wilhelm II’s government (1890–1914), and the role of the First World War in the growth of extremist right-wing movements (1919–1939). Key themes include political shifts, social divisions, and the legacy of war.