Cambridge A-Level History (9489) Paper 4 Mussolini’s Italy Sample Essays

A collection of four A* standard essays for Cambridge A-Level History (9489) Paper 4: Mussolini’s Italy. I achieved an A* for History in the Cambridge A-Level October/November 2022 Examinations and was awarded the Outstanding Cambridge Learners High Achievement Award for History.
The responses to the following titles are included:

1. ‘The appeal of fascism was the main reason for Mussolini becoming Prime Minister in 1922.’ How far do you agree?
2. How far did Mussolini change Italy?
3. ‘Mussolini’s use of propaganda was highly effective.’ Evaluate this claim.
4. To what extent did Mussolini create a totalitarian state in Italy?

Note: These are essays that were written by me, and shared to help students understand how to structure their own essays for CIE A-Level History. Please DO NOT PLAGIARISE. Thank you.