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Read online or download the PDF. Read it free online on the page above; download the PDF from there. ## Document text Text extracted from the PDF. Layout, diagrams and tables may not survive extraction. ### Page 1 NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE GRADE 12 HISTORY P1 NOVEMBER 2025 MARKING GUIDELINES MARKS: 150 These marking guidelines consist of 27 pages. Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 2 History/P1 2 DBE/November 2025 NSC – Marking Guidelines 1. SOURCE-BASED QUESTIONS 1.1 The following cognitive levels were used to develop source-based questions: Cognitive Weighting of Historical skills Levels questions • Extract evidence from sources • Selection and organisation of relevant 30% LEVEL 1 information from sources (15) • Define historical concepts/terms • Interpretation of evidence from sources 40% LEVEL 2 • Explain information gathered from sources (20) • Analyse evidence from sources • Interpret and evaluate evidence from sources • Engage with sources to determine its usefulness, reliability, bias and limitations 30% LEVEL 3 • Compare and contrast interpretations and (15) perspectives presented in sources and draw independent conclusions 1.2 The information below indicates how source-based questions are assessed: • In the marking of source-based questions, credit needs to be given to any other valid and relevant viewpoints, arguments, evidence or examples. • In the allocation of marks, emphasis should be placed on how the requirements of the question have been addressed. • In the marking guidelines, the requirements of the question (skills that need to be addressed) as well as the level of the question are indicated in italics. 1.3 Assessment procedures for source-based questions • Use a tick (✓) for each correct answer. • Pay attention to the mark scheme e.g. (2 x 2) which translates to two reasons and is given two marks each (✓✓✓✓); (1 x 2) which translates to one reason and is given two marks (✓✓). • If a question carries 4 marks then indicate by placing 4 ticks (✓✓✓✓). Paragraph question Paragraphs are to be assessed globally (holistically). Both the content and structure of the paragraph must be taken into account when awarding a mark. The following steps must be used when assessing a response to a paragraph question: • Read the paragraph and place a bullet (.) at each point within the text where the candidate has used relevant evidence to address the question. • Re-read the paragraph to evaluate the extent to which the candidate has been able to use relevant evidence to write a paragraph. Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 3 History/P1 3 DBE/November 2025 NSC – Marking Guidelines • At the end of the paragraph indicate the ticks (√) that the candidate has been awarded for the paragraph; as well as the level (1,2, or 3) as indicated in the holistic rubric and a brief comment e.g. ___________ . __________________________ . _________________________ _____________________________________________ . _________________ √√√√√ Level 2 Used mostly relevant evidence to write a basic paragraph • Count all the ticks for the source-based question and then write the mark on the bottom margin to the right, e.g. 32 50 • Ensure that the total mark is transferred accurately to the front/back cover of the answer script. 2. ESSAY QUESTIONS 2.1 The essay questions require candidates to: Be able to structure their argument in a logical and coherent manner. They need to select, organise and connect the relevant information so that they are able to present a reasonable sequence of facts or an effective argument to answer the question posed. It is essential that an essay has an introduction, a coherent and balanced body of evidence and a conclusion. 2.2 Marking of essay questions Candidates may have any other relevant introduction and/or conclusion than those included in a specific essay marking guideline for a specific essay. 2.3 Global assessment of the essay The essay will be assessed holistically (globally). This approach requires the teacher to assess the essay as a whole, rather than assessing the main points of the essay separately. This approach encourages the learner to write an original argument by using relevant evidence to support the line of argument. The learner will not be required to simply regurgitate content (facts) in order to achieve a level 7 (high mark). This approach discourages learners from preparing essays and reproducing them without taking the specific requirements of the question into account. Holistic marking of the essay credits learners' opinions that are supported by evidence. Holistic assessment, unlike content-based marking, does not penalise language inadequacies as the emphasis is on the following: • The learner's interpretation of the question • The appropriate selection of factual evidence (relevant content selection) • The construction of an argument (planned, structured and has an independent line of argument) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 4 History/P1 4 DBE/November 2025 NSC – Marking Guidelines 2.4 Assessment procedures of the essay 2.4.1 Keep the synopsis in mind when assessing the essay. 2.4.2 During the reading of the essay, ticks need to be awarded for a relevant introduction (which is indicated by a bullet in the marking guideline), The main aspects/body of the essay that sustains/defends the line of argument (which is indicated by bullets in the marking guideline) and a relevant conclusion (which is indicated by a bullet in the marking guideline). For example, in an essay where there are five (5) main points there could be about seven (7) ticks. 2.4.3 Keep the PEEL structure in mind when assessing an essay. P Point: The candidate introduces the essay by taking a line of argument/making a major point. Each paragraph should include a point that sustains the major point (line of argument) that was made in the introduction. E Explanation: The candidate should explain in more detail what the main point is about and how it relates to the question posed (line of argument). E Example: The candidates should answer the question by selecting content that is relevant to the line of argument. Relevant examples should be given to sustain the line of argument. L Link: Candidates should ensure that the line of argument is sustained throughout the essay and is written coherently. 2.4.4 The following symbols MUST be used when assessing an essay: • Introduction, main aspects and conclusion not properly contextualised ^ • Wrong statement _________________ • Irrelevant statement | | | • Repetition R • Analysis A√ • Interpretation I√ • Line of argument LOA Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 5 History/P1 5 DBE/November 2025 NSC – Marking Guidelines 2.5 The matrix 2.5.1 Use of the matrix in the marking of essays In the marking of essays, the criteria as provided in the matrix should be used. When assessing the essay note both the content and presentation. At the point of intersection of the content and presentation based on the seven competency levels, a mark should be awarded. (a) The first reading of essays will be to determine to what extent the main aspects have been covered and to allocate the content level (on the matrix). C LEVEL 4 (b) The second reading of essays will relate to the level (on the matrix) of presentation. C LEVEL 4 P LEVEL 3 (c) Allocate an overall mark with the use of the matrix. C LEVEL 4 P LEVEL 3 }26–27 COMMENT Some omissions in content coverage. Attempts to sustain a line of argument. Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 6 History/P1 6 DBE/November 2025 NSC – Marking Guidelines MARKING MATRIX FOR ESSAY: TOTAL: 50 MARKS LEVEL 7 LEVEL 6 LEVEL 5 LEVEL 4 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 1 Very well Very well Well-planned Planned and Shows some Attempts to Little or no planned and planned and and constructed an evidence of a structure an attempt to structured structured structured argument. planned and answer. structure the PRESENTATION essay. essay. essay. Evidence is constructed Largely essay. Good synthesis Developed a Attempts to used to some argument. descriptive, or of information. relevant line of develop a extent to Attempts to some attempt at Developed an argument. clear support the line sustain a line of developing a line original, well- Evidence used argument. of argument argument. of argument. No balanced and to defend the Conclusion Conclusions Conclusions not attempt to draw independent line argument. drawn from reached based clearly supported a conclusion of argument with Attempts to draw the evidence on evidence. by evidence. CONTENT the use of an independent to support the evidence, conclusion from line of sustained and the evidence to argument. defended the support the line argument of argument. throughout. Independent conclusion is drawn from evidence to support the line of argument. LEVEL 7 Question has been fully answered. Content selection fully relevant to line 47–50 43–46 of argument. LEVEL 6 Question has been answered. Content selection 43–46 40–42 38–39 relevant to the line of argument. LEVEL 5 Question answered to a great extent. Content adequately 38–39 36–37 34–35 30–33 28–29 covered and relevant. LEVEL 4 Question is recognisable in answer. 30–33 28–29 26–27 Some omissions or irrelevant content selection. LEVEL 3 Content selection does relate to the question, but does not answer it, or does 26–27 24–25 20–23 not always relate to the question. Omissions in coverage. LEVEL 2 Question inadequately 20–23 18–19 14–17 addressed. Sparse content. LEVEL 1* Question inadequately 14–17 0–13 addressed or not at all. Inadequate or irrelevant content. *Guidelines for allocating a mark for Level 1: • Question not addressed at all/totally irrelevant content/no attempt to structure the essay = 0 • Content selection includes basic and generally irrelevant information; no attempt to structure the essay = 1–6 • Question inadequately addressed and vague; little attempt to structure the essay = 7–13 Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 7 History/P1 7 DBE/November 2025 NSC – Marking Guidelines SECTION A: SOURCE-BASED QUESTIONS QUESTION 1: HOW DID THE POLICY OF CONTAINMENT CONTRIBUTE TO COLD WAR TENSIONS BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE SOVIET UNION IN 1947? 1.1 1.1.1 [Extraction of evidence from Source 1A – L1] • '… Soviet Russia …' • '… its communist international organisation …' (2 x 1) (2) 1.1.2 [Interpretation of evidence from Source 1A – L2] • Churchill recognised that the Soviet Union had to secure its borders to remove any future threats from German hostility • Because of the role Stalin (Soviet Union) played during the Second World War/they were allies • Churchill acknowledged the role the Soviet Union could still play in the world/to avoid another world conflict • Churchill supported the increasing interaction/cooperation between the Soviet Union and Britain • Any other relevant response (any 1 x 2) (2) 1.1.3 [Definition of a historical term from Source 1A – L1] • It was a symbolic barrier that divided Europe after the Second World War • It was an imaginary line of political and ideological separation of the communist Eastern bloc and the capitalist Western democracies • Any other relevant response (any 1 x 2) (2) 1.1.4 [Interpretation of evidence from Source 1A – L2] • Some European countries had been taken over by Communism • Eastern European countries were separated from the Western countries and were being controlled by the Soviet Union • Communist sphere of influence had spread over Eastern Europe • Any other relevant response (any 1 x 2) (2) 1.1.5 [Determining the reliability of Source 1A – L3] The source is RELIABLE because: • It is an extract from a speech made by former British Prime Minister, Winston Churchill – first-hand information • Churchill delivered the speech as a former British Prime Minister and a 'respected world leader' • The date, 5 March 1946 was at the end of the Second World War when the Soviet Union was spreading its sphere of influence • The Iron Curtain speech is regarded as an iconic speech which was published world-wide and appears in Chambers Book of Great Speeches • Any other relevant response (any 2 x 2) (4) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 8 History/P1 8 DBE/November 2025 NSC – Marking Guidelines 1.2 1.2.1 [Interpretation of evidence from Source 1B – L2] (a) • The threat posed by the Soviet Union's spread of communism • Stalin's creation of a sphere of influence by expanding into Eastern Europe • The spread of authoritarian and dictatorship governments • The authoritarian nature of the Soviet Union • Any other relevant response (any 1 x 2) (2) (b) • Financial assistance to Greece to prevent communist takeover • Strengthening the borders to stop/curb communist infiltration • Marshall Plan to prevent the spread of Communism to Western Europe • Truman offered financial support granted by the US Congress • Any other relevant response (any 1 x 2) (2) 1.2.2 [Interpretation of evidence from Source 1B – L2] • It captures the US's intention of curbing/stopping communist infiltration into Western Europe • It captures the US's financial aid to Western European countries to contain the spread of communism • Any other relevant response (any 1 x 2) (2) 1.3 [Comparison of evidence in Sources 1A and 1B to determine how they support each other – L3] • Source 1A refers to the Soviet Union's unknown expansive intentions and Source 1B depicts the communist dictatorship threats heading/spreading towards non-communist small nations • Source 1A states that the Eastern European cities and their populations are subjected to growing Soviet Union's influence and control and Source 1B shows the growing communist threat to Greece and Turkey • Both sources are against the threat posed by communist infiltration • Any other relevant response (any 2 x 2) (4) 1.4 1.4.1 [Extraction of evidence from Source 1C – L1] • '… broken economies might foster the growth of communism much like mulch (compost) fosters mushrooms ...' (1 x 2) (2) 1.4.2 [Extraction of evidence from Source 1C – L1] • '… perceived (seen) as having embarked on active expansion …' • '… being irremediably (severely) hostile to the United States' (2 x 1) (2) 1.4.3 [Extraction of evidence from Source 1C – L1] • 'The need to contain the Soviet Union …' • '… the desire to rebuild the European economy …' (2 x 1) (2) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 9 History/P1 9 DBE/November 2025 NSC – Marking Guidelines 1.4.4 [Interpretation of evidence from Source 1C- L2] European countries will work together: • Politically and economically under Capitalism • To stop the Soviet Union from infiltrating Europe • To strengthen Europe financially to stop the spread of Communism • To support long-term European unity against the threat of Communism • Any other relevant response (any 2 x 2) (4) 1.5 1.5.1 [Extraction of evidence from Source 1D – L1] • '… to provide aid to rebuild the countries in Eastern Europe that were politically and economically aligned with the Soviet Union' • ‘It can be seen as the USSR's version of the Marshall Plan …’ (any 1 x 2) (2) 1.5.2 [Extraction of evidence from Source 1D – L1] • '… belief that the Plan was an attempt to weaken Soviet interest in their satellite states …' • '… making beneficiary (receiving) countries economically dependent on the United States' (2 x 1) (2) 1.5.3 [Explanation of a historical term from Source 1D - L2] • Eastern European countries/Countries that were controlled by the Soviet Union and were influenced by Communism during the Cold War • Any other relevant response (1 x 2) (2) 1.5.4 [Interpretation of evidence from Source 1D – L2] • Financial support to stop them from joining the Marshall Plan • Integration between satellite states and the Soviet Union creating an economic alliance/trading amongst the communist states to rebuild their economies • Security against capitalist/economic domination • Any other relevant response (any 2 x 2) (4) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 10 History/P1 10 DBE/November 2025 NSC – Marking Guidelines 1.6 [Interpretation, evaluation and synthesis from relevant sources – L3] Candidates could include the following aspects in their responses: • Former British Prime Minister, Winston Churchill made a speech in Fulton, Missouri in 1946 during which he was concerned about the Soviet Union expansionist tendencies (Source 1A) • Churchill stated that an Iron Curtain (a symbolic barrier of ideologies) separated the countries of Eastern and Central Europe from Western European countries (Source 1A) • The Eastern and Central European countries were being subjected to increasing Soviet influence and control – which had to be stopped (contained) (Source 1A) • The spread of communism was becoming a growing threat to capitalism (Source 1B) • The US feared that if one European country fell to communism, others might follow – Domino Theory (own knowledge) • The US initiated a policy of containment in an attempt to stop the spread of communism (Source 1B) • The US provided financial assistance to smaller countries, such as Greece and Turkey, that were under threat from communist influences (Source 1B) • Marshall Plan policymakers came up with strategies to curb communist infiltration into Eastern Europe (Source 1C) • The US believed that the Soviet Union's expansionist policies were a threat to them, therefore they needed to strategise their defences to protect the country from communist military forces (Source 1C) • The US insisted that European countries work together (integration) to fend off the communist threat (Source 1C) • The US wanted to expand its sphere of influence in the capitalist world to protect its ideology against communism (Source 1C) • In response to the Marshall Plan against communism the Soviet Union created the Molotov Plan in 1947 to assist Eastern European countries financially (Source 1D) • The Molotov Plan established the COMECON to provide financial aid to Eastern bloc countries (Source 1D) • The creation of the Molotov Plan intensified Cold War tensions between the US and USSR (own knowledge) • Any other relevant response Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 11 History/P1 11 DBE/November 2025 NSC – Marking Guidelines Use the following rubric to allocate marks: • Uses evidence in an elementary manner, e.g. shows no or little understanding of how the policy of containment MARKS LEVEL 1 contributed to Cold War tensions between the United 0–2 States of America and the Soviet Union in 1947. • Uses evidence partially or cannot write a paragraph. • Evidence is mostly relevant and relates to a great extent on the topic, e.g. shows some understanding of how the policy of MARKS LEVEL 2 containment contributed to Cold War tensions between the 3–5 United States of America and the Soviet Union in 1947. • Uses evidence in a very basic manner to write a paragraph. • Uses relevant evidence, e.g. demonstrates a thorough understanding of how the policy of containment contributed to Cold War tensions between the United MARKS LEVEL 3 States of America and the Soviet Union in 1947. 6–8 • Uses evidence very effectively in an organised paragraph that shows an understanding of the topic. (8) [50] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 12 History/P1 12 DBE/November 2025 NSC – Marking Guidelines QUESTION 2: WHY DID THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (USA) BECOME INVOLVED IN THE ANGOLAN CIVIL WAR FROM 1975? 2.1 2.1.1 [Extraction of evidence from Source 2A – L1] • 'The United States of America …'/ '… USA …' (1 x 1) (1) 2.1.2 [Extraction of evidence from Source 2A – L1] • '… material …' • '… support …' • '… advice …' (3 x 1) (3) 2.1.3 [Interpretation of evidence from Source 2A – L2] • It should not be known by the public that the USA was funding UNITA and the FNLA against the MPLA • The USA didn't want to be seen as interfering in the internal affairs of a foreign country • It was part of the strategy of IAFEATURE – a secret CIA operation • After the embarrassment of the Vietnam War, the USA wanted to reassert itself • Any other relevant response (any 2 x 2) (4) 2.1.4 [Determining the limitations of Source 2A – L3] • The book on Kissinger, the Secretary of State in the USA, is anti- communism (anti-MPLA) and pro-capitalism • It is biased as it only depicts the USA’s perspective of its involvement in creating stability in Angola against the destabilising role of the MPLA • It promotes the ideology of capitalism – by supporting capitalist FNLA and UNITA • It is on the CIA secret monetary support to FNLA and UNITA – opponents of MPLA • It is about a paramilitary programme against the MPLA • It portrays the imperialist nature of USA foreign policy • Any other relevant response (any 2 x 2) (4) 2.2 2.2.1 [Extraction of evidence from Source 2B – L1] • 'The US had poured uncounted millions of dollars into the bottomless pit of Mobutu's corrupt military dictatorship …' (1 x 1) (1) 2.2.2 [Extraction of evidence from Source 2B – L1] • '… turned on his benefactors (sponsors)' • '… accused the US of backing up a coup (revolution) to topple him' • '… expelled the US Ambassador …' (any 2 x 1) (2) 2.2.3 [Extraction of evidence from Source 2B – L1] • '… this was too large a sum to keep secret …' (1 x 1) (1) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 13 History/P1 13 DBE/November 2025 NSC – Marking Guidelines 2.2.4 [Interpretation of evidence from Source 2B – L2] • The CIA was opposed to an MPLA victory • The CIA supported both FNLA and UNITA because they aligned themselves with capitalism/opposed Communism • To weaken the MPLA’s success by containing Soviet influence in Angola/To get the FNLA and UNITA to be part of a new government in Angola • Any other relevant response (any 1 x 2) (2) 2.2.5 [Definition of a historical term from Source 2B – L1] • The independence of a country to establish its own government and make its own rules/laws • Any other relevant response (1 x 2) (2) 2.3 2.3.1 [Extraction of evidence from Source 2C – L1] • '… I was convinced it would not succeed …' • '… would badly damage our ability to work in the future with moderate elements throughout Africa' • 'We were not prepared to spend the necessary resources to assure victory' • '… our adversaries (Moscow and Havana) were more determined and much better positioned than we' • '… they did not have a hostile Congress controlling the purse strings' • ‘… our support of Roberto and Savimbi would prove disastrous’ (any 2 x 1) (2) 2.3.2 [Explanation of a historical term from Source 2C – L2] • A secretly planned operation by the CIA to support FNLA and UNITA in order to stop the MPLA from ruling Angola • Any other relevant response (1 x 2) (2) 2.3.3 [Interpretation of evidence from Source 2C – L2] • USA was afraid of the spread of Communism in southern Africa/fear of Domino Theory • USA wanted the whole of southern Africa to remain under Capitalism • Any other relevant response (2 x 2) (4) 2.3.4 [Extraction of evidence from Source 2C – L1] • 'I did my best to argue the U.S. Policy position …' • '… defend the covert action programme …' • ‘… I finally admitted that I personally thought our support of Roberto and Savimbi would prove disastrous’ (any 2 x 1) (2) 2.4 2.4.1 [Interpretation of evidence from Source 2D - L2] • The USA's involvement in the Angolan Civil War should be seen as trying to stop the MPLA from taking over the Angolan government • Kissinger secretly supported UNITA to stop the MPLA from taking over • He wanted to see Capitalism winning over Communism • Any other relevant response (any 2 x 2) (4) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 14 History/P1 14 DBE/November 2025 NSC – Marking Guidelines 2.4.2 [Interpretation of evidence from Source 2D - L2] (a) • Got no support from USA/MPLA was ignored by the USA • Desperate plea/anxious for support from Kissinger • USA did not want MPLA to win the Angolan Civil War • Any other relevant response (any 1 x 2) (2) (b) • Was supported/favoured by USA • Excited/happy to be provided with a variety of weapons that will be used against the MPLA • Any other relevant response (any 1 x 2) (2) 2.5 [Comparison of evidence in Sources 2A and 2D to determine how they support each other – L3] • Source 2A states that the USA did not want the MPLA to gain control of Angola and Source 2D shows MPLA begging for support from Kissinger – but in vain • Source 2A refers to CIA providing secret support to UNITA and Source 2D shows UNITA with weapons received from Kissinger (CIA) support • Source 2A refers to Kissinger's plan to secretly fund CIA operation (IAFEATURE) which was launched against MPLA and Source 2D shows no intention by Kissinger to assist MPLA • Both sources highlight that the covert programme was intended to support the fight against the MPLA in Angola • Source 2A refers to covert support to FNLA and UNITA, and Source 2D depicts the USA pretending to be a mediator while secretly supporting UNITA/Both sources show the USA’s deceptive nature of involvement with the liberation movements in Angola • Any other relevant response (any 2 x 2) (4) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 15 History/P1 15 DBE/November 2025 NSC – Marking Guidelines 2.6 [Interpretation, evaluation and synthesis from relevant sources – L3] Candidates could include the following aspects in their responses: • To stop MPLA from gaining control of the Angolan government (Sources 2A and 2B) • To secretly support liberation movements (FNLA and UNITA) that would resist communist rule in Angola (Source 2A) • To recover whatever American dignity or prestige that might have been lost during the Vietnamese War (Source 2A) • To re-establish America as a global world power (Source 2A) • To prevent Soviet influence in the region (southern Africa) Angola (Source 2B) • To create an environment that would allow the region of southern Africa to succeed in implementing capitalism (own knowledge) • To support South Africa's interests of maintaining capitalism in the country (own knowledge) • To strengthen FNLA and UNITA so that they could have a major say in the Angolan government (Source 2B) • To stop the spread of communism in Angola (Source 2C) • To prevent MPLA victory which would destabilise the southern African region (Source 2C) • To have access to Angola's natural resources (own knowledge) • The USA supported the FNLA and UNITA against the MPLA claiming to be mediating (Source 2D) • Any other relevant response Use the following rubric to allocate marks: • Uses evidence in an elementary manner, e.g. shows no or little understanding of why the United States of America MARKS LEVEL 1 (USA) became involved in the Angolan Civil War from 1975. 0–2 • Uses evidence partially or cannot write a paragraph. • Evidence is mostly relevant and relates to a great extent on the topic, e.g. shows some understanding of why the United MARKS LEVEL 2 States of America (USA) became involved in the Angolan 3–5 Civil War from 1975. • Uses evidence in a very basic manner to write a paragraph. • Uses relevant evidence, e.g. demonstrates a thorough understanding of why the United States of America (USA) MARKS LEVEL 3 became involved in the Angolan Civil War from 1975. 6–8 • Uses evidence very effectively in an organised paragraph that shows an understanding of the topic. (8) [50] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 16 History/P1 16 DBE/November 2025 NSC – Marking Guidelines QUESTION 3: HOW DID THE NON-VIOLENT APPROACH ADOPTED BY MARTIN LUTHER KING JR CHARACTERISE THE CIVIL SOCIETY PROTESTS IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (USA) DURING THE 1960s? 3.1 3.1.1 [Extraction of evidence from Source 3A – L1] • '… Mahatma Gandhi …' (1 x 1) (1) 3.1.2 [Extraction of evidence from Source 3A – L1] • '… the teachings and actions of Gandhi …' • '… his use of non-violent mass protest …' (2 x 1) (2) 3.1.3 [Definition of a historical term from Source 3A – L1] • A gathering of a large group of people to defy unfair laws through peaceful methods of civil disobedience • Any other relevant response (1 x 2) (2) 3.1.4 [Interpretation of evidence from Source 3A – L2] • King Jr believed that protestors had to face violence head-on - without fighting back • King Jr felt that by not retaliating with violence in the confrontation against police or the white mob the protesters would be challenging white power • The civil society protesters had to be brave in facing violence as a commitment/demonstration that the black community was not afraid to insist on its rights • Any other relevant response (any 2 x 2) (4) 3.1.5 [Extraction of evidence from Source 3A – L1] • '… force face-to-face encounters with white, racist power' • '… would demonstrate both the impotence (weakness) of white violence …' • '… show the country that the black community was not afraid to insist on its rights …' (any 1 x 1) (1) 3.2 3.2.1 [Extraction of evidence from Source 3B – L1] • 'The discontent (unhappiness) is so deep …' • '… the anger so ingrained (deep-rooted) …' • '… the despair, the restlessness so wide …' • '… something has to be brought into being to serve as a channel through which these deep emotional feelings, these deep angry feelings, can be funnelled (directed)' (any 2 x 1) (2) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 17 History/P1 17 DBE/November 2025 NSC – Marking Guidelines 3.2.2 [Interpretation of evidence from Source 3B – L2] • If the protestors turned to riots, it would give the more conservative state troops justification for being more aggressive • If the protestors turn to violence and riots, that will encourage the far-right movement (such as the Ku Klux Klan) in the USA to be more violent/hardened attitude • If protestors did not remain non-violent, that would give the right-wing leaders a bigger following • Any other relevant response (any 2 x 2) (4) 3.2.3 [Extraction of evidence from Source 3B – L1] • 'I'm just not going to kill anybody …' • 'I'm not going to burn down any building' • '… I will continue to preach it and teach it …' • '… we at the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) will still do this …' • '… I have found it to be a philosophy of life that regulates not only my dealings in the struggle for racial justice but also my dealings with people, with my own self' • 'I will be faithful to non-violence' (any 2 x 1) (2) 3.2.4 [Explanation of a historical term from Source 3B – L2] • Call for respect for all races in the USA in the 1960s due to existing racial discrimination • Demand for justice for all races in the USA in the 1960s • Any other relevant response (any 1 x 2) (2) 3.2.5 [Determining the usefulness of evidence from Source 3B – L3] The source is USEFUL because: • It is based on King Jr's actual words – direct source (first-hand information) on his commitment to the non-violent philosophy • The book was published in 1971 – a few years after his assassination in 1968 • It is taken from a book on King Jr's to unpack his political philosophy of non- violence • It provides insight into his personal beliefs and strategies for non-violent protests • Any other relevant response (any 2 x 2) (4) 3.3 3.3.1 [Interpretation of evidence from Source 3C – L2] (a) • Desegregation/integration of lunch counters • Demand for equal rights • To expose racism and discrimination • Any other relevant response (any 1 x 2) (2) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 18 History/P1 18 DBE/November 2025 NSC – Marking Guidelines (b) • Continuation of segregation/separation of lunch counters • Terrorising and intimidating African Americans to maintain discrimination • Any other relevant response (any 1 x 2) (2) 3.3.2 [Interpretation of evidence from Source 3C – L2] • They were following/obeying the non-violent approach suggested by King Jr./to avoid undermining their moral cause/obligation • They were trained on how to remain non-violent/ not to hit back/retaliate • Any other relevant response (any 1 x 2) (2) 3.4 [Comparison of evidence in Sources 3A and 3C to determine how they support each – L3] • Source 3A states that King Jr saw the possibility of applying non-violence by African Americans in their quest for desegregation and in Source 3C it shows the sit-in participants applying the philosophy of non-violence at a lunch counter in Jackson Mississippi • Source 3A refers to a protestors putting themselves in the face of violence and Source 3C illustrates the sit-in participants putting themselves in the face of violence • Source 3A highlights that African Americans insisted on their rights and Source 3C shows students demanding desegregation at a lunch counter in a non-violent manner • Both sources refer to non-violence as a strategy to fight discrimination • Any other relevant response (any 2 x 2) (4) 3.5 3.5.1 [Extraction of evidence from Source 3D – L1] • '… this is deliberately your philosophy of love of the oppressor …' • '… this philosophy and this movement are actually encouraged by whites because it makes them comfortable' • 'It makes them believe that Negroes are meek (submissive), supine (passive) creatures' (any 2 x 1) (2) 3.5.2 [Extraction of evidence from Source 3D – L1] • '… Montgomery …' • '… freedom rides …' • '… sit-in movement …' • '… Birmingham movement …' (any 2 x 1) (2) 3.5.3 [Interpretation of evidence from Source 3D - L2] • Negroes could not continue to be non-violent because of the intimidation by the police • The nature of violence from state troopers would force protestors to hit back • The non-violent approach was not sustainable bearing in mind the nature of police brutality against protestors/African Americans • Any other relevant response (any 2 x 2) (4) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 19 History/P1 19 DBE/November 2025 NSC – Marking Guidelines 3.6 [Interpretation, evaluation and synthesis from relevant sources – L3] Candidates could include the following aspects in their responses: • King Jr was exposed to and adopted the ideas of passive resistance while he was a student at Morehouse College (Source 3A) • His study of the life and work of Mahatma Gandhi influenced him to apply it to the problems that African Americans were facing especially in the Southern states of the USA (Source 3A) • King Jr wanted African Americans to put themselves in the face of violence and confront it without retaliating, but rather respond to it with love (Source 3A) • King Jr encouraged African Americans to use the non-violent approach to insist on their rights (Source 3A) • Non-violence approach by African Americans would serve as an outlet for their anger (Source 3B) • King Jr believed riots (violence) by African Americans would strengthen the right wing which would be harmful to the country (Source 3B) • King Jr and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference stood for non- violence, preached about it and were committed to apply it to all civil society protests (Source 3B) • In Jackson, Mississippi, the sit-in participants were non-violent in nature, they were not provoked into retaliating with violence despite being intimidated (Source 3C) • King Jr believed the vast majority of African Americans would be able to practice self-control in the face of violence (Source 3D) • King Jr wanted integration between blacks and whites, to show that they could coexist (own knowledge) • King Jr wanted to save the image of African Americans and keep their side without any blemish (fault) (own knowledge) • Any other relevant response Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 20 History/P1 20 DBE/November 2025 NSC – Marking Guidelines Use the following rubric to allocate marks: • Uses evidence in an elementary manner, e.g. shows no or little understanding of how the non-violent approach MARKS LEVEL 1 adopted by Martin Luther King Jr characterised the civil 0–2 protests in the United States of America during the 1960s. • Uses evidence partially or cannot write a paragraph. • Evidence is mostly relevant and relates to a great extent on the topic, e.g. shows some understanding of how the non- violent approach adopted by Martin Luther King Jr MARKS LEVEL 2 characterised the civil protests in the United States of 3–5 America during the 1960s. • Uses evidence in a very basic manner to write a paragraph. • Uses relevant evidence, e.g. demonstrates a thorough understanding of how the non-violent approach adopted by Martin Luther King Jr characterised the civil protests in the MARKS LEVEL 3 United States of America during the 1960s. 6–8 • Uses evidence very effectively in an organised paragraph that shows an understanding of the topic. (8) [50] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 21 History/P1 21 DBE/November 2025 NSC – Marking Guidelines SECTION B: ESSAY QUESTIONS QUESTION 4: THE EXTENSION OF THE COLD WAR: CASE STUDY – VIETNAM [Plan and construct an original argument based on relevant evidence using analytical and interpretative skills] SYNOPSIS Candidates need to indicate whether they agree or disagree that the military tactics and strategies used by the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War between 1962 and 1975 proved to be successful in defeating the strong army of the USA. They should support their line of argument with relevant historical evidence. MAIN ASPECTS Candidates should include the following aspects in their response: • Introduction: Candidates need to take a line of argument by indicating whether they agree or disagree that the military tactics and strategies used by the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War between 1962 and 1975 proved to be successful in defeating the strong army of the USA. They should also provide examples of content and how they would use it to support their line of argument. ELABORATION • USA involvement due to fear of the Domino Theory • Division of North and South Vietnam due to ideological influence from Communism (North) and Capitalism (South Vietnam) ➢ The Vietminh communist guerrillas from North Vietnam supported the Viet Cong in the South to fight the US-backed South Vietnamese army ➢ The Vietminh were able to support the Viet Cong through the Ho Chi Minh Trail ➢ US first intervention in South Vietnam – sent weapons and military advisors against the Viet Cong (Vietnamese communists) • In South Vietnam, the Viet Cong operated inside villages ➢ The US introduced the safe village policy/Hamlet strategy/Villagisation – to separate villagers from the Viet Cong ➢ The Viet Cong were peasants by day and guerrillas by night ➢ Safe village policy failed - villagers and the Viet Cong could not be separated • Guerrilla warfare by the Vietminh and Viet Cong ➢ Highly effective use of guerrilla tactics by the Viet Cong against the conventional army of the US ➢ Supported by Vietminh from the North, the Viet Cong used tactics such as booby traps, hit and run, sabotage and underground tunnels – narrow to fit the Viet Cong body structure but not the big US soldiers ➢ The Viet Cong won the hearts of peasants and increased its support base because of the effective tactics used against the US soldiers • The Gulf of Tonkin incident and resolution (1964) – an excuse for the escalation of the army by the US ➢ US sent 3 500 marines and ground troops to Vietnam on 8 March 1965 ➢ Most of the troops were inexperienced young men Copyright reserved Please turn over Text truncated here. 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