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SENIOR CERTIFICATE
GRADE 11
NOVEMBER 2019
HISTORY P1
MARKING GUIDELINE
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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 the
sources.
40%
LEVEL 2 Explain information gathered from the
(20)
sources.
Analyse evidence from the sources.
Interpret and evaluate evidence from
sources.
Engage with sources to determine its
usefulness, reliability, bias and 30%
LEVEL 3
limitations. (15)
Compare and contrast interpretations
and 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 guideline, the requirements of the question (skills that
need to be addressed) as well as the level of the question are
indicated in italics.
When assessing open-ended source-based questions, learners should
be credited for any relevant answers.
Learners are expected to take a stance when answering ‘to what
extent’ questions in order for any marks to be awarded.
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 ()
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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.
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 right-hand bottom margin 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
Markers must be aware that the content of the answer will be guided
by the textbooks in use at the particular centre.
Candidates may have any other relevant introduction and/or
conclusion than those included in a specific essay marking guideline
for a specific essay.
When assessing open-ended source-based questions, learners should
be credited for Any other relevant answers.
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2.3 Global assessment of the essay
The essay will be assessed holistically (globally). This approach requires the
teacher to score the overall product as a whole, without scoring the
component parts separately. This approach encourages the learner to offer
an individual opinion by using selected factual evidence to support an
argument. The learner will not be required to simply regurgitate 'facts' in order
to achieve a high mark. This approach discourages learners from preparing
‘model’ answers and reproducing them without taking into account the
specific requirements of the question. Holistic marking of the essay credits
learners’ opinions supported by evidence. Holistic assessment, unlike
content-based marking, does not penalise language inadequacies as the
emphasis is on the following:
The construction of argument
The appropriate selection of factual evidence to support such argument
The learner’s interpretation of the question.
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 (indicated by a bullet in the marking
guideline/memorandum), each of the main points/aspects that is
properly contextualised (also indicated by bullets in the marking
guideline/memorandum) and a relevant conclusion (indicated by a
bullet in the marking guideline/memorandum) e.g. in an answer where
there are 5 main points there will be 7 ticks.
2.4.3 Keep the PEEL structure in mind when assessing an essay.
Point: The candidate introduces the essay by taking a line of
P
argument/making a major point.
Explanation: The candidate should explain in more detail
E what the main point is all about and how it relates to the
question posed (line of argument).
Example: The candidates should answer the question by
selecting content that is relevant to the line of argument.
E
Relevant examples should be given to sustain the line of
argument.
Link: Candidates should ensure that the line of argument is
L
sustained throughout the essay and is written coherently.
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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
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
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MARKING MATRIX FOR ESSAY: TOTAL: 50
LEVEL 7 LEVEL 6 LEVEL 5 LEVEL 4 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 1*
PRESENTATION Very well Very well Well planned and Planned and Shows some Attempts to Little or no
planned and planned and structured essay. constructed an evidence of a structure an attempt to
structured essay. structured essay. Attempts to argument. planned and answer. structure the
Good synthesis Developed a develop a clear Evidence used to constructed Largely essay.
of information. relevant line of argument. some extent to argument. descriptive or
Developed an argument. Conclusion support the line Attempts to some attempt at
original, well Evidence used to drawn from the of argument. sustain a line of developing a line
balanced and defend the evidence to Conclusions argument. of argument. No
CONTENT independent line argument. support the line reached based Conclusions not attempt to draw a
of argument with Attempts to draw of argument. on evidence. clearly supported conclusion.
the use of an independent by evidence.
evidence and conclusion from
sustained and the evidence to
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
47–50 43–46
fully relevant to line
of argument.
LEVEL 6
Question has been
answered.
Content selection
43–46 40–42 38–39
relevant to a 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
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 not always
26–27 24–25 20–23
relate to the
question.
Omissions in
coverage.
LEVEL 2
Question
inadequately 20–23 18–19 14–17
addressed. Sparse
content.
LEVEL 1*
Question
inadequately
addressed or not at
14–17 0–13
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
Question 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
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(EC/NOVEMBER 2019) HISTORY P1 7
SECTION A: SOURCE-BASED QUESTIONS
QUESTION 1: COMMUNISM IN RUSSIA, 1900–1940
KEY QUESTION: WHAT WERE THE CAUSES OF THE RUSSIAN
REVOLUTION OF 1917?
1.1 1.1.1 [Extraction of evidence from Source 1A – L1]
To seek justice and protection (1 x 2) (2)
1.1.2 [Extraction of evidence from Source 1A – L1]
Employers refused to discuss our needs together with us.
They refused to reduce the working day to eight hours
They refused to set wages together with us and by agreement with
us (3 x 1) (3)
1.1.3 [Interpretation of evidence from Source 1A – L2]
Their enslavement was approved by the Tsar and his officers
Tsar and his officials supported the exploitation of the working
class
The exploitation of the working class was sustained by the Tsar
and his officials
Tsar and his officials did not protect the working class against the
exploitation
Any other relevant answer (Any 2 x 2) (4)
1.1.4 [Extraction of evidence from Source 1A – L1]
(a) Capitalists
(b) Bureaucrats (2 x 1) (2)
1.1.5 [Interpretation of evidence from Source 1A – L2]
Tsar refused to listen to his subjects
He instructed his soldiers to end the march
Soldiers shot at the protesters – shot and killed many protesters
Any other relevant (Any 2 x 2) (4)
1.1.6 [Reliability of evidence from Source 1A – L3]
Reliable
It is an extract from a petition – first-hand information
Father Gapon was an active member and leader of the protesters
The date of the petition corresponds with the actual date of the
event
Any other relevant answer (Any 1 x 2) (2)
1.2 1.2.1 [Extraction of evidence from Source 1B – L1]
General Polivanov had been replaced by a weak colourless man
who did nothing to stem the rising tide of discontent in the army
Sergey Sazanov was supplanted by Sturmer, the man with the
German name (2 x 1) (2)
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1.2.2 [Interpretation of evidence from Source 1B – L2]
Rasputin had a great influence over the Tsar
Rasputin influenced the Tsar and Tsarina to make certain decisions
Rasputin governed the country indirectly while the Tsar was on the
war front
Any other relevant answer (Any 2 x 2) (4)
1.2.3 [Interpretation of evidence from Source 1B – L2]
Russia replaced Sazanov with the German-minded Sturmer
Russia could not continue the war against Germany.
Russian defeats against the Germans hampered the British war
effort
With Russia defeated, Germany could now mobilise all its troops
against England.
Any other relevant answer (Any 1 x 2) (2)
1.2.4 [Interpretation of evidence from Source 1B – L2]
Russia was unprepared for the war but Tsar persevered
Russian army had shortage of weapons – leading to defeats
Russian army was defeated but Tsar refuses to withdraw from war
Failed war effort led to dissatisfaction and rebellion against Tsar
War leads to major food shortages – resulting in protests.
Any other relevant answer (Any 2 x 2) (4)
1.3 1.3.1 [Interpretation of evidence from Source1C – L2]
To show that Russian troops were defeated during the war
To show that Russia was unable to continue their war effort
To show the low morale of the Russian soldiers
Any other relevant answer (Any 1 x 2) (2)
1.3.2 [Comparison of sources to determine similarities – L3]
Source 1B states that the people were tired of the war and this is
supported in Source 1C which depicts the fatigue of the soldiers.
Source 1B speaks of the defeats of Russian army that is clearly
depicted in Source 1C
Source 1B mentions that the soldiers had no weapons and this is
supported in Source 1C which depicts soldiers without weapons.
Any other relevant answer. (Any 1 x 2) (2)
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1.4 1.4.1 [Extraction of evidence from Source 1D – L1]
Petrograd Bolsheviks (1 x 2) (2)
1.4.2 [Extraction of evidence from Source 1D – L1]
Protesting against starvation
War
Tsardom (3 x 1) (3)
1.4.3 [Interpretation of evidence from Source 1D – L2]
Tsar lost the support of his soldiers.
Tsar could no longer suppress his people
Tsar was forced to abdicate
Any other relevant response (Any 1 x 2) (2)
1.4.4 [Interpretation of evidence from Source 1D – L2]
Tsarist ministers and generals were arrested and locked up
Key government institutions and buildings were taken over by the
Bolsheviks
Provisional government was replaced with Bolsheviks
Winter Palace was taken over with a coup d’état
Any other relevant answer (Any 2 x 2) (4)
1.5 [Paragraph –interpretation, analysis and synthesis of information from relevant
sources and use of own knowledge – L3]
Workers in St. Petersburg dissatisfied with employers (Source 1A)
Father Gapon petitions Tsar asking for justice and protection (Source 1A)
Workers dissatisfied with capitalist exploitation (Source 1A)
Tsar refuses to listen to workers and orders soldiers to shoot at them (own
knowledge)
Bloody Sunday was the first sign of the revolution (own knowledge)
Russia poorly prepared for war (Source 1B)
Russian forces had shortage of arms and were defeated on the war front
(Source 1B)
Unpopular Rasputin’s influence over the tsardom increased (Source 1B)
Defeats led to dissatisfaction among Russian population (own knowledge)
Defeats led to food shortages which led to marches against the Tsar (Own
knowledge)
Russia’s defeat at Tannenburg – led to marches (Source 1C)
1917 huge march in Petrograd against famine, war and tsardom Source 1D)
Soldiers refuse to suppress marches and joined the protesters (Source 1D)
This led to the end of tsarist rule (Source 1D)
Bolsheviks got rid of the Provisional Government (Own knowledge)
Bolsheviks arrested government officials (Source1D)
Bolsheviks took over Winter Palace (Own knowledge)
Any other relevant answer. (6)
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CRITERIA MARKS
Uses evidence in an elementary manner.
Question not answered.
Shows no or little understanding of the
LEVEL 1 0–2
causes of the Russian Revolution of 1917
Uses evidence partially or cannot write a
paragraph.
Evidence is mostly relevant and relates to a
great extent to the topic.
Shows some understanding of the causes
LEVEL 2 3–4
of the Russian Revolution of 1917.
Uses evidence in a basic manner to write a
paragraph.
Uses relevant and appropriate evidence.
Demonstrates a thorough understanding of
the causes of the Russian Revolution of
LEVEL 3 1917. 5–6
Uses evidence very effectively in an organised
paragraph that shows an understanding of the
topic. (6)
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QUESTION 2. CAPITALISM IN THE USA, 1900–1940
KEY QUESTION: WHAT WAS THE IMPACT OF THE GREAT DEPRESSION
ON THE LIVES OF AMERICANS IN THE 1930s?
2.1 2.1.1 [Definition of historical concept from Source 2A – L1]
Refer to the effects of the stock market crash in America
Period of economic decline and poverty as a result of the
collapse of the stock exchange in 1929
Any other relevant answer (Any 1 x 2) (2)
2.1.2 [Extraction of evidence from Source 2A – L1)
The national suicide rate rose to an all-time high in 1933
(1 x 2) (2)
2.1.3 [Extraction of evidence from Source 2A – L1]
They deserted their families out of embarrassment or frustration
(1 x 2) (2)
2.1.4 [Interpretation of evidence from Source 2A – L2]
Many men and women were unemployed and went searching for
work.
Many men and women lost their homes and were looking for
accommodation – place to stay
Many men and women left in search of food
Any relevant answer (Any 2 x 2) (4)
2.1.5 [Interpretation of evidence from Source 2A – L2]
Many families lost their homes
Banks repossessed houses and many families became homeless
People built shacks from scrap materials
President Hoover was unable to provide the people with proper
housing.
Any other relevant answer (Any 2 x 2) (4)
2.2 2.2.1 [Extraction of evidence from Source 2B – L1)
The Depression had been going on for ten years before black
people even knew about it," even knew it existed. (1 x 2) (2)
2.2.2 [Extraction of evidence from Source 2B – L1]
Subsistence farmers (1 x 2) (2)
2.2.3 [Interpretation of evidence from Source 2B – L2
Black people lived in poverty before the outbreak of the
Depression
The effect of the Great Depression on white Americans had long
been experienced by black Americans
Any other relevant response (Any 1 x 2) (2)
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2.2.4 [Interpretation of evidence from Source 2B – L2]
They accepted the whites
They were sympathetic towards white hobos
They provided Whites hobos with food
Any other relevant answer. (Any 2 x 2) (4)
2.2.5 [Evaluating usefulness of the Source 2B – L3]
Useful
It is an extract from an interview – first-hand information
Angelou was a Civil Rights leader who understood the plight of
blacks
Angelou herself was black – so she experienced poverty
Angelou is a historian – she gave informed evidence of the topic
Source shows that black people lived in poverty and misery long
before the outbreak of the Depression
Any other relevant answer (Any 1 x 2) (2)
2.3 2.3.1 [Extraction of evidence from Source 2C – L1]
Red Cross (1 x 1) (1)
2.3.2 [Interpretation of evidence from Source 2C – L2]
They did not care about the needs of their people
The legislature’s plans did not meet the needs of their people
The legislature did not consult the people regarding the relief
programs
Any other relevant answer (Any 1 x 2) (2)
2.3.3 [Extraction of evidence from Source 2C – L1]
$3 cash weekly relief for the average family…
Free utilities**(gas, light, water) and rent for all unemployed and
part-time workers earning less than $7a week.
Adequate care for homeless, young and single workers
Provision for opening of all schools, payment of salaries to
teachers and free lunches and books for school children
Right to vote for all unemployed without payment of poll tax
(Any 3 x 1) (3)
2.3.4 [Interpretation of evidence from Source 2C – L2]
Education has come to a halt
Schools were closed
People did not have money to pay school fees
There was not enough money to meet the basic needs of
education – salaries and textbooks
Any other relevant answer (Any 2 x 2) (4)
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2.3.5 [Evaluating the reliability of Source 2C – L3]
Reliable
The source is a letter – first-hand information
The information in the source can be confirmed by other historical
sources
The date of the letter, 1931 corresponds with the timeframes of the
Depression
The purpose of the source was to inform readers and not to
persuade them.
Any other relevant answer (Any 1 x 2) (2)
2.4 2.4.1 [Interpretation of evidence from Source 2D – L2]
Great Depression led to large-scale unemployment
US economy collapsed
American Chamber of Commerce could not even protect the
interests of their own members
American Business Chamber could not provide job opportunities for
the unemployed.
Any other relevant answer. (Any 2 x 2) (4)
2.4.2 [Interpretation of evidence from Source 2D – L2]
He would have felt discouraged.
He would have felt angry and frustrated towards government.
He would have been depressed.
Any other relevant answer. (Any 1 x 2) (2)
2.5 [Interpretation, analysis and synthesis of information from all the sources – L3]
Great Depression had a negative impact on Americans (Own knowledge)
Depression had psychological effects especially on men (Source 2A)
Suicide, abandonment and divorce were a common occurrence among men
(Source 2A)
Millions of men and women became unemployed (Source 2A)
Millions of Americans became hobos (Source 2A)
Millions of Americans lived in Hoovervilles (Source 2A)
Black people were not so badly affected by Depression because they were
used to poverty. (Source 2B)
Black subsistence farmers remained poor because they depended on the
farm owners (Source 2B)
Black Americans were able to identify with the poverty of whites and
therefore they provided the whites with food (Source 2B)
Red Cross brought relief but it was not sufficient (Source 2C)
State (Alabama) measures did not address the needs of the population
(Source 2C)
American education collapsed (Source 2C)
Americans called for immediate government assistance to combat
unemployment (own knowledge)
Depression led to large-scale unemployment (Source 3D)
US Chamber of Commerce could not solve unemployment problem (Source
2D
Any other relevant answer (6)
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Use the following rubric to allocate a mark.
CRITERIA MARKS
Uses evidence in an elementary manner.
Question not answered.
Shows no or little understanding of the
LEVEL 1 impact of the Great Depression on the lives of 0–2
Americans in the 1930s.
Uses evidence partially or cannot write a
paragraph.
Evidence is mostly relevant and relates to a great
extent to the topic.
Shows some understanding of the impact of
LEVEL 2 the Great Depression on the lives of 3–4
Americans in the 1930s.
Uses evidence in a basic manner to write a
paragraph.
Uses relevant and appropriate evidence.
Demonstrates a thorough understanding of
the impact of the Great Depression on the
LEVEL 3 lives of Americans in the 1930s. 5–6
Uses evidence very effectively in an organised
paragraph that shows an understanding of the
topic. (6)
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QUESTION 3: IDEAS OF RACE IN THE LATE 19th AND 20th CENTURIES
KEY QUESTION: HOW WERE JEWS PERSECUTED IN GERMANY?
3.1 3.1.1 [Extraction of evidence from the Source 3A – L1]
After the national seizure of power in 1933. (1 x 1) (1)
3.1.2 [Definition of a historical concept from Source 3A – L1]
Intense hatred and opposition of Jews.
Any other relevant answer. (Any 1 x 2) (2)
3.1.3 [Extraction of evidence from Source 3A – L1]
Poverty
Hyperinflation in the Weimer Republic
German unemployment
Loss of WW1 (Any 3 x 1) (3)
3.1.4 [Interpretation of evidence from Source 3A – L2]
. It was difficult to identify a Jew
The Germans themselves could not give a definite description of a
Jew
The criteria they used to identify Jews varied
Any other relevant answer (Any 1 x 2) (2)
3.1.5 [Interpretation of evidence from Source 3A – L2]
Jews fell into poverty
Jews became second-class citizens of Germany
Many Jews became unemployed
Loss of income led to lower standard of living
Any other relevant answer (Any 2 x 2) (4)
3.1.6 [Evaluation of information from Source 3A – L3]
His treatment can be regarded as discrimination
His treatment was a violation of human rights.
Any other relevant answer (Any 1 x 2) (2)
3.2 3.2.1 [Extraction of information from Source 3B – L1]
They were identified by a badge in the form of a Yellow Star
(1 x 2) (2)
3.2.2 [Extraction of evidence from Source 3B – L1]
The star was intended to humiliate Jews
To mark them out for segregation and discrimination (2 x 1) (2)
3.2.3 [Interpretation of evidence from Source 3B – L2]
There were too many Jews that were detained
He wanted to eliminate them without public scrutiny
He wanted to exploit their forced labour in the prison camps
Because it was part of his Final Solution.
Any other relevant answer (Any 2 x 2) (4)
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3.2.4 [Interpretation of evidence from Source 3B – L2]
Hitler wanted to exterminate the Jews as a nation
Hitler sent millions of Jews to concentration camps
Millions of Jews were killed in concentration camps
Any other relevant answer (Any 2 x 2) (4)
3.3 3.3.1 [Interpretation of evidence from Source 3C – L2]
To depict Hitler’s policy of identification and discrimination
To show how Jews were identified by the Star of David
To point out that even children were subjected to this policy of
discrimination
Any other relevant answer (Any 2 x 2) (4)
3.3.2 [Comparison of sources to determine similarities – L3]
Both sources show that Jews were identified by the Star of David
Both sources show that even children were subjected to this
identification process
Both sources show the discrimination against Jews.
Any other relevant answer (Any 1 x 2) (2)
3.4 3.4.1 [Extraction of evidence from Source 3D – L1]
Gassing (1 x 1) (1)
3.4.2 [Interpretation of evidence from Source 3D – L2]
To prevent a possible uprising
To ensure that they do not know that they would be killed
To avoid any form of resistance
Any other relevant answer (Any 2 x 2) (4)
3.4.3 [Extraction of evidence from Source 3D – L1]
Jews had to undress to shower
Jews were put in gas vans
Jews were gassed (3 x 1) (3)
3.4.4 [Interpretation of evidence from Source 3D – L2]
To destroy the evidence
They wanted to keep the genocide a secret
Germany was losing the war and so they destroyed the camp
They did not want to expose themselves to persecution
Any other relevant answer. (Any 2 x 2) (4)
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3.5 [Interpretation, analysis and synthesis of information from relevant sources
and own knowledge – L3]
Jews in Germany were treated very poorly (Own knowledge)
Jews were discriminated against (Source 3A)
Jews were blamed for all of Germany’s problems (Source 3A)
Announce anti-Semitic laws that discriminated against Jews (Source 3A)
Jews banned from government posts and higher positions (Source 3A)
Jews only allowed to do unskilled work (Source 3A
Jews becomes second-class citizens of Germany (Source 3A)
Jewish businesses destroyed (Own Knowledge)
Jews identified for humiliation and discrimination (Source 3B)
Jews identified by the Star of David (Sources 3B and 3C)
Jewish children and babies are also subject to identification process
(Sources 3B and 3C)
Jews sent to concentration camps – Chelmno (Source 3D)
Jews gassed in mass numbers at concentration camps (Source 3D)
Jewish possessions given or sold to Germans (Source 3D)
Concentration camps part of Hitler's Final Solution (Self-knowledge)
Any other relevant answer. (6)
Use the following rubric to allocate a mark.
CRITERIA MARKS
Uses evidence in an elementary manner.
Question not answered.
Shows no or little understanding of how Jews
LEVEL 1 0–2
were persecuted in Germany.
Uses evidence partially or cannot write a
paragraph.
Evidence is mostly relevant and relates to a great
extent to the topic.
Shows some understanding of how Jews were
LEVEL 2 3–4
persecuted in Germany.
Uses evidence in a basic manner to write a
paragraph.
Uses relevant and appropriate evidence.
Demonstrates a thorough understanding of
how Jews were persecuted in Germany.
LEVEL 3 5–6
Uses evidence very effectively in an organised
paragraph that shows an understanding of the
topic. (6)
[50]
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SECTION B: ESSAY QUESTIONS
QUESTION 4: COMMUNISM IN RUSSIA, 1900–1940
SYNOPSIS
This question requires the candidate to say to what extent Stalin was successful in
transforming Russia into a superpower. The focus should be on the First and Second
Five-Year Plans and the argument should indicate to what extent these changes
would make Russia a superpower.
MAIN ASPECTS
Candidates could include the following aspects in their response:
Introduction: The candidate's introduction must answer the question – Stalin
succeeded to a large extent to transform Russia into a superpower by 1939.
ELABORATION
Stalin believed that superpower status could only be achieved through complete
state control of the economy
Stalin wanted to increase agricultural production to feed the growing population
Stalin wanted to increase agricultural production to free more agricultural workers
for industry
Stalin wanted to increase agricultural production to increase exports in order to
import machinery and goods
Farms were collectivised to form kolkhoz (collective farms) and sovkhoz (state
farms)
Small farmers shared machinery and land
In this way, many landless small farmers become government workers
Kulaks opposed collectivisation – leading to a decline in agricultural production
Kulaks were exterminated as a class and collectivisation was enforced
Small farmers allowed to own their own private piece of land where they could work
themselves
State bought most of the proceeds and production levels started to rise
Stalin definitely succeeded in transforming Russia into a superpower by 1939.
State sold produce at higher prices and also exported produce
In this way, the state raised the capital to finance Russia’s industrial development
By 1939, collectivisation was complete and this would ensure the industrial
development of Russia
The purpose of industrial development was to make Russia independent of
capitalist countries
Emphasis on the development of heavy industries – iron and steel
Emphasis on the development of consumer goods and the development of
transport network to serve industrial centres
New towns and factories were erected
Magnitogorsk's new industrial town was established
Factories manufactured according to government quotas
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Propaganda was used to inspire workers and to emphasize the importance of
working together for a better future.
Coal mined – to smelt iron and steel
1 500 new factories built
Workers worked long hours
Dnieper Dam – hydroelectric power station built
Large towns and industrial centres were built
More small farmers moved to the cities (Urbanisation)
All children aged between 3 and 16 received compulsory education
Compulsory education created a skilled workforce
It indoctrinated the youth with communist beliefs
Apartments were built to solve the housing shortage
Cars were built in Moscow
Oil was discovered at Baku
Building networks of tar roads and canal systems to set up rivers for practical
navigation became essential.
Stalin used encouragement, discipline and terror to achieve his goal
By 1940, Russia was the world's second largest industrial power
Industry has now contributed more than 70% of the country's national income
Conclusion: Candidates should tie up the argument with a relevant conclusion
with regard to the stance taken in the introduction.
Stalin definitely succeeded to a great extent to transforming Russia
into a superpower by 1939. [50]
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QUESTION 5: CAPITALISM IN THE USA, 1900–1940
SYNOPSIS
The candidate can agree or partially agree with the statement and explain the
reasons for it. Candidates must focus on the economic problems and the solution
thereof in order to support their line of argument.
MAIN ASPECTS
Candidates could include the following aspects in their response:
Introduction: The candidate may agree with or partially agree with the
statement.
Roosevelt’s New Deal managed to solve America's economic problems because
he saved the economy by creating jobs for millions of Americans, restored
confidence in banking, and brought hope and optimism to millions of Americans.
OR
Roosevelt’s New Deal partially succeeded in solving the economic problems
because it brought relief and hope, but it definitely did not solve all the problems.
ELABORATION
Relief – to help improve the lives of people
Reform – to change conditions to ensure future progress
Recovery – rebuild the US industry and trade
Emergency Banking Act – restored confidence in banks
FERA – money put aside for relief for the poor
CCC – provided work for thousands of unemployed
Public Works Act – provided work building roads, hospitals, schools and
houses.
AAA – paid farmers to produce less
National Recovery Act – drew up codes of fair competition, minimum wages
TVA – built dams to prevent flooding, trees planted to prevent soil erosion
Home Owners Loan Corporation – assisted people who were in danger of
losing their homes
Social Security Act – old age pensions, unemployment benefits
Wagner Act – allowed trade unions
Works Progress Administration – actors and musicians
Criticism of the New Deal
Conclusion: Candidates should tie up the argument with an appropriate
conclusion with due regard to the stance taken in the introduction. [50]
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QUESTION 6: IDEAS OF RACE IN THE LATE 19th AND 20th CENTURIES
SYNOPSIS
The candidate should discuss the statement critically by focusing on the keywords
in the statement. The impact of Social Darwinism and Eugenics on the indigenous
population must be thoroughly discussed.
MAIN ASPECTS
Candidates could include the following aspects in their response:
Introduction: The introduction should focus on the statement.
The pseudo-scientific theories of social Darwinism and Eugenics did indeed
have a negative impact on the indigenous population of Australia because many
Aborigines were murdered to the point of near extinction.
ELABORATION
The indigenous or ‘first people’ of Australia were labelled ‘Aborigines’ by the
British settlers.
Aborigine is a Latin word from ‘ab’ meaning origin, and ‘origine’ meaning from
the beginning.
They account for about 2,5% of the modern Australian population.
The Aboriginal population of Australia at the time of European settlement has
been estimated at between 300,000 and as many as 1 million.
They lived in small communities with social and religious customs in common.
Like all other societies, their technology, food and hunting practices varied
according to the local environment.
Those who practice traditional aspects of Aboriginal life currently live in desert
areas where European settlement is sparse.
From the late eighteenth century, during the powerful and imperialist British
conquest the indigenous population was dispossessed of their land and died in
very large numbers.
The British began its colonisation of Australia in 1788.
Massacres accompanied the expansion of their frontier.
Although many indigenous communities resisted the settlers, the Aboriginal
people of Australia suffered one of the biggest attempted exterminations in
history.
Between 1788 and 1900, the indigenous population of Australia had been
reduced by 90%.
The disappearance of the Aborigines in southeast Australia was so rapid that it
was believed that they would all soon die out.
Apart from loss of access to land, and death by violent force of arms, infectious
diseases like chickenpox, smallpox, influenza and measles killed many.
Indigenous Australians had a deep spiritual and cultural connection to the land,
so being forced off traditional land, caused the disintegration of social cohesion.
In the first part of the twentieth century, the racial theories of Social Darwinism
were popular in Australia and were used to justify settler treatment of the
indigenous Australians, as ‘subhuman’, ‘primitive’ and an ‘inferior race’.
The Aborigines Protection Act 1909 established camps to provide a place for
the ‘doomed race to die off’ as Aborigines would ‘inevitably become extinct’.
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The settler policy allowed many Aborigines to be treated like experimental
animals.
In the 1920’s and 30’s thousands of indigenous people in communities all over
Australia, were subjected to ‘scientific’ investigation into brain capacity and
cranium size.
Children of mixed Aboriginal and European descent were labelled ‘half-castes’
and a threat to so-called ‘racial purity’.
A policy based on eugenics theory had these children taken away from their
parents ‘to breed the blackness out of them’.
Between 1910 and 1970 up to 100,000 Aboriginal children were taken forcibly
from their families.
Parents were not told where their children were and could not trace them, and
children were told that they were orphans.
The racist government assumed that the Aborigines were ‘dying out’ which
would solve the ‘problem’.
The ‘assimilation program’ was introduced to eliminate those of mixed descent.
This was done by the forced removal of Aboriginal children from their families.
These children are often called the ‘Stolen Generations’. Settler policy believed
that white, Christian families and boarding schools was the best environment in
which to raise Aboriginal children.
They believed they were doing what was ‘protecting them’ and was ‘best for
them’, whether the children or their parents liked it or not.
A National Inquiry was set up in 1995 and found that forcible removal of
indigenous children was a gross violation of human rights.
It was racially discriminatory, and an act of genocide.
The issue is extremely controversial in Australia.
Conclusion: Candidates should tie up the argument with an appropriate
conclusion with due regard to the stance taken in the introduction. [50]
The pseudo-scientific theories of social Darwinism and Eugenics did indeed have
a negative impact on the indigenous population of Australia because many
Aborigines were murdered to the point of near extinction.
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