# History Grade 12 Paper 1 Eastern Cape Mock 2017 Memo (English)

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- Subject: History
- Grade: Grade 12
- Language: English
- Document type: Memorandum
- Year: 2017
- Exam period: Eastern Cape Mock Exam
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- Curriculum: CAPS
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                        NATIONAL
                   SENIOR CERTIFICATE

                        GRADE 12

                   SEPTEMBER 2017

                      HISTORY P1
                     MEMORANDUM

MARKS:   150

                   This memorandum consists of 24 pages.

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2                                       HISTORY P1                         (EC/SEPTEMBER 2017)

 1. SOURCE-BASED QUESTIONS

 1.1   The following cognitive levels were used to develop source-based
       questions:

        COGNITIVE                  HISTORICAL SKILLS                    WEIGHTING OF
         LEVELS                                                          QUESTIONS
                           Extract evidence from sources
                           Selection and organisation of relevant             30%
       LEVEL 1
                            information from sources                        (15 marks)
                           Define historical concepts/terms
                           Interpretation of evidence from sources
                           Explain information gathered from                  40%
       LEVEL 2
                            sources                                         (20 marks)
                           Analyse relevant evidence from sources
                           Interpret and evaluate evidence from
                            sources
                           Engage with sources to determine its
                            usefulness, reliability, bias and                  30%
       LEVEL 3
                            limitations                                     (15 marks)
                           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.

 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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4                                        HISTORY P1                        (EC/SEPTEMBER 2017)

 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
                contextualized (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    The following additional symbols can also be used:

                Introduction, main aspects and conclusion not properly contextualised

                                                                               ^
                        •   Wrong statement              _________________

                        •   Irrelevant statement                |
                                                                |
                                                                |

                        •   Repetition                          R

                        •   Analysis                            A√

                        •   Interpretation                      1√

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(EC/SEPTEMBER 2017)                      HISTORY P1                                          5

 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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 QUESTION 1: THE COLD WAR – THE CUBAN MISSILE CRISIS

 HOW DID THE CUBAN MISSILE CRISIS CONTRIBUTE TO COLD WAR TENSIONS
 BETWEEN THE SOVIET UNION AND THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN THE
 1960s?

 1.1   1.1.1    [Extraction of evidence from Source 1A – L1]

                     United States of America (USA)                                        (1 x 1)       (1)

       1.1.2    [Extraction of evidence from Source 1A – L1]

                      If Cuba fell, other Latin-American countries would reject the Soviet
                       Union
                      Loss of Cuba would be a blow for Marxism-Leninism
                      The stature of the Soviet Union would be diminished if Cuba had to
                       be invaded by the USA                                         (3 x 1) (3)

       1.1.3    [Extraction of evidence from Source 1A – L1]

                      That Cuba would not be invaded by the USA                        (1 x 2)           (2)

       1.1.4    [Explanation of a historical concept from Source 1A – L2]

                      The naval blockade of Cuba that prevented the Soviet Union ships
                       carrying missiles to Cuba.
                      Any other relevant response                               (1 x 2)                  (2)

       1.1.5    [Ascertaining the usefulness of Source 1A – L3]

                      The source highlights the fears of the Soviet Union if Cuba were to fall
                       to capitalism
                      The source reveals the possible threat to Marxism-Leninism
                      It highlights strategies of the Soviet Union to deal with the USA.
                      Any other relevant response.                                     (2 x 2)           (4)

 1.2   1.2.1    [Extraction of evidence from Source 1B – L1]

                      There was a Soviet military build-up in Cuba.
                      There was evidence of missile sites in Cuba.                     (1 x 2)           (2)

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       1.2.2    [Interpretation of evidence from Source 1B – L2]

                    To stop the deployment of Soviet missiles to Cuba.
                    To ensure that the safety and security of the USA.
                    To prevent the spread of communism to Latin America.
                    To send a message to the Soviet Union that the USA would not
                     tolerate Soviet aggression in the Western Hemisphere.
                    Any other relevant response.                               (2 x 2)             (2)

       1.2.3    [Interpretation of evidence from Source 1B – L2]

                    The missiles were a threat to the security of the USA.
                    To prevent the outbreak of a nuclear war.
                    To stop the spread of communism to Latin America.
                    Any other relevant response.                                        (2 x 2)    (4)

       1.2.4    [Interpretation of evidence from Source 1B – L2]

                    The USA regarded Cuba as a country where the human rights of
                     people were violated.
                    It refers to the view that was held by many in the USA that many
                     Cubans were kept there against their will.
                    Refers to the lack of democracy in Cuba.
                    The USA had kept stringent economic and diplomatic sanctions against
                     Cuba.
                    Any other relevant response.                                  (2 x 2)          (4)

 1.3   1.3.1    [Interpretation of evidence from Source 1C – L2]

                    To keep the diplomatic channels of engagement open.
                    To prevent the escalation of hostilities between the USA and Soviet
                     Union
                    To find a solution to the missiles crisis
                    To prevent an outbreak of a nuclear war
                    Any other relevant response.                                   (2 x 2)         (4)

       1.3.2    [Interpretation of evidence from Source 1C – L2]

                    The USA had missiles in Turkey which were a threat to the Soviet
                     Union.                                                       (1 x 2)           (2)

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 1.4   [Comparison and interpretation of evidence from Sources 1C and 1B – L3]

          In Source 1C contains evidence of US missiles near the Soviet Unions border
           and as a consequence the Soviet Union deployed missiles to Cuba as shown
           in Source 1A
          In Source 1A the Soviet Union stated that they would withdraw missiles from
           Cuba, if the sovereignty of Cuba would not be threatened by the USA. In Source
           1C the USA commits to withdraw missiles from Turkey.
          Both sources show the brinkmanship that characterised the missile crisis.
          Any other relevant response.                                            (2 x 2)             (4)

 1.5   1.5.1    [Extraction of evidence from visual clues; Source 1D – L1]

                     Fidel Castro
                     Nikita Khrushchev                                                  (2 x 1)       (2)

       1.5.2    [Interpretation of evidence from Source 1D – L2]

                     By withdrawing the missiles from Cuba, the Soviet Union had suffered
                      considerable reputational harm.
                     Even though Cuba might have felt a sense of loss, the biggest
                      negative impact was on the Soviet Union.
                     Khrushchev knew that he could lose the respect and support of the
                      military.
                     He anticipated that his position in the Soviet Union would be
                      threatened and he might lose political power.
                     Any other relevant response.                                  (2 x 2)            (4)

 1.6   [Paragraph – interpretation, analysis and synthesis of evidence/information from
       relevant sources – L3]

           The USA deployed Jupiter missiles near the Soviet Union borders in 1959 in
            order to have a military advantage over the USSR.
           The USA knew of the Soviet missiles that were deployed to Cuba through
            their surveillance (Source B)
           USA imposed a naval and air blockade to stop the Soviet Union from
            transporting missiles to Cuba (Source 1B)
           Kennedy demanded that Khrushchev withdraw the missiles from Cuba
            (Source 1B)
           In October 1962 Anatoly Dobrynin and Robert Kennedy of USA held
            discussions on how to resolve the missile crisis impasse (Source 1C).
           The world was on the brink of a nuclear war.
           Both leaders realised the threat of a nuclear war (Source 1C).
           The USSR removed her missiles from Cuba (Sources 1A and 1C)
           The USA reciprocated by removing her missiles from Turkey (Source 1C).
           The delicate balance of power was nevertheless maintained.
           Any other relevant response.                                                               (8)

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       Use the following rubric to allocate a mark.

         LEVEL                             CRITERIA                         MARKS
                        Uses evidence in an elementary manner, e.g.
                         shows little or no understanding of how the
                         Cuban Missile Crisis contributed to Cold War
       LEVEL 1           tensions between the United States of                 0–2
                         America and the Soviet Union in the 1960s.
                        Uses evidence partially to report on topic or
                         cannot write a paragraph.
                        Evidence is mostly relevant and relates to a
                         great extent to the topic e.g. shows some
                         understanding of how the Cuban Missile
                         Crisis contributed to Cold War tensions
       LEVEL 2                                                                 3–5
                         between the United States of America and the
                         Soviet Union in the 1960s.
                        Uses evidence in a basic manner to write a
                         paragraph.
                        Uses evidence relevant evidence, e.g.
                         demonstrates a thorough understanding of
                         how the Cuban Missile Crisis contributed to
                         Cold War tensions between the United States
       LEVEL 3           of America and the Soviet Union in the 1960s.         6–8
                        Evidence relates very well to the question.
                        Uses evidence is used very effectively in an
                         organised paragraph that shows an
                         understanding of the topic                                          (8)
                                                                                            [50]

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 QUESTION 2: INDEPENDENT AFRICA

 HOW DID FOREIGN COUNTRIES BECOME INVOLVED IN THE ANGOLAN CIVIL
 WAR AFTER 1975?

 2.1   2.1.1    [Explanation of a historical concept – L1]

                  Ideological war between the USA and the USSR.
                  Competition for ideological supremacy between capitalism and
                   communism
                  War of positions, in which there is no actual or military engagement
                   between the main adversaries.
                  Any other relevant answer                                       (1 x 2)         (2)

       2.1.2    [Extraction of evidence from Source 2A – L1)

                     USA
                     China
                     USSR/Soviet Union
                     Cuba
                     Zaire
                     South Africa                                             (Any 4 x 1)         (4)

       2.1.3    [Extraction of evidence from Source 2A – L1]

                 To end the use of Angola as a base for rebels fighting for the
                  independence of Namibia                                        (1 x 2)           (2)

       2.1.4    [Interpretation of evidence from Source 2A – L2]

                  To further their respective ideologies
                  To make Angola a base to enhance capitalism/or communism in Africa
                  To influence the political ideology that took route in post-
                   independence Angola
                  To support different factions in the civil war
                  Any other relevant answer                             (Any 2 x 2)               (4)

 2.2   2.2.1    [Extraction of evidence from Source 2B – L1]

                     One billion dollars in aid
                     Additional 2 000 troops                                       (2 x 1)        (2)

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       2.2.2    [Asserting the usefulness of evidence from Source 2B – L3]

                This source is useful because:
                 The USA was very keen to support UNITA
                 USA saw UNITA as a tool to counter the spread of communism in
                  Angola and Africa
                 Cuba was a long-standing ally of MPLA and offered support to the
                  MPLA government
                 Cuba deployed troops and military equipment in Angola
                 The involvement of USA and Cuba prolonged the Angolan conflict.
                 Any other relevant response.                          (Any 2 x 2)            (4)

       2.2.3    [Extraction of information from Source 2B – L1]

                 That all foreign troops must withdraw from Angola and Namibia.
                                                                               (1 x 2)         (2)

       2.2.4    [Interpretation and analysis of evidence from Source 2B – L2]

                 To guarantee the sovereignty of Angola.
                 Cuba wanted to ensure that all foreign powers left Angola.
                 To ensure that the MPLA government would not be at a
                  disadvantage or at risk once Cuba had left Angola.
                 Any other relevant response                               (Any 2 x 2)        (4)

 2.3   [Comparison and interpretation of evidence from Sources 2A and 2B – L3]

          In Source 2A the USA provides aid and training for FAPLA and UNITA and
           in Source 2B Savimbi is regarded as a key ally of the USA.
          Both sources show the Soviet Union’s support for the MPLA government
          Source 2A gives evidence of South Africa’s direct support of UNITA, while
           Source 2B shows Cuban financial and military support for the MPLA.
          Any other relevant answer.                                           (2 x 2)        (4)

 2.4   2.4.1    [Interpretation and analysis of evidence from Source 2C – L2]

                 To show that they were making advances in the war and were the
                  conquering enemy.
                 It was used for propaganda purposes.
                 To dampen the morale of the government forces and at the same time
                  boost the morale of UNITA.
                 Any other relevant response.                            (Any 2 x 2)          (4)

       2.4.2    [Extraction of evidence from Source 2C – L1]

                  UNITA                                                          (1 x 2)      (2)

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 2.5   2.5.1    [Interpretation and evaluation of evidence from Source 2D – L2]

                  The Battle was the last major battle in the Angolan Civil War which
                   had the direct involvement of foreign powers
                  The direct confrontation between Cuban forces and the South
                   African Defence Force regiments, led to the withdrawal of foreign
                   forces in Angola
                  The independence of Namibia was achieved through the
                   implementation of UN Resolution 434.
                  The SADF’s military were exposed by Cuba in Cuito Cuanavale
                  Any other relevant response.                               (Any 2 x 2)        (4)

       2.5.2     [Interpretation and evaluation of evidence from Source 2D – L2]

                  Different countries entered the Angolan war with different objectives
                   to achieve.
                  Each country or group does not want to be seen as having been
                   defeated.
                  As part of the Cold War, the Angolan Civil War was an ideological
                   contestation that occurred in Africa.
                  Any other relevant response.                               (Any 2 x 2)    (4)

 2.6   [Interpretation, analysis and evaluation of evidence/information from relevant
       sources – L3]

        Foreign involvement in the civil war confirmed Angola as a site of the Cold
         War (Source 2A).
        The involvement of SA, Cuba, USA, China and the USSR internationalised
         the Angolan Civil War (Source 2A).
        The USA and SADF supported UNITA which became a strong fighting force
         in Angola (Source 2A)
        China sent military instructors to train FAPLA (Source 2A)
        Due to their long-standing relations with the MPLA, Cuba gave significant
         support to the MPLA government (Source 2A)
        The USA gave unquestioning support to Jonas Savimbi and UNITA (Source
         2B)
        As a result of the USA’s involvement the civil war was prolonged and it lead
         to the defeat of the SADF.
        Cuba tilted the scale in favour of Angolan government forces (Source 2C).
        Cuba deployed hi-tech weaponry during the Battle of Cuito Cuanavale
         (Source 2D)
        The SADF were embarrassed and outclassed (Source 2D)
        The military frailties of the SADF were exposed by the Cuban regiments at
         Cuito Cuanavale.
        Cuito Cuanavale was the last straw for the SADF (Source 2D).
        Any other relevant response.                                                            (8)

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       Use the following rubric to allocate a mark.

         LEVEL                               CRITERIA                               MARKS
                      Uses evidence in an elementary manner e.g. shows
                       little or no understanding of how foreign countries              0–2
       LEVEL 1
                       became involved in the Angolan Civil War.
                      Uses evidence partially or cannot write a paragraph
                      Evidence is mostly relevant and relates to a great extent
                       to the topic e.g. shows some understanding of how
       LEVEL 2         foreign countries became involved in the Angolan                 3–5
                       Civil War.
                      Uses evidence in a basic manner to write a paragraph
                      Uses relevant evidence e.g. demonstrates a thorough
                       understanding of how foreign countries became
       LEVEL 3         involved in the Angolan Civil War.                               6–8
                      Uses evidence effectively in an organised paragraph
                       that shows an understanding of the topic                                  (8)
                                                                                                [50]

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 QUESTION 3: CIVIL SOCIETY PROTESTS IN USA, 1950s TO 1970s

 WHY WAS THE BLACK POWER MOVEMENT FORMED IN THE UNITED STATES
 OF AMERICA DURING THE 1960s?

 3.1   3.1.1    [Extraction of evidence from Source 3A – L1]

                 They are poor.
                 They are black.                                                   (2 x 1)        (2)

       3.1.2    [Extraction of evidence from Source 3A – L1]

                  Blacks must organise themselves in the black community.
                  Black people must do things for themselves.
                  Create black consciousness that will provide the basis for political
                   strength.
                  Only black people must speak for black people.          (Any 3 x 1)             (3)

       3.1.3    [Interpretation and evaluation of evidence from Source 3A – L2]

                  Africans were able run their own affairs without the involvement of
                   whites.
                  Black people were able to show the world that they can stand on
                   their own.
                  It debunks the belief that without the white man blacks cannot
                   progress.
                  Blacks in other parts of the world were encouraged to fight for
                   equality.
                  Any other relevant response.                                (Any 2 x 2)         (4)

       3.1.4    [Interpretation, evaluation and analysis of usefulness of evidence from
                Source 3A – L3]

                USEFUL
                 The source explains the challenges that blacks faced in the USA –
                  that they were poor and that they are black
                 Provides a philosophical and political justification for the
                  advancement for black people
                 The source appeals to black communities to fight their own battles.
                 The source encourages self-determination among blacks
                 Africa is seen as a shining example of how blacks can run their own
                  countries.
                 Any other relevant response.

                NOT USEFUL
                 The source may be seen as promoting racial segregation.
                 The source may lead to racial polarisation of the American society.
                 Whites may all be viewed as supporting racism.
                 Any other relevant response.                              (Any 2 x 2)            (4)

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 3.2   3.2.1    [Explanation of a historical concept from Source 3B – L1]

                 Pride that one has of belonging to a nation and a commitment to
                  promote the interest of that nation.
                 The Black Power Movement encouraged pride among black people.
                 Any other relevant response.                                   (1 x 2)             (2)

       3.2.2    [Extraction/quotation of evidence from Source 3B – L1]

                  They wanted freedom immediately.                                (Any 1 x 1)       (1)

       3.2.3    [Interpretation of information from Source 3B – L2]

                  Black people have had long been demanding freedom without
                   success.
                  Freedom will not come until blacks fought for their freedom.
                  Blacks must reject white domination in all of its forms.
                  Blacks must take charge of their communities and economic activities.
                  Any other relevant answer.                                 (Any 2 x 2)            (4)

       3.2.4    [Interpretation of and information from Source 3B – L2]

                    Blacks must fight until they attained their freedom.
                    Malcolm X rejected the philosophy of non-violence.
                    Blacks must protect themselves against white brutality.
                    Any other relevant response.                                  (Any 2 x 2)       (4)

 3.3   [Comparing, interpreting and evaluating information from Sources 3A and 3B –
       L3]

        Both sources refer to the demand for freedom for African Americans.
        Both sources encourage blacks to take responsibility for their destiny.
        Both sources emphasise self-determination for blacks.
        Source 3A refers that black people being poor, this can be linked to Source
         3B that talks about the need for blacks to be in charge of the economy in their
         communities
        Any other relevant response.                                         (Any 2 x 2)            (4)

 3.4   3.4.1    [Extraction of information from Source 3C – L1]

                    The term ‘Negro’ is associated with the years of slavery in America.
                                                                                     (1 x 2)         (2)

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       3.4.2    [Interpretation of evidence from Source 3C – L2]

                     It addressed their political exclusion from mainstream African life
                     It promoted African identity and culture
                     It demanded racial equality.
                     Blacks could identify with the political ideals of the Black Power
                      Movement
                     Any other relevant response.                                 (Any 2 x 2)        (4)

       3.4.3    [Extraction of evidence from Source 3C – L1]

                 Charged a higher rate for a mortgage.
                 Paid less than whites, while doing the same job.
                 Faced violence from whites.                                     (Any 2 x 1)         (2)

 3.5   3.5.1    [Interpretation of evidence from the visual source; Source 3D – L2]

                  The militancy of the members of the party – uniform and military
                   pose.
                  The party was armed its members with weapons that are visible
                  The party was not afraid to use violence to achieve its goals.
                  Any other relevant response.                                   (2 x 2)             (4)

       3.5.2    [Interpretation of evidence from Source 3D – L1]

                  To defend African Americans from police brutality                   (1 x 2)        (2)

 3.6   [Interpretation, analysis and synthesis of information from relevant sources to
       evaluate the extent of the success of desegregation of schools – L3]

        Black Power Movement was formed to fight for the political, social and
         economic rights of black Americans (own knowledge)
        To address the problems poverty and racism (Source 3A)
        The movement sought to highlight the need for psychological equality
         (Source 3A)
        To ensure that black people developed on their own and in their
         communities (Source 3A)
        To advocate that black people must do things for themselves (Source 3A)
        To adopt a new stance to fight for freedom and use violence if necessary
         (Source 3B)
        Blacks were encouraged to reject white domination (Source 3B)
        Blacks to take charge of the economy in their communities (Source 3B)
        To instil pride and esteem in blacks (Source 3C)
        To promote African culture and identity (Source 3C)
        Despite some achievements of the Civil Rights Movement, black people were
         still victims of racism (Source 3C).
        Any other relevant response.                                                                 (8)

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       Use the following rubric to allocate a mark.

         LEVEL                              CRITERIA                         MARKS
                      Uses evidence in an elementary manner e.g. shows
                       little or no understanding of why the Black
       LEVEL 1         Power Movement was formed in the United                  0–2
                       States of America during the 1960s.
                      Use evidence partially or cannot write a paragraph.
                      Evidence is mostly relevant and relates to a great
                       extent to the topic e.g. shows some
                       understanding of why the Black Power
       LEVEL 2         Movement was formed in the United States of              3–5
                       America during the 1960s.
                      Uses evidence in a basic manner but cannot write a
                       paragraph.
                      Uses relevant evidence to Demonstrates a
                       thorough understanding of why the Black Power
                       Movement was formed in the United States of
       LEVEL 3                                                                  6–8
                       America during the 1960s.
                      Use evidence effectively in an organised paragraph
                       that shows an understanding of the topic                           (8)
                                                                                         [50]

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 SECTION B: ESSAY QUESTIONS

 QUESTION 4: EXTENTION OF THE COLD WAR – CHINA

 [Plan and construct an original argument based on relevant historical evidence using
 analytical and interpretative skills]

 SYNOPSIS
 The candidate should take a stance as to whether they agree or disagree with the
 statement. Having taken a stance, the candidate must use relevant historical content
 to support their line of argument.

 MAIN ASPECTS
 Candidates should include the following aspects in their response:

  Introduction: Candidates must indicate how Mao Zedong built up the Chinese
   economy but at a heavy cost to China politically and socially. They must then show
   whether or not China became a superpower by 1976. Do you agree or disagree

 ELABORATION
  Rise of Mao Zedong and declaration of the Peoples’ Republic of China in 1949
  First Five-Year Plan, 1953 – 1958
  Great Leap Forward, 1958: Mao’s programme of China’s hasty transition into
   industrialised socialism
  Rural collectivisation – huge communes
  Private property was seized by the state and people were forced to eat in
   communal dining halls.
  Demand for increased steel production was a feature of the Great Leap Forward.
  All citizens mobilised in the production of steel through the use of backyard
   furnaces. This programme was a failure, producing useless steel and stripping the
   countryside of fuel.
  Failed agricultural experimentation.
  Production figures were unreliable – manipulated by officials
  Great Chinese famine – 30 million dead (1959–1962)
  This resulted in the Great Leap Forward being a failure
  Mao eventually admitted that mistakes had been made and resigned as president
   of China but kept his position as the Chairman of the Communist Party of China.
  In 1962 Mao handed over the responsibility for the economy to President Liu
   Shaoqi and CCP General Secretary Deng Xiaoping, and withdrew from the
   political scene.
  The Cultural Revolution was launched by Mao in 1966.

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    In his view China was becoming too westernised.
    He set up the Red Guards – these were groups of young people who ideolised
     Mao
    The Red Guards were told to attack anyone in authority e.g. teachers, parents,
     intellectuals, scientists, etc. These people were forced to confess to be ‘working
     class enemies’ or ‘capitalist raiders.’ Many were tortured and killed.
    Huge demonstrations were held in Tiananmen Square, Beijing. Posters and
     pictures of Mao were put up everywhere.
    Xiaoping and Liu Shaoqi were removed from office. Liu died in prison in 1969.
    Closure of schools and universities for more than two years
    Industry suffered and production almost stopped by 1968, the economy was in
     ruins.
    At least a million people died as a result of the Cultural Revolution.
    Mao ordered the Red Guards to stop their attacks in 1969 and restored law and
     order. Mao announced that the Cultural Revolution was over, but it took years to
     bring everything back to normal in factories, schools and farms.
    Any other relevant response.

 CONCLUSION

  Candidates should tie up the argument with a relevant conclusion.                             [50]

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 QUESTION 5:          INDEPENDENT AFRICA: COMPARATIVE CASE STUDY – THE
                      CONGO AND TANZANIA

 [Plan and construct an original argument based on relevant historical evidence using
 analytical and interpretative skills.]

 SYNOPSIS
 Candidates must conduct a critical discussion on the successes and challenges that
 faced Tanzania and the Congo with special reference to the political, economic,
 cultural and social spheres of both countries. A proper contextualisation of the
 candidate’s response is expected. The candidates must give detailed comparison of
 the two countries with relevant supporting examples. The candidate may discuss both
 countries under one category or separately.

 MAIN ASPECTS
 Candidates should include the following aspects in their response:

  Introduction: Candidates should focus on the challenges faced by the Congo and
   Tanzania after independence, with particular reference to political and economic
   challenges.

 ELABORATION

 The Congo – Political challenges

    Congo gained independence from Belgium in 1960.
    Patrice Lumumba was elected prime minister of the coalition government – very
     close to Russia.
    West unhappy with Lumumba’s political posture – planned to take him down.
    Political instability reigned.
    Political ambitions of Kasavubu, Tshombe, Mobutu.
    USA and Belgium conspired with Kasavubu and Mobutu.
    Lumumba’s fall from power and assassination.
    Mobutu assumption of power.
    Congo under Mobutu’s dictatorship.
    Change of name to Zaire
    Mobutu’s removal from power.
    Any other relevant response.

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 The Congo – Economic challenges: Zairianisation of economy

     Replacement of foreigners with inexperienced Congo nationals
     Lack of skills led to neglect and decay of key infrastructure
     Congo has substantial natural resources – remained a poor country
     Mismanagement of the economy under Mobutu
     Corruption and theft of state resources
     One-product economy not viable
     Government unable to service its foreign debts
     In the 1970s the inflation rate reached 100%
     Poor infrastructure
     Development of elite classes
     Kleptocracy – government by thieves
     Any other relevant response

 The Congo – social and cultural

    Suits outlawed – replaced by local clothing.
    Maoist influence in dressing
    Political instability led to poverty and low life expectancy.
    Any other relevant response

 Tanzania – political achievements and challenges

    Nyerere believed in African socialism
    Adoption of the leadership code
    One-party state
    Unity with Zanzibar
    TANU adopted the Arusha Declaration in 1967
    Adoption of ujamaa as content for Arusha Declaration
    African unity
    Any other relevant response

 Tanzania – economic challenges

    Implementation of ujamaa
    Compulsory movement to ujamaa villages
    Resistance to ujamaa by the peasants
    Concept of familyhood and communal farming.
    Limited economic achievements
    Constraints – failures of ujamaa and the economic impact
    The impact of IMF and World Bank loans on Tanzania
    Reliance on cash-crops and decrease in food security
    Nyerere’s admission of the failures of ujamaa.
    Any other relevant response.

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 Tanzania – social and cultural challenges
  Illiteracy eradicated – improvements in education
  Schools, clinics and hospitals built
  Improved primary healthcare
  Improved life expectancy
  Housing challenges
  Tap provisioning water
  Africanisation
  Any other relevant response

 CONCLUSION

  Candidates should tie up the argument with a relevant conclusion.                     [50]

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 QUESTION 6:         CIVIL SOCIETY PROTESTS IN USA, 1950s TO 1960s: THE
                     CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT

 [Plan and construct an original argument based on relevant historical evidence using
 analytical and interpretative skills]

 SYNOPSIS
 Candidates must take a stance and use relevant historical evidence to support their
 point of view. The various campaigns and the respective achievements should be
 discussed

 MAIN ASPECTS
 Candidates should include the following aspects in their response:

 INTRODUCTION

  Introduction: The introduction should focus on the stance assumed and the basis
   for such. The candidate must introduce the approach to be taken to maintain a line
   of argument.

 ELABORATION

    Inequalities between black and white Americans.
    The role of Martin Luther King Junior and the policy of non-violence.
    Sit-ins
    Freedom rides
    The Birmingham Campaign, April 1963
    March to the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC
    The 1964 Civil Rights Act
    The Selma-Montgomery Marches
    Voting Rights Act, 1965

 CONCLUSION

     Candidates should tie up the argument with a relevant conclusion that takes into
      account the stance taken in the introduction.                                              [50]

                                                                                  TOTAL:         150

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