History Grade 12 Paper 1 NSC June 2013 Question Paper

Downloaded from hlayiso.com basic education Department: Basic Education REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA SENIOR CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION HISTORY P1 HIGHER GRADE 2013 MARKS: 200 TIME: 3 hours HISTORY HG: Paper 1 5031E 50311E This question paper consists of 10 pages and an addendum of 10 pages. X@5 conyesoned LC

Downloaded from hlayiso.com History/HG/P1 2 DBE/2013 SCE INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION Read the following instructions carefully before deciding on which questions to answer. ao This question paper consists of TWO sections, namely SECTION A and SECTION B. SECTION A consists of SIX essay questions. 3. SECTION B consists of THREE source-based questions. Source material to be used to answer these questions is contained in the ADDENDUM. 4. You are allowed to answer ONE essay question and ONE source-based question on the same theme. S: Do NOT answer TWO essay questions on the same theme. 6. Answer FOUR questions: 6.1 At least ONE must be an essay question and at least ONE must be a source-based question. 6.2 YOU MUST ANSWER AT LEAST ONE QUESTION ON THE COMPULSORY THEME: SOUTH AFRICA — THE PERIOD 1948 TO 1976 (EITHER AN ESSAY QUESTION OR A SOURCE- BASED QUESTION). 7. Answers and subsections of answers must be numbered clearly and correctly. 8. Time allocated for this question paper should be utilised wisely in the answering of questions, preferably about 45 minutes per question. 9. The mere rewriting of sources in the answering of questions will disadvantage candidates. 10. Write neatly and legibly. Copmngnireseriee UII OE UAE messetumover

Downloaded from hlayiso.com History/HG/P1 3 DBE/2013 SCE SECTION A: ESSAY QUESTIONS Answer at least ONE question and not more than THREE questions from this section. QUESTION 1: THE PERIOD 1924 TO 1948 Answer either QUESTION 1A or QUESTION 1B. Do NOT answer both questions. QUESTION 1A Both economic and political challenges contributed to the formation of the United Party in South Africa in 1934. In the light of this statement, examine how both the economic and political challenges contributed to the formation of the United Party in South Africa in 1934. OR QUESTION 1B Explain why the United Party was defeated in the 1948 general election. QUESTION 2: THE PERIOD 1948 TO 1976 Answer either QUESTION 2A or QUESTION 2B. Do NOT answer both questions. QUESTION 2A Discuss to what extent the opposition to apartheid was successful in challenging the system of apartheid in South Africa in the period 1948 to 1958. OR QUESTION 2B After the Sharpeville massacre in 1960, the liberation movements decided that a more militant resistance against the apartheid regime was necessary. Do you agree with this statement? Support your answer by referring to relevant events from 1960 to 1976. Conroe ATAU) 02m ve [50] [50] [50] [50]

Downloaded from hlayiso.com History/HG/P1 4 DBE/2013 SCE QUESTION 3: THE PERIOD 1976 TO 1994 Answer either QUESTION 3A or QUESTION 3B. Do NOT answer both questions. QUESTION 3A Evaluate the role played by the UDF between 1983 and 1990 in the ending of apartheid in South Africa. [50] OR QUESTION 3B Explain the various challenges between 1990 and 1994 that South Africa faced on the road to democracy. [50] Cotten TCT a

Downloaded from hlayiso.com History/HG/P1 5 DBE/2013 SCE SECTION B: SOURCE-BASED QUESTIONS Answer at least ONE question from this section. Source material to be used to answer these questions is contained in the ADDENDUM. QUESTION 4: THE PERIOD 1924 TO 1948 4.1 WHAT IMPACT DID THE 1946 MINEWORKERS' STRIKE HAVE ON THE WORKERS' STRUGGLE IN SOUTH AFRICA? Use Sources 4A, 4B and 4C to answer the following questions. 4.1.1 Study Source 4A. (a) Define the term workers' strike in your own words. (1x2) (b) Why did the mineworkers decide to embark on a strike in 1946? (2 x 2) (c) What concerns did JB Marks have regarding the decision by the mineworkers to go on strike? (2 x 1) (d) Explain to what extent you would agree with JB Marks' concerns. (2 x 2) (e) Explain what the old miner implied when he shouted, 'We on the mines are dead men already.’ (2 x 2) (f) What evidence in the source suggests that the strike was well supported by the mineworkers? (2 x 2) 4.1.2 Refer to Source 4B. (a) Explain the messages that are conveyed in this photograph. (2 x 2) (b) Comment on the limitations of this source to a historian studying the 1946 mineworkers' strike. (2 x 2) 4.1.3 Refer to Sources 4A and 4B. Explain how the photograph in Source 4B supports the evidence in Source 4A regarding the role of JB Marks in the mineworkers' strike. (2 x 2) cael NTN crea (2) (4) (2) (4) (4) (4) (4) (4) (4)

History/HG/P1 4.1.5 Copyright reserved Downloaded from hlayiso.com 6 DBE/2013 SCE Use Source 4C. (a) Why did the Rand Daily Mail (Article 1) refer to JB Marks as Mr Marx? (1 x 2) (b) Explain why Article 1 from the Rand Daily Mail was unsympathetic towards the strikers. (1 x 2) (c) According to Article 2 in The Star, how did Smuts view the strike on the gold mines? (1 x 2) Using the information from the relevant sources and your own knowledge, write a paragraph of about 12 lines (about 120 words) to explain the impact that the 1946 mineworkers' strike had on the workers’ struggle in South Africa. FANUC IAA NA Pease turn over GAUTENG (2) (2) (2) (12) [50]

Downloaded from hlayiso.com History/HG/P1 7 DBE/2013 SCE QUESTION 5: THE PERIOD 1948 TO 1976 5.1 WHAT EFFECT DID THE GROUP AREAS ACT HAVE ON BLACK SOUTH AFRICANS IN THE 1950s AND 1960s? Use Sources 5A, 5B, 5C and 5D to answer the following questions. 5.1.1 Use Source 5A. (a) Define the following terms in your own words: (i) Group Areas Act (1 x 2) (ii) Segregation (1x 2) (b) Explain why ‘territorial segregation’ was adopted by the National Party government. (2 x 2) 5.1.2 Study Source 5B. (a) Explain PZ van Vuuren's attitude towards the implementation of the Group Areas Act. (2 x 2) (b) How, do you think, the majority of black South Africans would have reacted to Van Vuuren's view? (1x 2) (c) Why, according to Source B, did the National Party choose a policy of ‘territorial segregation’ as opposed to a policy of ‘total segregation’? (2 x 2) 5.1.3 Refer to Source 5C. (a) Why did CR Swart ban all public assemblies? (1 x 2) (b) The government often said that the people moved willingly. Explain whether this was an accurate view of how people felt. (2 x 2) (c) Explain how the human rights of black South Africans were violated by the implementation of the Group Areas Act. (2 x 2) 5.1.4 Use Source 5D. (a) Why, do you think, this photograph was taken? (1x 2) (b) Explain the reliability of the graffiti on this photograph as evidence of how most South Africans felt about the Group Areas Act. (2 x 2) Coppnani reserved FITMENT A A etniniel (2) (2) (4) (4) (2) (4) (2) (4) (4) (2) (4)

Downloaded from hlayiso.com History/HG/P1 8 DBE/2013 SCE 5.1.5 Compare Sources 5C and 5D. Explain to what extent these sources support each other regarding the eviction of black South Africans. (2 x 2) (4) 5.1.6 Using the information from the relevant sources and your own knowledge, write a paragraph of about 12 lines (about 120 words) explaining how the Group Areas Act affected black South Africans. (12) [50] Copier LLIN UNTENIN) == 02S

Downloaded from hlayiso.com History/HG/P1 9 DBE/2013 SCE QUESTION 6: THE PERIOD 1976 TO 1994 6.1 WHY WERE TALKS BETWEEN THE NATIONAL PARTY AND NELSON MANDELA REGARDED AS SIGNIFICANT FOR THE PROCESS OF NEGOTIATIONS IN THE 1980s? Use Sources 6A, 6B and 6C to answer the following questions. 6.1.1 Use Source 6A. (a) What messages does the cartoonist convey about PW Botha's attitude towards talks with Nelson Mandela? (2 x 2) (b) Explain the accuracy of the cartoonist's depiction of PW Botha. (2 x 2) (c) Why did the Eminent Persons Group pressurise PW Botha to talk to Nelson Mandela? (2 x 2) 6.1.2 Refer to Source 6B. (a) Why, do you think, PW Botha was prepared to release Nelson Mandela? (1x 2) (b) Explain the conditions under which PW Botha was willing to release Nelson Mandela. (2 x 2) 6.1.3 Consult Source 6C. (a) Why, do you think, Nelson Mandela was surprised at the conditions that the government wanted to impose on him? (2 x 2) (b) Quote from the source the reasons why Mandela rejected the conditional release offered to him by PW Botha. (4x 1) (c) The word ‘freedom' is used frequently in the last paragraph of this source. What is the significance of this word for Nelson Mandela? (2 x 2) (d) How did PW Botha's concept of freedom differ from that of Mandela? (2 x 2) 6.1.4 Compare Sources 6B and 6C. How do these two sources complement each other regarding the talks between the National Party and Nelson Mandela? Use evidence from the sources to support your answer. (2 x 2) Coated NNN! Ps (4) (4) (4) (2) (4) (4) (4) (4) (4) (4)

Downloaded from hlayiso.com History/HG/P1 10 DBE/2013 SCE 6.1.5 Using the information from the relevant sources and your own knowledge, write a paragraph of about 12 lines (about 120 words) explaining why the talks between the National Party and Nelson Mandela were regarded as significant for the process of negotiations in the 1980s. (12) [50] TOTAL: 200 Coprihtesoved ALA 0010