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HISTORY P1
2021
MARKING GUIDELINES
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History Grade 12 Paper 1 NSC June 2021 Question Paper
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SC/NSC – Marking Guidelines
1. SOURCE-BASED QUESTIONS
1.1 The following cognitive levels were used to develop source-based questions:
Cognitive Weighting of
Historical skills
Levels questions
Extract evidence from sources
Selection and organisation of relevant information 30%
Level 1
from sources (15)
Define historical concepts/terms
Interpretation of evidence from sources
40%
Level 2 Explain information gathered from sources
(20)
Analyse evidence from sources
Interpret and evaluate evidence from sources
Engage with sources to determine its usefulness,
reliability, bias and limitations 30%
Level 3
Compare and contrast interpretations and (15)
perspectives presented in sources and draw
independent conclusions
1.2 The information below indicates how source-based questions are
assessed:
In the marking of source-based questions, credit needs to be given to any
other valid and relevant viewpoints, arguments, evidence or examples.
In the allocation of marks, emphasis should be placed on how the
requirements of the question have been addressed.
In the marking 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 other 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 ()
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.
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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 √√√√
COMMENT
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.
2.3 Global assessment of the essay
The essay will be assessed holistically (globally). This approach requires the
teacher to assess the essay as a whole, rather than assessing the main points of
the essay separately. This approach encourages the learner to write an original
argument by using relevant evidence to support the line of argument. The learner
will not be required to simply regurgitate content (facts) in order to achieve a level
7 (high mark). This approach discourages learners from preparing essays and
reproducing them without taking the specific requirements of the question into
account. Holistic marking of the essay credits learners' opinions that are supported
by evidence. Holistic assessment, unlike content-based marking, does not penalise
language inadequacies as the emphasis is on the following:
The learner's interpretation of the question
The appropriate selection of factual evidence (relevant content selection)
The construction of an argument (planned, structured and has an independent
line of argument)
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2.4 Assessment procedures of the essay
2.4.1 Keep the synopsis in mind when assessing the essay.
2.4.2 During the reading of the essay, ticks need to be awarded for a relevant
introduction (which is indicated by a bullet in the marking guideline), the
main aspects/body of the essay that sustains/defends the line of argument
(which is indicated by bullets in the marking guideline) and a relevant
conclusion (which is indicated by a bullet in the marking guideline).
For example in an essay where there are five (5) main points there could be
about seven (7) ticks.
2.4.3 Keep the PEEL structure in mind when assessing an essay.
P Point: The candidate introduces the essay by taking a line of
argument/making a major point.
Each paragraph should include a point that sustains the major point
(line of argument) that was made in the introduction.
E Explanation: The candidate should explain in more detail what the
main point is about and how it relates to the question posed (line of
argument).
E Example: The candidates should answer the question by selecting
content that is relevant to the line of argument. Relevant examples
should be given to sustain the line of argument.
L Link: Candidates should ensure that the line of argument is sustained
throughout the essay and is written coherently.
2.4.4 The following symbols MUST be used when assessing an essay:
• Introduction, main aspects and conclusion not properly contextualised
^
• Wrong statement _________________
• Irrelevant statement |
|
|
• Repetition R
• Analysis A√
• Interpretation I√
• Line of Argument LOA
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2.5 The matrix
2.5.1 Use of the matrix in the marking of essays
In the marking of essays, the criteria as provided in the matrix should be used.
When assessing the essay note both the content and presentation. At the point of
intersection of the content and presentation based on the seven competency
levels, a mark should be awarded.
(a) The first reading of essays will be to determine to what extent the main
aspects have been covered and to allocate the content level (on the
matrix).
C LEVEL 4
(b) The second reading of essays will relate to the level (on the matrix) of
presentation.
C LEVEL 4
P LEVEL 3
(c) Allocate an overall mark with the use of the matrix.
C LEVEL 4
P LEVEL 3
}26–27
COMMENT
Some omissions in content coverage.
Attempts to sustain a line of argument.
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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
Content selection includes basic and generally irrelevant information; no attempt to structure the essay = 1–6
Question inadequately addressed and vague; little attempt to structure the essay = 7–13
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SECTION A: SOURCE-BASED QUESTIONS
QUESTION 1: HOW DID THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA RESPOND TO THE
DEPLOYMENT OF SOVIET MISSILES TO CUBA IN 1962?
1.1
1.1.1 [Extraction of evidence from Source 1A – L1]
'The movement of Soviet personnel and equipment to Cuba (1 x 2) (2)
1.1.2 [Extraction of evidence from Source 1A – L1]
'US ships and planes began taking photographs of every Cuban-bound Soviet
vessel'
'U-2 spy planes began regular reconnaissance (exploration) flights over the
island' (2 x 1) (2)
1.1.3 [Extraction of evidence from Source 1A – L1]
'… the arrival in Cuba of surface-to-air missiles'
'missiles equipped with torpedo boats'
'large numbers of Soviet military personnel'
'The Soviets continued to construct bases'
'The Soviet Union was busy building missiles sites in Cuba' (any 2 x 1) (2)
1.1.4 [Interpretation of information from Source 1A – L2]
The USA will protect herself and her allies against communist aggression at all
costs
The USA would go to war if necessary
The USA will not allow the Soviet Union to proceed with the military build up
of offensive weapons in Cuba
The USA was persistent in her stance to contain the spread of communism in
the western hemisphere
Any other relevant response (any 2 x 2) (4)
1.1.5 [Interpretation of information in Source 1A – L2]
To restore the balance of power and demonstrate the Soviet Union's strength
during the Cold War
To protect/ defend Cuba from a possible American attack
To ensure the spread of communism in Cuba and Latin America
To challenge the US government regarding the deployment of US missiles in
Turkey and Italy
Part of brinkmanship (strategy)
To test President Kennedy's resolve as leader of the free world
Any other relevant response (any 2 x 2) (4)
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1.2
1.2.1 [Explanation of historical concept in Source 1B –L1]
A battery of ships from the USA were deployed to Cuba in a circular formation
to prevent Soviet ships that carried offensive weapons from entering Cuba
Any other relevant response (any 1 x 2) (2)
1.2.2 [Extraction of evidence from Source 1B – L1]
In the interest of:
'NATO security'
'Western Europe security'
'US security' (any 2 x 1) (2)
1.2.3 [Interpretation of evidence in Source 1B – L2]
The USA did not want to provoke a military reaction from the Soviet Union
because it could have led to the death of millions of people on both sides of the
conflict
The USA did not want to be seen as the aggressor/cause of a possible nuclear
war
Any other relevant response (any 2 x 2) (4)
1.3
1.3.1 [Analysis of information from Source 1C – L2]
The women felt that the crisis had the potential to destroy both countries -
'Peace or Perish'
The women felt that the United Nations Organisation should step in and resolve
the crisis as both countries refused to give in to reach other's demands - 'UN
HANDLE THE CUBAN CRISIS!'
The women were worried that the Cuban Missile Crisis could escalate into a
'hot war' and therefore 'PERISH'
The women felt that 'PRESIDENT KENNEDY SHOULD BE CAREFUL'
because the quarantine might provoke a military reaction from the Soviet Union/
Americans could have reacted negatively because of Kennedy's stance
Any other relevant response (any 2 x 2) (4)
1.3.2 [Ascertain the usefulness of the evidence in Source 1C – L3]
The source is USEFUL because:
It is a primary source – the photograph gives first-hand information of what
Americans felt about the Cuban Missile Crisis
The date of the picture (23 October 1962) corresponds with the date of the
actual historical event
The purpose of the source is to show that the US public was concerned about
the Cuban Missile Crisis which could have escalated into a 'hot' war leading to
a global catastrophe
It gives a better understanding of how some of the US public responded to the
Cuban Missile Crisis
Any other relevant response (any 2 x 2) (4)
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1.4
1.4.1 [Extraction of evidence in Source 1D – L1]
'issuing an ultimatum’
‘and you are threatening that if we do not obey your orders,
you will use force’ (any 1 x 2) (2)
1.4.2 [Extraction of evidence in Source 1D – L1]
'We firmly adhere to the principles of international law'
'We strictly observe the standards regulating navigation on the open sea, in
international waters'
'We observe these standards and enjoy the rights recognised by all nations'
'The Soviet government considers the violation of the freedom of navigation in
international waters and air space to constitute an act of aggression propelling
(pushing) humankind onto the brink (edge) of a global nuclear-missile war'
‘… Unfortunately, people of all nations, and not least the American people
themselves, could suffer heavily from madness such as this’
‘the Soviet government cannot instruct captains of Soviet ships bound for Cuba
to observe orders of American naval forces blockading this island’
‘we will not remain mere observers of pirate actions by American ships in the
open sea’ (any 2 x 1) (2)
1.4.3 [Interpretation of information in Source 1D – L2]
The Soviet Union:
Did not accept the USA's quarantine that was imposed on their (Soviet Union's)
ships
Viewed the quarantine as an unlawful act
Felt that the USA was going against international law regarding the navigation
of ships in the open seas
Would react against American aggression
Any other relevant response (any 2 x 2) (4)
1.5 [Comparison of evidence in Sources 1B and 1D – L3]
Source 1B states that the US imposed a blockade (quarantine) because it
presumed it had a less of a military connotation whilst in Source 1D Khrushchev
viewed the quarantine as an ultimatum and a threat to use military force to
intimidate the Soviet Union
Source 1B states that the quarantine was imposed by the USA to show its
determination regarding the removal of the missiles from Cuba without causing
a war whilst in Source 1D Khrushchev saw the quarantine as an act of
aggression against the Soviet Union
Source 1B states that the USA wanted to avoid military action whilst in Source
1D the Soviet Union threatened war if the USA prevented them from entering
Cuba
Source 1B states that the quarantine was a means of communicating intent and
determination to get the missiles removed from Cuba whilst Source 1D sees the
quarantine as a violation of the freedom of navigation in international waters as
'an act of aggression'
Any other relevant response (any 2 x 2) (4)
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1.6 [Interpretation, evaluation and synthesis of evidence in relevant sources – L3]
Candidates could include the following aspects in their response:
Kennedy became concerned about the military build-up of Soviet Union's defensive
arms in Cuba (Source1A)
Kennedy warned the Soviet Union that the USA will do whatever it takes to protect
its own security and that of its allies (Source 1A)
The USA took photographs of Soviet nuclear missile sites that were being built in
Cuba on 14 October 1962 (Source 1A)
The USA spy planes began regular reconnaissance (exploration) flights over the
island.
President Kennedy imposed a quarantine on Soviet ships that intended entering
Cuba (Source 1B)
Some ExComm members wanted the USA to use military force to enforce the
quarantine (Source 1B)
A group of America women protested and cautioned President Kennedy on how to
respond to the deployment of Soviet missiles to Cuba (Source 1C)
A group of American women were in favour of the UN resolving the Cuban Missile
Crisis peacefully or 'PERISH' (Source 1C)
The USA announced a Defence Readiness Condition level 2 (DEFCON 2) which
called for the USA's high readiness of its defence forces (own knowledge)
The USA engaged in brinkmanship to ensure world peace (own knowledge)
The USA reached a compromise with Soviet Union in order to resolve the Cuban
Missile Crisis (own knowledge)
Any other relevant response
Use the following rubric to allocate a mark:
Uses evidence in an elementary manner e.g. shows no or little
understanding of how the United States of America
MARKS
LEVEL 1 responded to the deployment of Soviet missiles to Cuba in
0–2
1962.
Uses evidence partially or cannot write a paragraph.
Evidence is mostly relevant and relates to the topic e.g. shows
some understanding of how the United States of America
MARKS
LEVEL 2 responded to the deployment of Soviet missiles to Cuba in
3–5
1962.
Uses evidence in a basic manner to write a paragraph.
Uses relevant evidence e.g. demonstrates a thorough
understanding of how the United States of America
responded to the deployment of Soviet missiles to Cuba in MARKS
LEVEL 3
1962. 6–8
Uses evidence very effectively in an organised paragraph that
shows an understanding of the topic.
(8)
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QUESTION 2: HOW DID CUBA SUPPORT THE POPULAR MOVEMENT FOR THE
LIBERATION OF ANGOLA (MPLA) DURING THE ANGOLAN CIVIL
WAR OF 1975?
2.1
2.1.1 [Extraction of evidence from Source 2A – L1]
'getting to know the revolutionary movements in that country' (1 x 2) (2)
2.1.2 [Extraction of evidence from Source 2A – L1]
'train 10 men in Cuba in guerilla warfare'
'send a crew to fly a DC-3 (aeroplane) from Zambia or the Congo to Angola,
transporting equipment for the guerrillas'
'send a high-level delegation to Cuba to discuss relations with our Party'
(any 2 x 1) (2)
2.1.3 [Interpretation of evidence from Source 2A – L2]
To strategise on how to prepare the soldiers when the enemy attacks
To familiarise the Cuban troops about the landscape of the battle ground
This familiarisation would help the Cuban soldiers to respond appropriately
Any other relevant response (any 2 x 2) (4)
2.1.4 [Ascertain the reliability of Source 2A – L3]
RELIABLE TO A LARGE EXTENT
It is part of a letter that contains first-hand information on how Cuba intended to
support the MPLA
The letter was written by a high-profile Cuban government official, Commander
Manuel Piñeiro Losada (Vice Minister of the Interior in Cuba) to the Cuban
Minister of the Revolutionary Armed Forces
It highlights Cuba's intention to respond to the MPLA's official request for
military assistance
The date, July 1975, is aligned to the events that took place in Angola
Any other relevant response
RELIABLE TO A LESSER EXTENT
The letter is biased regarding the reasons it gave for Cuba's assistance of the
MPLA
It is a communication between the two Cuban Ministers regarding Cuba's
involvement in Angola – hence it is one sided, written from a Cuban perpsective
Any other relevant response (any 2 x 2) (4)
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2.2
2.2.1 [Extraction of evidence from Source 2B – L1]
'The training programme as proposed by Argüelles, included 480 Cuban
specialists’
‘the set-up of four camps within Angola located in Cabinda, Salazar
(N'Dalatando), Benguela and Henrique de Carvalho (Saurimo)'
'Over the next six months, the Cubans would train 4 800 MPLA recruits into
16 infantry battalions, supply 25 mortar batteries as well as various anti-aircraft
units' (‘2 x 1) (2)
2.2.2 [Extraction of evidence from Source 2B - L1)
'General Abelardo Colomé Ibarra'
'General Ramón Espinosa Martín' (2 x 1) (2)
2.2.3 [Interpretation of evidence from Source 2B – L2]
Cabinda was a province in Angola that had rich mineral resources such as oil
To protect Cabinda from the enemies of the MPLA, such as the FNLA and
Zairian allies
It was a strategic port province which was used to export raw materials from
Angola and therefore needed protection
It was an entry point into mainland Angola
Because of the presence of SADF forces and allies in Angola
Any other relevant response (2 x 2) (4)
2.3 [Comparison of evidence in Sources 2A and 2B – L3]
Source 2A outlines Cuba's support regarding Angola's request for military
assistance and Source 2B outlines how the Cuban representative (Argüelles)
met with MPLA leader (Neto) to state how they would assist the MPLA
Source 2A explains the three requests (of military support) that Angola made to
Cuba and in Source 2B a programme for military support by Cuba for
implementation in Angola is evident
In Source 2A Cuba commits itself to send a delegation to Angola to assess the
landscape (terrain) and in Source 2B the first batch of Cuban troops arrive in
Angola via Cabinda
Any other relevant response (any 2 x 2) (4)
2.4
2.4.1 [Explanation of a historical concept from Source 2C – L1]
Angola was free from Portuguese colonial rule and could govern itself through
its own constitution and people
Any other relevant response (1 x 2) (2)
2.4.2 [Extraction of evidence in Source 2C – L1]
'to support the MPLA'
'to hold back the offensive so that the Angolan capital would not fall to enemy
hands before the Portuguese left'
'to keep up resistance until reinforcements arrived' (1 x 2) (2)
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2.4.3 [Interpretation of evidence in Source 2C – L2]
To be viewed as ordinary citizens/civilians
They did not want to be recognised as Cuban soldiers going on a mission to
assist the MPLA in Angola (it was a highly confidential operation)
To hide their real identity as members of the Cuban trained force (military)
Any other relevant response (any 2 x 2) (4)
2.4.4 [Extraction of evidence from Source 2C – L1]
'a substantial load of light artillery'
'small arms'
'three 75 mm cannons'
'three 82 mm mortars' (any 2 x 1) (2)
2.5
2.5.1 [Interpretation of evidence from Source 2D – L2]
To:
To show the celebration of the 40th anniversary of the launch of 'Operation
Carlota'
Confirm the continued strong relations between Cuba and Angola
Highlight the role that Cuba played in the history of Angola
Pay tribute to Cuba for the role it played in Angola during independence
Any other relevant response (2 x 2) (4)
2.5.2 [Interpretation of evidence from Source 2D – L2]
Agostinho Neto and Fidel Castro were leaders of Angola and Cuba
respectively
To confirm that the presence of Cuban troops in Angola were endorsed by both
leaders
The two leaders were directly responsible for the coordination of 'Operation
Carlota'
It demonstrates that both leaders believed in the same political ideology of
communism and wanted to see it thrive, especially in Africa
Any other relevant response (any 2 x 2) (4)
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2.6 [Interpretation, analysis and synthesis of evidence from relevant sources – L3]
Candidates could include the following aspects in their response:
Cuba responded to Angola's request for assistance through a letter written by
the Vice Minister of Interior (Commander Losada) to the Cuban Minister of
Revolutionary Forces (Source 2A)
Cuba's support of the MPLA was meant to defend communism (own
knowledge)
Cuba sent a reconnaissance team to Angola to assess its landscape as a way
of preparing soldiers to do battle in Angola (Source 2A)
Brigadier General Argüelles (from Cuba) and Neto (Angola) held meetings to
outline how Cuba would assist the MPLA (Source 2B)
Cuba was involved in a training programme that was agreed by both parties
(Cuba and Angola) (Source 2B)
Cuban special troops were flown (from Cuba) in September 1975 and landed in
Angola via Cabinda (Source 2B)
Cuba provided technical training to MPLA's military wing (FAPLA) (own
knowledge)
Cuba also assisted the MPLA with medical personnel and supplies
(own knowledge)
Cuba launched 'Operation Carlota' by sending a special battalion of highly
skilled soldiers to Angola from November 1975 to support the MPLA
(Source 2C)
Cuban support of Angola is remembered through the yearly commemorations
of 'Operation Carlota' (Source 2D)
Any other relevant response
Use the following rubric to allocate a mark:
Uses evidence in an elementary manner e.g. shows no or
little understanding of how Cuba supported the Popular
MARKS:
LEVEL 1 Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) during the
0–2
Angolan civil war of 1975.
Uses evidence partially or cannot write a paragraph.
Evidence is mostly relevant and relates to a great extent to the
topic e.g. shows an understanding of how Cuba supported
MARKS:
LEVEL 2 the Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angola
3–5
(MPLA) during the Angolan civil war of 1975.
Uses evidence in a basic manner to write a paragraph.
Uses relevant evidence e.g. demonstrates a thorough
understanding of how Cuba supported the Popular
Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) during the MARKS:
LEVEL 3
Angolan civil war of 1975. 6–8
Uses evidence very effectively in an organised paragraph that
shows an understanding of the topic.
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QUESTION 3: WHAT ROLE DID ELAINE BROWN PLAY IN THE BLACK
PANTHER PARTY DURING THE 1960s AND 1970s?
3.1
3.1.1 [Extraction of evidence from Source 3A – L1]
'Jay Kennedy, a Los Angeles writer and member of the Communist Party'
'The piano lessons she gave in a Watts Housing Project in the summer of
1967'
Her experiences in Watts served as a social and racial awakening
(any 2 x 1) (2)
3.1.2 [Extraction of evidence from Source 3A – L1]
'helped establish the party's first Free Breakfast for Children programme
outside of Oakland, California'
'By 1971 Brown became editor of the party paper, The Black Panther,
‘Chairwoman of the Black Panther Party’ (any 2 x 1) (2)
3.1.3 [Interpretation of evidence from Source 3A – L2]
It shows that the BPP was moving away from patriarchal (male dominated)
leadership
The BPP acknowledged the role of women within the party by appointing an
African American woman, to its highest committee
It broke the stereotype that women cannot serve on a party's highest committee
The BPP demonstrated support for non-sexist approach to leadership roles
Any other relevant response (any 1 x 2) (2)
3.1.4 [Extraction of evidence from Source 3A – L1]
'In 1974 Huey Newton had ousted Black Panther founder Bobby Seale from the
party and two days later Brown was elevated to the position of the chairwoman
of the Black Panther Party (BPP)' (1 x 2) (2)
3.2
3.2.1 [Extraction of evidence from Source 3B – L1]
'I have all the guns and the money'
'I can withstand challenge from without and from within' (2 x 1) (2)
3.2.2 [Interpretation of evidence from Source 3B – L2]
To a larger extent:
Elaine Brown was the first African American woman to occupy a senior
leadership position in the BPP
It was unusual for a woman to assume a leadership position in an organisation
associated with violence
Appointing an African American woman to leadership position was going
against the norm of a male dominated USA
Her leadership as a woman inspired youth and women to occupy leadership
positions in the community
Any relevant response
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To a lesser extent:
Brown was not democratically elected but was appointed
Leadership positions should not be bestowed on female members of an
organisation
Gender should not play a role in appointing people to leadership positions
Any relevant response (any 2 x 2) (4)
3.2.3 [Interpretation of evidence in Source 3B – L2]
Elaine Brown was not intimidated by male members of the BPP
She did not tolerate any deviation from the philosophy of the BPP
She was duly appointed as chairwoman of the Black Panther Party (BPP) and
hence could not be removed by disgruntled members
There were still males in the USA that undermined women in leadership
positions
Any other relevant response (any 2 x 2) (4)
3.3
3.3.1 [Interpretation of evidence in Source 3C – L2]
To show that:
Huey Newton was still supported by high-ranking members of the BPP such as
Elaine Brown
The three women / members were celebrating (happy with) the return of Huey
Newton from exile in Cuba
As a leader Elaine Brown welcomed Huey Newton back without feeling
threatened
Any other relevant response (any 2 x 2) (4)
3.3.2 [Interpretation of evidence from Source 3C – L2]
It shows that the BPP was powerful and could overcome challenges that
confronted it
The raised clenched fists symbolise a victory with the return of Huey Newton
Represents unity within the BPP
Any other relevant response (1 x 2 ) (2)
3.4 [Comparison of Sources 3B and 3C – L3]
In Source 3B Elaine Brown addressed members as leader of the BPP while in
Source 3C she addressed the media as the leader of the BPP regarding the
return of Huey Newton from exile in Cuba
In Source 3B Elaine Brown told members of the BPP that Newton had gone into
exile while in Source 3C she welcomed him back from exile
In Source 3B Elaine Brown served as an inspiration to African American youth
as well as women and in Source 3C Elaine Brown is seen with other women
welcoming Huey Newton back from exile
Both sources (Sources 3B and 3C) show Elaine Brown as the leader of BPP
Any other relevant response (any 2 x 2) (4)
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3.5
3.5.1 [Extraction of evidence from Source 3D – L1]
'Committing your life'
'Surrender up something of ourselves, our lives' (2 x 1) (2)
3.5.2 [Extraction of evidence from Source 3D – L1]
'John Huggins'
'Bunchy Carter' (2 x 1) (2)
3.5.3 [Definition of a historical concept from Source 3D – L1]
Leading by authoritarian rule using dictatorial powers e.g. E. Hoover of the
FBI
Leading by suppressing all opposition
Any other relevant response (any 1 x 2) (2)
3.5.4 [Interpretation of evidence from Source 3D – L2]
Protect the African Americans from police harassment
Protect the liberation of African Americans
Teach African Americans about their constitutional rights
Instil self- reliance and pride amongst African Americans
To improve the quality of the lives of African American through community
programmes
Any other relevant response (any 2 x 2) (4)
3.5.5 [Explaining the limitations of Source 3D – L3]
The source is limited because:
It gives a one-sided/ biased account of the some of the challenges the BPP
faced
It gives only Elaine Brown's view of the BPP
Any other relevant response (any 2 x 2) (4)
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3.6 [Interpretation, evaluation and synthesis of evidence from relevant sources – L3]
Candidates could include the following aspects in their response:
The role of Elaine Brown:
She helped to the establish the Free Breakfast Programme in Oakland,
California (Source 3A)
Was the editor of the Black Panther (Source 3A)
Was the first appointed female African American member of the Panther's
Central Committee as Minister of Information (Source 3A)
Ran for Oakland City Council in 1973 (Source 3A)
Was the first African American woman to lead the Black Panther Party (BPP)
(Sources 3A and 3B)
Sought recognition for women in the Black Panther Party (BPP) (Source 3B)
Played an administrative role in the BPP (own knowledge)
Was assertive in her position in the male dominated Black Panther Party
(BPP) (Source 3B)
Kept the philosophy of Black Power alive in the absence of Huey Newton while
he was in exile (Source 3B)
Was autocratic and did not want to be challenged (Source 3B)
Supported unity within the Black Panther Party (BPP) (Source 3C)
Led the BPP delegation that welcomed Huey Newton when he returned from
exile (Source 3C)
Supported the Black Panther Party (BPP) Executive Mandate Number One
(Source 3D)
Led a lobby for the Oakland African Americans to get permanent jobs during
the construction of the Grove Shafter Freeway (Own knowledge)
Any other relevant response
Use the following rubric to allocate a mark:
Uses evidence in an elementary manner e.g. shows no or little
understanding of the role played by Elaine Brown in the MARKS
LEVEL 1
Black Panther Party in the 1960s and 1970s. 0–2
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 the role played by
MARKS
LEVEL 2 Elaine Brown in the Black Panther Party in the 1960s and
3–5
1970s.
Uses evidence in a basic manner to write a paragraph.
Uses relevant evidence e.g. demonstrate a thorough
understanding of the role played by Elaine Brown in the
MARKS
LEVEL 3 Black Panther Party in the 1960s and 1970s.
6–8
Uses evidence very effectively in an organised paragraph that
shows understanding of the topic.
(8)
[50]
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SECTION B: ESSAY QUESTIONS
QUESTION 4: CASE STUDY – CHINA
[Plan and construct an original argument based on relevant evidence using analytical and
interpretative skills]
SYNOPSIS
Candidates should explain to what extent Mao Zedong's policies of the Great Leap
Forward and the Cultural Revolution were successful in increasing the industrial and
agricultural production in the People's Republic of China between 1958 and 1969.
MAIN ASPECTS
Candidates should include the following aspects in their response:
Introduction: Candidates should take a line of argument by stating to what extent the
Great Leap Forward and the Cultural Revolution were successful in increasing China's
industrial and agricultural output. They need to support their stance with relevant
evidence.
ELABORATION
Candidates could include the following points in their answer:
The First Five Year Plan and the Hundred Flowers Campaign as background only.
The Great Leap Forward:
Industries
The main reason for the Great Leap Forward was to ensure that China becomes a top
industrial power and could compete with the West and other European countries
To end privatisation and introduce nationalisation
Introduction of backyard industries in communes
Depended on unskilled human resources (peasants) to work in the industries
Production of iron and steel dropped because of a lack of incentives and poor working
conditions
The production of coal dropped dramatically
Industrial output dropped
Poor quality of iron, steel and other products
Agriculture
It aimed to industrialise China so that it could overtake capitalist countries; improve
agricultural production similar to that of western countries
Mao Zedong wanted to speed up agricultural production through the Second Five Year
Plan of 1958
Agricultural output was not enough to sustain urban consumption and to serve workers
for industrialisation
Focused at ending privatisation and introducing nationalisation
Embarked on collectivisation of farms into 'Peoples communes'
Communes were expected to be self-sufficient and to produce according to quotas set
by the state
Agricultural targets were not reached
Propaganda used to increase agricultural and industrial production
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Failures of the Great Leap Forward:
Owing to bad planning; poor support to peasants; corrupt local officials; high taxation
on farm products the Great Leap Forward failed to realise its objectives
Backyard industries produced inferior quality goods that contributed to the collapse of
this sector
Peasants were reluctant to produce because of a lack of incentives
The industrialisation of China depended on unskilled peasants rather than on modern
machinery
Poor quality of iron and steel were produced in backyard furnaces
China was hit by severe drought which led to famine, killing millions of people though
starvation 'known as the Bitter Three Years'
This resulted in the Great Leap forward being a dismal failure
Mao resigned as President of China but kept his position as Chairman of the Chinese
Communist Party
In 1962 he handed over responsibility of the economy to President Liu Shaoqi and
CCP General Secretary Deng Xiaoping and withdrew from the political scene
China's economy was in a state of bankruptcy
The Cultural Revolution:
The main purpose was to regain the authority that was lost due to the failure of the
Great Leap Forward
Mao launched the Cultural Revolution in 1966 to regain power
Mao made a call to the Chinese public to rid the country of those who were anti-
revolutionary
This call was answered by students who organised themselves into the Red Guards
Red Guards were influenced by the propaganda in the Little Red Book
They educated peasants on principles of communism; taught them reading and writing
Red Guards started to purge opponents of communism
Moderates were eliminated and millions of opponents were killed
Churches, mosques, schools and universities were destroyed and anti-communist art
and books were burned and destroyed
Red Guards urged to destroy the 'Four Olds' (Old ideas, Old traditions, Old culture,
and Old habits)
Huge demonstrations were held in Tiananmen Square, Beijing and posters and
pictures of Mao were put up everywhere
Deng Xiaoping and Liu Shaoqi were removed from office
The Red Guards got rid of professionals and parents who were suspected of being
anti-revolutionary
Industrialisation was negatively affected and production came to a standstill in 1968
Mao forced to call in the army to restore law and order
Millions of Chinese students were sent to the countryside for re-education
A generation of Chinese were left without formal education
People lost confidence in the Chinese Communist Party
Any other relevant response
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QUESTION 5: INDEPENDENT AFRICA: COMPARATIVE CASE STUDY –
THE CONGO AND TANZANIA
[Plan and construct an original argument based on relevant evidence using analytical and
interpretative skills]
SYNOPSIS
Candidates should critically discuss whether Mobuto Sese Seko (Congo) and Julius
Nyerere (Tanzania) were able to overcome the political and economic challenges that
their respective countries faced after attaining independence from colonial rule in the
1960s.
MAIN ASPECTS
Candidates could include the following aspects in their response:
Introduction: Candidates should take a stance by indicating whether Mobuto Sese
Seko (the Congo) and Julius Nyerere (Tanzania) were able to overcome the political
economic challenges that their respective countries faced after attaining
independence from colonial rule in the 1960s. Candidates should indicate how they
intend supporting their line of argument.
ELABORATION
In responding to the question, candidates could include the following points in
their answer:
Political challenges:
The Congo:
After attaining independence through democratic elections (the Congo (1960): J
Kasavubu became President and P Lumumba became Prime Minister (background)
The period after independence was characterised by violence and political upheaval
(background)
After holding multi-party elections at independence, the Congo became a one-party-
state within the first five years after gaining independence (background)
Mobuto Sese Seko came to power by a military coup and remained as 'president for
life' until his death in 2007
Mobuto Sese Seko created a kleptocracy were a group of appointed public officials
abused their position for financial gain
Sese Seko established a strong military centralised government and achieved political
stability (through authoritarianism)
Applied the policy of Africanisation and replaced foreigners with locals (Zairians)
Any other relevant response
Tanzania:
Attained independence through democratic elections (Tanzania 1961: J Nyerere
became Prime Minister)
Smooth transition - peaceful change/racial harmony/commitment to promotion of
human equality and dignity were the hallmarks of the new leadership
After holding multi-party elections at independence Tanzania became a one-party-
state
Nyerere amended the constitution to become President (1962)
Nyerere remained as 'president for life' between the 1960s and 1970s
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Nyerere introduced the 'Leadership Code' in the Arusha Declaration which demanded
high levels of integrity from public officials
Applied the policy of Africanisation
African socialism / Ujamaa was implemented in an effort to uplift the life of Tanzanians
Establishment of the United Republic of Tanzania (1964)
Nyerere created a centralised and unitary state
Any other relevant response
Economic challenges
The Congo:
Inherited a single product economy from Belgium
Sese Seko relied heavily on agriculture and mineral extraction (one product economy)
and this had a negative impact on Congo's economy
Lacked a vibrant manufacturing sector
Followed a capitalist economic system
Zaireanisation (replacing foreigners with Zairean nationals) failed due to inexperience/
corruption/mismanagement/ neglect
The economy was characterised by nepotism and elitism (huge gulf between the rich
and the poor emerged)
Nationalised land and industries this led to poor roads and bridges
Decline in the state of infrastructure
Increased the gap between the rich and the poor
Application of Retrocession (reversal of Zaireanisation)
Dependant on foreign aid and investment, e.g. from the World Bank
Any other relevant response
Tanzania:
Inherited single product economy from Britain
Lacked a vibrant manufacturing sector
Relied heavily on agricultural and mineral extraction (one product economy) and was
unable to develop a credible manufacturing sector
Followed an African socialist economic system
Arusha Declaration (abolished exploitation/reduction of income gap between the poor
and the rich/ownership of the country's resources)
Villagisation (collective villages) improved service delivery/created a stable society that
was free from economic inequalities). However, farmers refused to leave their
ancestral lands and agricultural production fell dramatically
Most companies that were nationalised became bankrupt
Exports declined and poverty rose dramatically
Attempts to make Tanzania self- sufficient failed
Tanzania managed to minimise the gap between the rich and the poor
Tanzania reverted to dependence on foreign aid / loans in the 1970s, e.g. from the
World Bank
Any other relevant response
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QUESTION 6: CIVIL SOCIETY PROTESTS FROM THE 1950s TO THE
1970s: THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT
[Plan and construct an original argument based on relevant evidence using analytical and
interpretative skills]
SYNOPSIS
Candidates should indicate whether they agree or disagree that American civil rights
activists were successful in using various forms of protests to end discrimination in the
United States of America in the 1960s. In the main, candidates must select examples of
mass-based, non-violent protests that the Civil Rights Movement embarked on, such as
sit-ins, mass demonstrations and marches until the passing of the Civil Rights Act in 1964
and the Voters Act in 1965 to support their line of argument.
MAIN ASPECTS
Candidates should include the following aspects in their response:
Introduction: Candidates should take a stance by agreeing or disagreeing that civil
rights activists were successful in using various forms of protests to end discrimination
in the United States of America in the 1960s. Candidates could also outline how they
intend to support their line of argument.
ELABORATION
In agreeing with the statement candidates could include the following points in
their essays:
Sit-ins (from 1960) – Greensboro, North Carolina, four students staged a 'sit-in' at a
'whites-only' lunch counter; In summer 1961 businesses in Greensboro desegregated;
Sit-ins spread across the segregated south; Black and white students formed the
Student Non-violent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) to support the Civil Rights
Movement; Concept of 'sit-ins' spread to other segregated facilities such as 'pray-ins',
'read-ins', 'wade-ins'
'Freedom Riders' (non-racial/non-violent) - ('sat-in' buses and travelled from north
to the deep south to test the new federal laws prohibiting segregation on the national
bus system, were attacked by mobs, bombed, thrown in jail and not protected by the
local police, thousands volunteered and President Kennedy was forced to order the
federal marshals to protect the Freedom Riders; Tough new legislation introduced by
the federal order; 1 November 1961 officially all interstate public facilities were
desegregated
Demonstrations and marches
Birmingham Campaign, 1963: (Mass demonstrations were met with violent and
vicious reaction from police (water cannons, dogs, etc. were used to terrorise non-
violent protestors) President Kennedy stated on TV that 'racial segregation' was a
'moral issue' that 'had no place in American life'. On 10 May 1963 the city's businesses
and municipalities announced that municipal facilities would be desegregated. Attacks
and murders of African Americans in the city continued (e.g. Medgar Evans, Bombing
of 16th Street Baptist Church)
March on Washington 28 August 1963: (250 000 people took part in a non-racial,
non-violent march on Washington to demand full equality and jobs; Martin Luther King
Jnr gave 'I have a dream speech')
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Freedom Summer (1964) – More than 70 000 students many from northern states,
local SNCC, CORE and NAACP activists worked to register African Americans in
Mississippi and teach in Freedom Schools (literacy, history); Activists and volunteers
were met with violence from white segregationist mobs and police officers
Selma-Montgomery marches (March 1965): A voter registration campaign to
demand that African Americans be allowed to register to vote (only 2.5% of African
Americans were registered as voters due to intimidation and racist attacks)
First March on 7 March 1965 (600 protestors from Selma were brutally attacked
by Alabama state troopers and were forced to abandon the march in what became
known as 'Bloody Sunday' which was captured on national television
Second March 9 March 1965 (1500 protestors led by Martin Luther King Jr were
confronted by police at the Edmund Pettus Bridge) - King ordered marchers to turn
back to avoid confrontation
Third March 21 March 1965 (The march started with around 2000 and by the
25 March, the number had increased to around 50 000)
President Johnson placed the Alabama National Guard and the US army under
federal control to protect the protestors (Marchers reached Montgomery and were
addressed by speakers such as Martin Luther King Jr)
President Johnson was pressurised to pass the 1965 Voting Rights Act: (it
outlawed obstacles such as literacy tests, poll taxes to voting. This resulted in the
Civil Rights Movement achieving equality before the law)
The Civil Rights Act was passed (2 July 1964) - it barred discrimination and
segregation in the employment of Americans and at all public facilities
The Voting Rights Act was passed (6 August 1965) - It outlawed obstacles (such as
literacy tests, poll taxes) to voting which had been put in place to prevent African
Americans from registering as voters; The Civil Rights Movement achieved equality
before the law
Any other relevant response
Conclusion: Candidates should tie up their argument with a relevant conclusion. [50]
If candidates should state they disagree, they should substantiate their line of
argument with relevant evidence.
TOTAL: 150
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