# History Grade 12 Paper 1 EC Prelim 2018 Memo (English)

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- Grade: Grade 12
- Language: English
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- Year: 2018
- Exam period: EC Prelim
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                          NATIONAL
                     SENIOR CERTIFICATE

                          GRADE 12

                      SEPTEMBER 2018

                     HISTORY P1
                  MARKING GUIDELINE

MARKS:   150

                   This marking guideline consists of 24 pages.

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2                                       HISTORY P1                        (EC/SEPTEMBER 2018)

 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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   (EC/SEPTEMBER 2018)                  HISTORY P1                                           3

       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 2018)

 2.3   Global assessment of the essay
       The essay will be assessed holistically (globally). This approach requires the
       teacher to score the overall product as a whole, without scoring the component
       parts separately. This approach encourages the learner to offer an individual
       opinion by using selected factual evidence to support an argument. The learner
       will not be required to simply regurgitate 'facts' in order to achieve a high mark.
       This approach discourages learners from preparing 'model' answers and
       reproducing them without taking into account the specific requirements of the
       question. Holistic marking of the essay credits learners' opinions supported by
       evidence. Holistic assessment, unlike content-based marking, does not penalise
       language inadequacies as the emphasis is on the following:

           The construction of argument
           The appropriate selection of factual evidence to support such argument
           The learner's interpretation of the question.

 2.4   Assessment procedures of the essay

       2.4.1    Keep the synopsis in mind when assessing the essay.

       2.4.2    During the reading of the essay ticks need to be awarded for a relevant
                introduction (indicated by a bullet in the marking
                guideline/memorandum), each of the main points/aspects that is properly
                contextualised (also indicated by bullets in the marking
                guideline/memorandum) and a relevant conclusion (indicated by a bullet
                in the marking guideline/memorandum) e.g. in an answer where there
                are 5 main points there will be 7 ticks.

       2.4.3    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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 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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    SECTION A: SOURCE-BASED QUESTIONS

    QUESTION 1:          HOW DID THE CUBAN MISSILE CRISIS INTENSIFY 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]
                      USA
                      USSR                                                          (2 x 1)    (2)

          1.1.2      [Interpretation of evidence from Source 1A – L2]
                      Cuba was establishing a closer relationship with the USSR.
                      Eisenhower feared the spread of communism in Latin America.
                      Eisenhower wanted to protect capitalism in Cuba.
                      Castro forged strong economic links with the Soviet Union
                      Any other relevant response.                          (Any 1 x 2)        (2)

          1.1.3      [Extraction of evidence from Source 1A – L1]
                      Guatemala                                                     (1 x 1)    (1)

          1.1.4      [Interpretation of evidence from Source 1A – L2]
                      Castro was leading by example to set the standard of
                          commitment in defence of Cuba.
                      He portrays patriotism and true leadership qualities.
                      Jose Raman was incompetent.
                      Any other relevant response                           (Any 2 x 2)       (4)

    1.2 1.2.1        [Extraction of evidence from Source 1B – L1]
                      Operation Mongoose                                            (1 x 1)    (1)

          1.2.2      [Extraction of evidence from Source 1B – L1]
                      Medium range ballistic missiles (MRBMs)
                      Intermediate range ballistic missiles (IRBMs)                 (2 x 1)    (2)

          1.2.3      [Interpretation of evidence from Source 1B – L2]
                      Kennedy reacted by summoning his closest advisors to consider
                          options and a direct course of action for the US that would
                          resolve the crisis.
                      Kennedy imposed a naval quarantine in Cuba
                      He was shocked.
                      He felt threatened.
                      Any other relevant response                               (Any 2 x 2)    (4)

          1.2.4      [Extraction of evidence from Source 1B – L1]
                      Air strike to destroy the missiles followed by a US invasion
                      Stern warning to Cuba and USSR.
                      Naval quarantine of Cuba                                    (2 x 1)      (2)

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         1.2.5 [Explanation of historical concept from Source 1B – L1]
                Prevention of offensive military equipment being shipped to Cuba
                   – the USA tried to stop the shipment of missiles to Cuba.
                To physically prevent Soviet vessels from carrying missiles to
                   Cuba
                Regard Cuba as a protected area by the US from any future
                   invasion by USSR
                Any other relevant response                               (Any 1 x 2) (2)

 1.3     1.3.1 [Interpretation of evidence from Source 1C – L2]
                 America wanted to stop the built-up of nuclear weapons in Cuba.
                 America wanted to prevent Cuba from becoming a communist
                    state.
                 America wanted to eliminate the threat of a nuclear strike by Cuba
                 It reflects America’s intention to take control of Cuba
                 America wanted to maintain world peace and avoid nuclear war.
                 Any other relevant answer                                (Any 2 x 2)             (4)

         1.3.2 [Analysis and interpretation of evidence from Source 1C – L2]
                 Khrushchev refused to adhere to the American naval blockade
                 Khrushchev stated that USA had no right to block international
                   waters
                 Khrushchev engaged in a game of brinkmanship with the USA.
                 Khrushchev engaged in dialog with Kennedy to resolve the crisis.
                 Any other relevant answer                               (Any 2 x 2)              (4)

 1.4     [Comparison of evidence from Source 1B and Source 1C – L3]
          Source 1B explains the implementation of the quarantine on the 22nd
            October 1962 and Source 1C shows the quarantine area in Cuba on the
            22nd October 1962
          Both sources refer to the missile sites in Cuba
          Any other relevant response                                   (Any 2 x 2)               (4)

 1.5     1.5.1       [Extraction of evidence from Source 1B – L1]
                         ‘… if you are really concerned about the welfare of the world’
                         ‘… if they have not lost their reason …                   (2 x 1)        (2)

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

                         Khrushchev was committed to world peace, he wanted to avoid
                          the devastating effects of war.
                         Khrushchev wanted to express his point of view towards a
                          possible war.
                         Khrushchev knew that the arms build-up in Cuba could lead to
                          a possible war
                         Any other relevant response                        (Any 2 x 2)           (4)

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         1.5.3       [Evaluating the usefulness of Source 1D – L3]

                     The source is USEFUL because:

                        It is first-hand information
                        It is a letter written by Khrushchev (USSR) to president Kennedy
                         (US).
                        It expresses Khrushchev’s point of view regarding the removal
                         of missiles from Cuba.
                        It reflects Khrushchev’s doubts about Kennedy’s commitment to
                         world peace (ending nuclear weapons).
                        Any other relevant response                           (Any 2 x 2) (4)

 1.6     [Interpretation, analysis and synthesis from relevant sources – L3]

         Candidates may use the following as points to answer the question:

            USA and USSR played a significant role in the Cuban Missile Crisis.
             (Source 1A)
            The USA deployed missiles on the Soviet border with Italy and Turkey.
             (own knowledge)
            The USSR reacted by placing missiles in Cuba. (Source 1B)
            The strategic installation of missile bases from both sides threatened
             world peace. (Source 1C)
            USA threatened to invade Cuba if missiles were not removed and the
             USSR also demanded that the USA should remove its missiles from
             Turkey and Italy. (own knowledge)
            USA and USSR’s aggressive reactions intensified the Cold War. (Source
             1A)
            Both ended up giving in (compromising) and the crisis was resolved.
             (Source 1C)
            The superpowers decided on open lines of communication (red/hot
             telephone line). (own knowledge)
            They also signed the nuclear test ban treaty. (Source 1C)
            Any other relevant response.

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10                                      HISTORY P1                         (EC/SEPTEMBER 2018)

         Use the following rubric to allocate a mark.

           LEVEL                             CRITERIA                            MARKS
                         Uses evidence in an elementary manner e.g.
                          shows no or little understanding of how the
                          Cuba Missile Crisis intensified the Cold War
         LEVEL 1          tensions between the USSR and the. USA in the             0–2
                          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
         LEVEL 2          intensified Cold War tensions between the                 3–5
                          USSR and the USA in the 1960s.
                         Uses evidence in a very basic manner to write a
                          paragraph.
                         Uses relevant evidence e.g. demonstrates a
                          thorough understanding of how the Cuban
                          Missile Crisis intensified the Cold War tensions
                          between the USSR and the USA in the 1960s.
         LEVEL 3                                                                    6–8
                         Evidence is closely related to the topic.
                         Uses evidence very effectively in an organised
                          paragraph that shows an understanding of the
                          topic.                                                               (8)
                                                                                              [50]

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 QUESTION 2:         HOW DID THE ATTEMPTS BY THE ANGOLAN LIBERATION
                     MOVEMENTS FAIL TO BRING ABOUT PEACE IN ANGOLA IN
                     1975?

 2.1    2.1.1    [Extraction of evidence from Source 2A – L1]
                  When the Portuguese administration disintegrated three rural
                      nationalist factions competed for power.
                  All three nationalist factions were weak and disorganised
                  They made no serious effort to reach a negotiated settlement.
                        .                                                (Any 2 x 1)             (2)

        2.1.2    [Interpretation of evidence from Source 2A – L2]
                  The party was firmly rooted in Kimbundu area only.
                  Guerrilla activity was at stand-still.
                  It had fragmented into three rival groups.
                  It remained a regional party.
                  Any other relevant response.                                  (Any 2 x 2)     (4)

        2.1.3    [Extraction of evidence from Source 2A – L1]
                  FNLA
                  MPLA
                  UNITA                                                         (Any 3 x 1)     (3)

        2.1.4    [Interpretation of information from Source 2A – L1]
                  It had poorly trained soldiers operating from a small base.
                  It was tribalistic and it failed to look after other tribes.
                  Any other relevant response.                                 (Any 1 x 2)      (2)

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

                 The source is USEFUL because:

                        It highlights the areas of conflict in Angola whereby three rural
                         groups were competing for power.
                        The groups were weak as they failed to reach a negotiated
                         settlement.
                        It gives an account of differences between political leaders.
                        It states that MPLA was still operating with guerrilla attacks.
                        The three groups were appealing for support from foreign
                         countries.
                        Any other relevant answer.                               (Any 2 x 2)    (4)

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12                                          HISTORY P1                         (EC/SEPTEMBER 2018)

 2.2    2.2.1    [Extraction of evidence from Source 2B – L1]
                  OAU (Organisation of African Unity)                          (Any 1 x 1)      (1)

        2.2.2    [Extraction of evidence from Source 2B – L1]

                        It allowed for elections for a constituent assembly to be held in
                         October 1975, until which time power would be vested in a
                         transitional government headed by a Portuguese High
                         Commissioner.
                        The Portuguese and the three parties would each hold three
                         ministerial posts, while the premiership would rotate amongst
                         the parties.
                        There should be a formation of an Angolan Defence Force to
                         which each movement would contribute 8 000 troops and the
                         Portuguese 24 000.                                      (Any 2 x 1)     (2)

        2.2.3    [Explanation of historical concepts from Source 2B – L1]

                        It is a new government composed of the Portuguese High
                         Commissioner and three liberation movements in Angola.
                        This was an interim government which would be inaugurated on
                         31st January 1975.
                        Any other relevant response                       (Any 1 x 2)           (2)

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

                        The three liberation movement leaders lied at Alvor.
                        There was no commitment by Neto and Savimbi to the
                         formation of the new Angolan Defence Force.
                        There was no manpower to commit to the Alvor Accord
                        Any other relevant response                          (Any 2 x 2)        (4)

 2.3    2.3.1     To show leaders of the Angolan liberation movements signing the
                   Nakuru Agreement on 21 June 1975
                  The leaders are willing and happy to sign the agreement as we
                   can see they show the thumbs up symbol.
                  It shows their commitment to peaceful resolutions of Angola’s
                   problems
                  To show that there was Jomo Kenyatta who was a mediator
                   when they were signing this agreement.
                  Any other relevant response.                           (Any 2 x 2)            (4)

        2.3.2    [Extraction of evidence from Source 2C – L2]
                  J. Savimbi
                  H. Roberto
                  A. Neto                                                          (3 x 1)      (3)

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 2.4    2.4.1    [Interpretation of information from Source 2D – L2]
                  The war will continue in Angola irrespective of Nakuru and the
                     Alvor Accords Agreements.
                  All the three Liberation Movements will continue with their civil
                     war.
                  Any other relevant response                             (Any 2 x 2)      (4)

        2.4.2    [Interpretation of information from Source 2D – L2]
                  Luanda was the economic, political and demographic capital city.
                  Any other relevant response.                        (Any 1 x 2)          (2)

        2.4.3    [Extraction of evidence from Source 2D – L1]
                  FNLA                                                        (1 x 1)      (1)

 2.5    [Comparison of evidence in Source 2C and Source 2D – L3]
         Source 2C shows the three liberation movements of Angola signing the
           Nakuru agreement to restore peace, whereas Source 2D indicates that
           the three leaders continued with clashes.
         Source 2C shows the commitment of the Angolan leaders and their smiles
           to show that they are happy to sign the agreement, while Source 2D says
           MPLA and FNLA leaders did not commit themselves to send troops to
           Luanda.                                                      (Any 2 x 2)         (4)

 2.6    [Interpretation, analysis and synthesis from relevant sources – L3]

        Candidates may include the following aspects in their responses:

            The liberation movements competed for power (Source 2A)
            This competition led to civil war (Source 2A)
            The liberation movements refused to negotiate (Source 2A)
            Liberation movements got foreign countries involved that escalated the
             civil war (Source 2A)
            Liberation movements disregarded the Alvor Accord (Source 2B)
            Liberation movements did not honour their commitments to the Alvor
             Accord (Source 2B)
            The transitional government failed (Source 2B)
            They ignored the OAU call for peace and unity (Source 2B
            The signing of the Nakuru Agreement also failed to materialise (Source
             2C)
            FNLA brutality increased the population’s hostility towards them
             (Source 2D)
            Internal strife within the MPLA led to further violence (Source 2D)
            Three movements clashed in Luanda – thus ignoring the transitional
             government (Source 2D)
            Any other relevant response.

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         Use the following rubric to allocate a mark.

                                            CRITERIA                             MARKS
                         Uses evidence in an elementary manner e.g. no or
                          little understanding of how the attempts by
                          liberation movements failed to bring about
         LEVEL 1                                                                    0–2
                          peace in Angola.
                         Uses evidence partially to report on topic or cannot
                          report on topic.
                         Evidence is mostly relevant and relates to a great
                          extent to the topic e.g. shows some
                          understanding of how the attempts by liberation
         LEVEL 2                                                                    3–5
                          movements failed to bring about peace in
                          Angola.
                         Uses evidence in a very basic manner.
                         Uses relevant evidence e.g. demonstrates a
                          thorough understanding of how the attempts by
                          liberation movements failed to bring about
         LEVEL 3                                                                    6–8
                          peace in Angola.
                         Uses evidence very effectively in an organised
                          paragraph that shows an understanding of the topic.                  (8)
                                                                                              [50]

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 QUESTION 3:          HOW DID AFRICAN AMERICAN LEADERS CONTRIBUTE TO
                      THE BLACK POWER MOVEMENT IN THE UNITED STATES OF
                      AMERICA IN THE 1960s?

 3.1    3.1.1        [Extraction of evidence from Source 3A – L1]
                      Civil Rights Act                                             (1 x 1)    (1)

        3.1.2        [Extraction of evidence from Source 3A –L1]
                      In reality, prejudice (pre-conceived opinion) still existed.
                      African Americas still experienced racial discrimination.
                      They were receiving lower wages than whites.
                      There was a higher crime rate in their inner city
                        neighbourhoods.
                      The Civil Rights Movement was unable to give blacks the
                        same opportunities as whites; socially, economically and
                        politically.                                           (Any 2 x 1)      (2)

        3.1.3.       [Explanation of historical concept Source 3A – L1]
                      A philosophy that promoted social equality through the creation
                        of political and cultural institutions among African Americans.
                      A philosophy that grew out of Civil Rights Movement in USA in
                        the 1960’s and it also promoted black pride.
                      It is a call for African Americans to unite in solidarity and
                        become self-reliant in order to achieve genuine integration
                      Any other relevant response.                              (Any 1 x 2)    (1)

        3.1.4        [Extraction of evidence from the Source 3A – L1]
                      Racial dignity
                      Self-reliance                                                 (2 x 1)    (2)

        3.1.5        [Interpretation of information from Source 3A – L2]
                      There is no need for blacks to ask for permission from white
                         people for whatever they need.
                      Blacks would take their freedom even if it meant by force or
                         violence
                      Blacks prepared to die for their freedom Blacks deserve to be
                         self-reliant and have freedom from white authority both in
                         economics and politics.
                      Any other relevant response.                      (Any 2 x 2)            (4)

 3.2    3.2.1        [Extraction of evidence from Source 3B – L1]
                      To control the politics and politicians in his own community.
                      To carry on a political programme of re-education to open
                        people’s eyes.
                      To make black people become more politically conscious and
                        politically mature.
                      To own, operate and control the economy of their community.
                                                                             (Any 2 x 1)        (2)

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        3.2.2        [Interpretation of evidence from Source 3B – L2]
                      The United States government made African Americans
                         depend on the white people.
                      The conditions were not improving.
                      The United States preached democracy to the whole world but
                         failed to apply it in its own country.
                      The federal government failed to enforce the constitution of the
                         United States of America.
                      The rights of African Americans were not protected in the court
                         of law.
                      There was no economic freedom and also no political life that
                         was granted.
                      Any other relevant response.                        (Any 2 x 2)          (4)

        3.2.3        [Interpretation of evidence from Source 3B – L2]
                      A sit-in strategy is not working.
                      Malcolm X wanted a self-help philosophy.
                      A sit-in strategy is just a submissive method to white people.
                      A sit-in strategy means you cannot do anything for yourself.
                      Any other relevant response                          (Any 2 x 2)         (4)

        3.2.4        [Extraction of evidence from Source 3B – L1]
                      To start doing some standing up for themselves
                      To start some fighting to back that up
                      To join any kind of organisation; civic, religious, fraternal,
                        political or otherwise that’s based on lifting the black man up and
                        making him master of his own community                       (2 x 1)    (2)

 3.3    3.3.1         [Interpretation of evidence from Source 3C]
                      To show that the Black Panther Party was a dangerous
                          organisation.
                      To show that Black Panther Party members were ready to
                          protect themselves.
                      Both genders felt the oppression and they were committed to
                          fight for what was rightfully theirs
                      Any other relevant response.                      (Any 2 x 2)            (4)

        3.3.2         [Interpretation of evidence from Source 3C – L2]
                      It refers to African Americans who are carrying guns for self
                          defence
                      Members of Black Panther Party are ready for self-defence
                          against police brutality
                      Any other relevant response.                        (Any 1 x 2)          (2)

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 3.4    3.4.1    [Extraction of evidence from Source 3D – L1]
                  Racial pride
                  Self-sufficiency
                  Equality for all people of black descent               (Any 3 x 1)     (3)

        3.4.2    [Interpretation of evidence from Source 3D – L2]
                  White power structures only allowed whites to dominate all
                     aspects of the blacks’ lives
                  White power structures did not cater for the needs of blacks.
                  By deconstructing white power structures, Blacks can take
                     control of their own destiny
                  The African Americans should have a say and gain power.
                  The African Americans should fight for their rights.
                  Any other relevant response.                         (Any 1 x 2)       (2)

        3.4.3    [Evaluate the usefulness of evidence from Source 3D – L3]

                 The source is USEFUL because:

                    It gives information about the Black Power Movement and its
                     objectives.
                    It promoted Black Power.
                    It shows that without deconstructing white power structures
                     Blacks will never be free.
                    It also highlights other organisations that supported Black power
                     movements through self-help programmes
                    It also highlights that Black Power Movements was a violent and
                     anti-white organisation
                    Any other relevant response.                          (Any 2 x 2)    (4)

 3.5    [Comparison of evidence from Source 3B and 3D – L3]
         Both sources state the objectives of Black Power Movement
         Both sources indicate that the Black Power Movement should develop
           cultural, political and economic programmes.
         Source 3B states that the white government has failed to give black
           people freedom and their rights. Source 3D states that they need to
           deconstruct white power to have a black voice.
         Any other relevant response.                              (Any 2 x 2)           (4)

 3.6    [Interpretation, analysis and synthesis of evidence from relevant sources –
        L3]
         Leaders like Malcolm X and Carmichael were disillusioned with the gains
            of the Civil Rights Movements (Source 3A)
         Stokely Carmichael developed the Black Power Movement as alternative
            for Civil Rights Movement (Source 3A)
         Carmichael propagated Black solidarity and self-defence (Source 3A)
         Carmichael propagated violence to achieve self-reliance (Source 3A)
         Malcolm X felt that USA failed the Blacks (Source 3B)
         Malcolm X propagated self-help programmes (Source 3B)

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           Malcolm X propagated violence to achieve black nationalism (Source 3B)
           Malcolm X urged Blacks to be prepared to die for their freedom – ballot
            or bullet (Source 3B)
           Led to the establishment of the Black Panther Party by Newton Searle
            (Source 3C)
           The Black Panther members should carry guns for self-defence (Source
            3C)
           Carmichael favours violence to combat racism (Source 3D)
           Carmichael and Malcolm X influence led to the birth of the Black Panther
            Party
           Both wanted to deconstruct white power to have a black voice (Source
            3D)
           Any other relevant response.

         Use the following rubric to allocate a mark.

                                            CRITERIA                           MARKS
                         Cannot extract evidence or extract evidence
                          from the sources in a very elementary manner,
                          e.g. shows no or little understanding of how
                          did African American leaders contribute to
         LEVEL 1                                                                  0–2
                          the Black Power Movement in the United
                          States of America in the 1960s.
                         Use evidence partially to report on topic or
                          cannot report on topic.
                         Extract evidence from the sources that is mostly
                          relevant and relates to a great extent to the
                          topic, e.g. shows some understanding of how
                          African American leaders contributed to the
         LEVEL 2                                                                  3–5
                          Black Power Movement in the United States
                          of America in the 1960s.
                         Use evidence from sources in a very basic
                          manner.
                         Extract relevant evidence from the sources
                         Extracted evidence – relates well to the topic
                         Use evidence from sources very effectively in
                          an organised paragraph that shows an
                          understanding of the topic e.g. demonstrate a
                          thorough understanding of did African
         LEVEL 3                                                                  6–8
                          American leaders contribute to the Black
                          Power Movement in the United States of
                          America in the 1960s.
                         Uses evidence very effectively in an organised
                          paragraph that shows an 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 are expected to explain whether Mao Zedong’s policy of the Great Leap
 Forward and Cultural Revolution were his attempt to stamp his authority on the
 people of China during the 1950s and 1960s.

 MAIN ASPECTS

 Candidates could include the following aspects in their response:
  Introduction: Candidates should state whether they agree or disagree with the
    statement. They need to highlight whether Mao Zedong’ s policy of Great Leap
    Forward and Cultural Revolution were his attempt to stamp his authority on the
    people of China or not and indicate how they would support the line of argument.

 ELABORATION

 In agreeing with the statement, candidates could include the following points
 in their answer:

  Mao’s rise to power, the first five-year plan and hundred flowers campaign
   (background)
  Mao’s policies include Great Leap Forward and Cultural Revolution which was an
   attempt to establish communism.

 The Great Leap Forward:
  Mao Zedong’s Second Five-year plan that started in 1958
  It aimed to industrialise China to overtake capitalist countries, improve agricultural
     production to equal western countries
  End privatisation
  Rural cooperatives were amalgamated into People’s Communes (collectivisation)
  Forceful amalgamation of farmers into people’s communes
  Propaganda used to promote production

 How the Chinese responded to the Great Leap Forward:
  Owing the bad planning; poor support to peasants; corrupt local officials; high
    taxation on farm products; backyard industries produced inferior goods; industries
    collapsed
  It depended on peasants rather than on machinery to industrialise China
  It encouraged peasants to set up backyard industries (industrialisation on the
    countryside)
  It resulted in famine which led to the starvation of millions of people
  The economy collapsed

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     The Great Leap Forward failed within 3 years, also referred to as ‘Three Bitter
      Years /the Great Leap Backwards
     Mao Zedong was forced to allow a return to some form capitalism
     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 job as Chairman of the Chinese Communist Party
     In 1962, he handed over responsibility for the economy on President Liu Shaoqi
      and CCP general secretary Deng Xiaoping and withdrew from the political scene

 The Cultural Revolution:
  The intentions of China’s Communist Party (practical policies to improve
     economy; authoritarian form of government; empower landless peasant farmers;
     land reform process; nationalisation of heavy industries)
  Classless society (focused on improving conditions of peasants and workers;
     educated all Chinese to work together for a better China
  He launched the Cultural Revolution in 1966 to regain the power he lost after
     the failure of the Great Leap Forward
  He set up the Red Guards who: studied and spread ideas in the Little Red Book;
     educated peasants on principles of Communism; taught reading and writing; set
     up the purges (opponents of communism were killed) destroyed anti-communist
     art and books
  The Role of the Red Guards (Campaign to attack the four olds: changing of old
     ideas, traditional culture, customs and habits)
  Huge demonstrations were held in Tiananmen Square, Beijing and posters and
     pictures of Mao were put up everywhere
  The Little Red Book (contained Mao’s philosophies about Communism, all
     citizens expected to memorise principles of communism, a source of communist
     propaganda in China)
  Elimination of officials: Deng Xiaoping and Liu Shao qi were removed from office
     got rid of professionals (engineers; scientists; educators etc.)
  Closure of schools, colleges and universities (for being critical, liberal elitist
  Industry suffered and production stopped by 1968
  Any other relevant response.

 CONCLUSION:
  Candidates should tie up their argument with a relevant conclusion.
 If candidates should state they disagree; they should substantiate their line of
 argument with relevant historical evidence.                                      [50]

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 QUESTION 5:          INDEPENDENT AFRICA: COMPARATIVE STUDY-THE CONGO
                      AND TANZANIA

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

 SYNOPSIS

 In writing this essay, candidates should indicate to what extent Mobutu Sese Seko
 and Julius Nyerere’s political, economic, social and cultural policies ensured that the
 Congo and Tanzania emerged successful after gaining independence in the 1960s.
 Candidates should substantiate their answers with reference to political, economic,
 social and cultural policies.

 MAIN ASPECTS

 Candidates could include the following aspects in their response:
  Introduction: Candidates should focus on the challenges faced by Congo and
    Tanzania after independence.

 ELABORATION

 TANZANIA – Political achievements and challenges

       One party state based on democracy
       Common language – Swahili and English
       Adoption of Leadership Code
       Adoption of Ujamaa as content for Arusha Declaration
       TANU adopted the Arusha Declaration
       African unity
       Any other relevant response.

 CONGO – Political challenges

       Chaos since gaining independence from Belgium
       Patrice Lumumba elected prime minister
       Assassination of Lumumba – could not continue with his goals
       Coup d’état by Mobuto
       Civil wars
       Interference of Belgium in political structure
       Mobutuism
       Corruption and nepotism and his removal from power
       Any other relevant response.

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 TANZANIA – Economic challenges

     Implementation of Ujamaa
     Compulsory movement to Ujamaa villages
     Resistance to Ujamaa by the peasants
     Concept of familyhood and communal farming
     Ujamaa settlements failed to increase agricultural production
     Decline in agriculture
     Drop in exports and food shortages
     The impact of IFM and World Bank loans
     Nyerere’s admission of the failures of Ujamaa
     Any other relevant response

 CONGO – Economic challenges

     Zairianisation policy
     Industries were nationalised
     Congo nationals replaced foreign officials
     Lack of skills led to drop in agricultural production
     Drop in price of main export
     Mismanagement of the economy
     Corruption and theft of the state resources/Kleptocracy
     Country suffered foreign debts.
     Elite classes developed

 TANZANIA – social and cultural challenges

     Nyerere’s influence on social conditions (able to influence the social conditions of
      his people)
     Illiteracy improved
     Schools, clinics and hospitals built
     Primary healthcare improved
     Life expectancy improved
     African language (Swahili)
     Tanzania united across ethnic lines
     State radio and television broadcasted only Tanzanian music
     Any other relevant response

 CONGO – social and cultural challenges

     Higher education system expanded and also primary education rose
     French remained the language of instruction in Congo
     Children were taught European history and language
     Suits were outlawed and replaced by local clothing
     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 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 critically discuss the given statement and explain how various
 forms of civil society protests brought about change for most African Americans by the
 1960s.Candidates should use relevant examples to support their line of argument.

 MAIN ASPECTS

 Candidates should include the following aspects in their response:
  Introduction: Candidates should indicate how Africans were mobilised during the
    Montgomery Bus Boycott and other non-violent campaigns to fight for their civil
    rights in the 1950s and 1960s in the US. Relevant examples should be given in
    support of the line of argument.

 ELABORATION

 o Background – segregation and discrimination in the USA
 o Role of Martin Luther King Junior and non-violent policy
 o Montgomery Bus Boycott – Protest action by Rosa Parks resulted in a mass
   boycott of city’s bus systems; Martin Luther King Jr rose to prominence and argued
   for non-violent mass protest. Led to desegregation on busses by the end of 1955,
   Federal court declared segregation of public transport unconstitutional.
 o Sit-ins (from 1960) – Greensboro, North Carolina, four students staged a ‘sit-in’ at
   a whites only lunch counter. Sit-ins spread across the segregated south Black and
   white students formed the Student Non-violent Coordinating Committee to support
   Civil Rights Movement – six lunch counters in Nashville changed their policy and
   desegregated their counters.
 o Freedom rides – (non-racial/non-violent) – sat in buses and travelled from north
   to deep south to test new federal laws prohibiting segregation on national bus
   system attacked by mobs, bombed, thrown in jail and not protected by local police-
   thousands volunteered and President Kennedy was forced to order federal marshals
   to protect Freedom Riders. Tough new legislation introduced by federal order on 1
   November 1961 officially desegregated all interstate public facilities
 o Demonstrations and marches:
   o Birmingham 1963 – Mass demonstrations, including a children’s march were
        met with violent reaction from police President Kennedy stated on TV that
        racial segregation was a moral issue. On 10 May 1963 city businesses and
        municipality announce that municipal facilities would be desegregated.
   o March to Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC 1963– 250 000 people took
        part in non-racial, non-violent march to Washington to demand full equality and
        jobs, Martin Luther King Jr gave the ‘I have a dream speech’.

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