# History Grade 12 Paper 1 NSC November 2012 Memo (English)

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- Year: 2012
- Exam period: NSC November Exam
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                               NATIONAL
                          SENIOR CERTIFICATE

                                GRADE 12

                                HISTORY P1

                              NOVEMBER 2012

                               MEMORANDUM

MARKS: 150

                        This memorandum consists of 33 pages.

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History/P1                                    2                               DBE/November 2012
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1.     SOURCE-BASED QUESTIONS

1.1 The following Learning Outcomes and Assessment Standards will be assessed in
    this question paper:

LEARNING             ASSESSMENT STANDARDS
OUTCOMES             THE ABILITY OF THE LEARNER TO:

Learning             1. Formulate questions to analyse concepts for investigation within
Outcome 1               the context of what is being studied. (Not for examination
                        purpose).
(Historical
enquiry)             2. Access a variety of relevant sources of information in order to
                        carry out an investigation. (Not for examination purpose).

                     3. Interpret and evaluate information and data from sources.

                      4. Engage with sources of information evaluating the usefulness of
                         the sources for the task, including stereotypes, subjectivity and
                         gaps in the evidence available to the learners.

Learning             1. Analyse historical concepts as social constructs.
Outcome 2            2. Examine and explain the dynamics of changing power relations
(Historical             within the societies studied.
concepts)            3. Compare and contrast interpretations and perspectives of events,
                        people’s actions and changes in order to draw independent
                        conclusions about the actions or events.
Learning             1. Identify when an interpretation of statistics may be controversial
Outcome 3               and engage critically with the conclusions presented by the data.
(Knowledge           2. Synthesise information to construct an original argument using
construction            evidence to support the argument.
and                  3. Sustain and defend a coherent and balanced argument with
communication)          evidence provided and independently accessed.
                     4. Communicate knowledge and understanding in a variety of ways
                        including discussion (written and oral) debate, creating a piece of
                        historical writing using a variety of genres, research assignments,
                        graphics, oral presentation.

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History/P1                                   3                                DBE/November 2012
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1.2 The following levels of questions were used to assess source-based questions:

                      LEVELS OF SOURCE-BASED QUESTIONS

                         •   Extract relevant information and data from the
                             sources.
LEVEL 1 (L1)             •   Organise information logically.
                         •   Explain historical concepts.

                         • Categorise appropriate or relevant source of
                            information provided to answer the questions raised.
                         • Analyse the information and data gathered from a
                           variety of sources.
LEVEL 2 (L2)
                         • Evaluate the sources of information provided to
                            assess the appropriateness of the sources for the
                            task.

                         •   Interpret and evaluate information and data from the
                             sources.
                         •   Engage with sources of information evaluating the
                             usefulness of the sources for the task taking into account
                             stereotypes, subjectivity and gaps in the evidence
                             available.
                         •   Analyse historical concepts as social constructs.
                         •   Examine and explain the dynamics of changing power
LEVEL 3 (L3)
                             relations within the aspects of societies studied.
                         •   Compare and contrast interpretations and perspectives of
                             peoples’ actions or events and changes to draw
                             independent conclusions about the actions or events.
                         •   Identify when an interpretation of statistics may be
                             controversial and engage critically with the conclusions
                             presented by the data.

1.3 The following table indicates how to assess source-based questions:

•   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.

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History/P1                                  4                              DBE/November 2012
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2.    EXTENDED WRITING

2.1 The extended writing questions focus on one of the following levels:

                                LEVELS OF QUESTIONS
Level 1
 •    Discuss or describe according to a given line of argument set out in the
      extended writing question.
 •    Plan and construct an argument based on evidence, using the evidence to
      reach a conclusion.
Level 2
 •    Synthesise information to construct an original argument using evidence to
      support the argument.
 •    Sustain and defend a coherent and balanced argument with evidence.
 •    Write clearly and coherently in constructing the argument.

2.2 Marking of extended writing

•    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 EXTENDED WRITING
     MARKING GUIDELINE FOR A SPECIFIC ESSAY.

•    WHEN ASSESSING OPEN-ENDED SOURCE-BASED QUESTIONS, LEARNERS
     SHOULD BE CREDITED FOR ANY OTHER RELEVANT RESPONSES.

Global assessment of extended writing

The extended writing will be assessed holistically (globally). This approach requires the
educator 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 of
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 extended writing marking 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 and
•     The learner's interpretation of the question

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History/P1                                                    5                                     DBE/November 2012
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Assessment procedures of extended writing

1.       Keep the synopsis in mind when assessing extended writing.

2.        During the first reading of the extended writing ticks need to be awarded for a relevant
         introduction (indicated by a bullet in 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 marking
         guideline/memorandum) e.g. in an answer where there are 5 main points there will be
         7 ticks.

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√

    4.       The matrix
             4.1    Use of analytical matrix in the marking of extended writing (refer to page 6)
                   In the marking of extended writing with reference to page 6 the given criteria shown in the matrix
                   should be used. In assessing the extended writing note should be taken of 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.
                   4.1.1    The first reading of extended writing will be to determine to what extent the main
                            aspects have been covered and to determine the content level (on the matrix).
C              LEVEL 4

                       4.1.2     The second reading of extended writing will relate to the level (on the matrix) of
                                 presentation.                               C           LEVEL 4
                       4.1.3     Allocate an overall mark with the             P          LEVEL 5

                                 use of the matrix.                        C            LEVEL 4
                                                                           P            LEVEL 5
                                                                                                        18-19

              4.2        Use of holistic rubric in the marking of extended writing (refer to page 7)
                         The given rubric which takes into account both content and presentation should be used in the
                         marking of extended writing.
             C and P           LEVEL 5       18 - 20

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 Grade 12 ANALYTICAL MATRIX FOR EXTENDED WRITING: TOTAL MARKS: 30
                      LEVEL 7          LEVEL 6           LEVEL 5           LEVEL 4          LEVEL 3          LEVEL 2         LEVEL 1
PRESENTATION          Very well        Well planned      Well planned      Planned and      Shows some       Attempts to     Little analysis
                      planned and      and structured.   and structured.   constructed an   evidence of a    structure the   and historical
                      structured.      Synthesis of      Constructed a     argument.        planned and      answer.         explanation.
                      Good             information       clear             Evidence used    constructed      Largely         No structure in
                      synthesis of     Constructed an    argument.         to support       argument.        descriptive/    answer.
                      information.     original well -   Conclusions       argument.        Some             some attempt
                      Constructed an   balanced,         drawn from        Conclusion       evidence used    at developing
                      argument         independent       evidence.         reached based    to support       an argument.
CONTENT               Well balanced    argument.         Evidence used     on evidence.     argument.
                      argument.        Evidence used     to support        Writing          Conclusion not
                      Sustained and    to defend the     argument.         structured.      clearly
                      defended the     argument.         Reached                            supported by
                      argument                           independent                        evidence.
                      throughout.                        conclusion.
                                                         Evidence used
                                                         to support
                                                         conclusion.
LEVEL 7
Question has
been fully
answered.
Content                   27-30            24-26
selection fully
relevant to line of
argument.
LEVEL 6
Question has
been answered.
Content                   24-26              23              21-22
selection
relevant to a line
of argument.
LEVEL 5
Question
answered to a
great extent.                              21-22               20              18-19
Content
adequately
covered and
relevant.
LEVEL 4
Question
recognisable in
answer.                                                      18-19               17             15-16
Some omissions/
irrelevant
content
selection.
LEVEL 3
Content
selection does
not always                                                                     15-16              14             12-13
relate.
Omissions in
coverage.
LEVEL 2
Sparse content.
Question                                                                                        12-13              11             9-10
inadequately
addressed.
LEVEL 1
Question not
answered.                                                                                                         9-10             0-8
Inadequate
content.
Totally irrelevant.

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GRADE 12 HOLISTIC RUBRIC TO ASSESS AN ESSAY USING SOURCES AND OWN KNOWLEDGE. TOTAL
MARKS: 30
LEVEL                If the candidate has demonstrated all or most of the skills listed in a particular level, she/he will
                     be awarded a mark relevant to the category.
7                    Consistently focuses on topic – demonstrates a logical and coherent progress towards a conclusion
Outstanding          Clearly comprehends the sources
80–100%              Uses all or most of the sources and own knowledge
24–30                Selects relevant sources
                     Quotes selectively
                     Groups sources (not essential but should not merely list sources)
    [Excellent]      Demonstrates a setting of sources in background understanding
                     If appropriate, deals fully with counter-argument
                     Refers appropriately to relevancy, bias, accuracy, limitation of sources
                     Expresses him/herself clearly
                     Concludes essay with clear focus on topic – takes a stand (i.e. reaches an independent conclusion)
6                    Makes a good effort to focus consistently on the topic but, at times, argument loses some focus
Meritorious          Clearly comprehends the sources
70–79%               Uses all or most of the sources and own knowledge
21–23                Selects relevant sources
                     Quotes selectively
                     Good use of relevant evidence from the sources.
    [Very Good]      Good attempt to consider counter-argument
                     Good attempt to refer to relevancy, bias, accuracy, limitation of source
                     Expression good
                     Concludes essay with clear focus on topic – takes a stand (i.e. reaches an independent conclusion)
5                    Makes an effort to focus on the topic but argument has lapses in focus
Substantial          Comprehends most of the sources
60–69%               Uses most of the sources and own knowledge
18–20                Selects relevant sources
                     Expression good but with lapses
                     Perhaps, lacking some depth of overall-focus, or does not make reference to one or more relevant
        [Good]       sources
                     If appropriate, makes an attempt to consider counter-argument
                     Rather superficial or no attempt to refer to relevancy, bias, accuracy, limitation of sources
                     Makes an attempt to take a stand (focuses on limitations, etc.) in reaching an independent
                     conclusion
4                    Makes some effort to focus on the topic but argument has many lapses in focus
Moderate             Moderate comprehension of most of the sources
50–59%               Moderate use of relevant evidence from the sources and own knowledge
15–17                Moderate attempt to consider counter-argument
                     Moderate attempt to refer to relevancy, bias, accuracy, limitation of sources
   [Satisfactory]    Expression is satisfactory
                     Makes an attempt to take a stand but there are serious inconsistencies with making links with the rest
                     of the essay
                     Essay might have a tendency to list sources and “tag” on focus
3                    Little attempt to focus on the topic
Adequate             Little comprehension of the sources
40–49%               Struggles to select relevant information from the sources and own knowledge
12–14                No quotes – or generally irrelevant
                     Makes little effort to consider counter-arguments
        [Fair]       Mainly characterised by listing of sources
                     No attempt to refer to relevancy, bias, accuracy of sources
                     Expression poor
                     Makes a poor attempt to take a stand. (i.e. battles to reach an independent conclusion)
2                    Unable to focus on the topic
Elementary           Unable to identify relevant sources and limited use of own knowledge
30–39%               No quotes – or generally irrelevant
09–11                Makes no effort to consider counter-argument
                     Essay characterised by listing of sources
        [Weak]       No attempt to refer to relevancy, bias, accuracy of sources
                     Expression very poor
                     Makes a very poor attempt to take a stand – if at all
1                    No attempt to focus on the topic
Not Achieved         Uses no sources
0–29%                Does not use own knowledge
0–8                  Completely irrelevant
      [Poor]         Copies directly from the sources
                     Answer extremely poor

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QUESTION 1:          HOW DID THE USA AND THE USSR CONTRIBUTE TO THE
                     COLD WAR TENSION IN CUBA?

1.1
1.1.1 [Extraction of evidence from Source 1A – L1 – LO1 (AS3)]
      • Around socialist countries
      • USSR borders (Turkey and Italy)                                               (2 x 1) (2)

1.1.2 [Interpretation of evidence from Source 1A – L2 – LO1 (AS3); LO2 (AS2)]
      • US rejected proposals to remove American bases from foreign territory
      • USSR felt threatened with US missiles that were placed near
           Russian satellite sites in Europe e.g. Turkey
      •    Defence of Cuba
      •    Extend sphere of influence
      •    Any other relevant response                                        (any 1 x 2) (2)

1.1.3 [Evaluate bias in Source 1A – L3 – LO1 (AS3 and 4)]
      Candidates need to state to what extent the source is BIASED or NOT
      BIASED. Candidates should use the following to support their viewpoint:

       BIASED
       • Written by the Soviet Union's foreign secretary – Andrei Gromyko
       • Wanted to discredit the USA
       • Ploy to expand communist ideology
       • Justified the deployment of missiles to Cuba
       • Does not provide USA’s reasons for actions against Cuba
       • Any other relevant response

       NOT BIASED
       • Foreign secretary is reporting on the facts
       • Gave information on US military bases near Soviet satellite states
       • Any other relevant response                                            (any 1 x 3) (3)

1.1.4 [Ascertain justification of evidence from Source 1A – L3– LO1 (AS3 and 4);
      LO2 (AS2)]
      Candidates need to state whether Castro was JUSTIFIED or NOT JUSTIFIED.
      Candidates should use the following to support their viewpoint.

       JUSTIFIED
       • Wanted protection from the USA's interference in Cuba
       • Wanted to demonstrate to the USA that it had powerful friends
           like the USSR
       • Wanted to protect Cuba from a US invasion or interference in its
          domestic policies / Cuba was militarily weak
       • Any other relevant response

       NOT JUSTIFIED
       • It was an act of war
       • Intensified the nuclear arms race/Cold War tensions
       • Increased the Soviet sphere of influence in the USA and Caribbean
         and led to the spread of communism
       • Any other relevant response                                       (any 2 x 2) (4)
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1.1.5 [Interpretation of evidence from Source 1A – L2 – LO1(AS3); LO2 (AS2)]
      • USA's invasion of Cuba
      • Increased tension between the USA and the USSR                       (2 x 1) (2)

1.2
1.2.1 [Interpretation of evidence from Source 1B – L2 – LO1 (AS3); LO2 (AS2)]
       • Blockade of Cuba by USA
       • Kennedy ready to confront the USSR
       • Deployment of missiles to Cuba
       • Any other relevant response                                          (1 x 2) (2)

1.2.2 [Interpretation of evidence from Source 1B – L3 – LO1(AS3); LO2 (AS2)]
      • Kennedy was ready for a war with the Soviet Union
      • Kennedy was a forceful leader
      • Kennedy was prepared to defend the USA against the Soviet Union
      • Any other relevant response                                     (any 2 x 2) (4)

1.2.3    [Interpretation of evidence from Source 1B – L2 – LO1(AS3); LO2 (AS2)]
        • Shocked – that the USSR was responsible for placing the missiles
        • Concerned/dismay/anger that the USA was threatening the USSR with war
        • Regarded it as US propaganda
        • Any other relevant response                                      (any 2 x 2) (4)

1.3
 1.3.1 [Explanation of a concept from Source 1C – L1 – LO2 (AS1)]
       (a) Cold War
       • Ideological conflict between the USA and the USSR
       • Struggle that developed between the USSR and the USA and their respective allies
       • War waged by means of economic pressure, selective aid and propaganda
       • Any other relevant response                                  (any 1 x 2) (2)

        (b) Quarantine
        • To prevent the entry of ships into Cuba
        • To blockade the entry of USSR missiles into Cuba
        • Any other relevant response                                       (any 1 x 2) (2)

1.3.2 [Interpretation of evidence from Source 1C – L2 – LO1(AS3); LO2 (AS2)]
      • Actions (blockade) were seen as a threat of an imminent war
      • USA's actions (blockade) could be assumed as an act of war
      • Blockade of USSR's ships to Cuba was seen as an act of provocation
      • Tried to first solve the crisis diplomatically
      • Kennedy not abiding to laws regarding international waters
      • Any other relevant response                                     (any 1 x 2) (2)

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1.3.3 [Interpretation of evidence from Source 1C – L2 – LO1 (AS3); LO2 (AS2)]
      • Kennedy claimed that Russian authorities were not honest
          about the role of Cuba
      • Kennedy blamed the USSR for the missile crisis in Cuba
      • Reluctant to remove the blockade/quarantine
      • Viewed as a declaration of war
      • Any other relevant response                                      (any 2 x 2) (4)

1.3.4 [Interpretation of evidence from Source 1C – L3 – LO1(AS3); LO2 (AS2)
      Candidates can select either KHRUSHCHEV or KENNEDY and support their
      answer with relevant evidence.

       KENNEDY
       • President Kennedy's actions were tantamount to war
       • President Kennedy declared a quarantine
       • Was only responding to the threat of Russian influence in Cuba
       • Imposed a quarantine on Soviet ships
       • Used unconventional methods to extend the Cold War
       • Any other relevant response

       KHRUSHCHEV
       • President Khrushchev was responsible for the building of missile bases
       • Assurances given by the Russian government proved fruitless
       • Tried to use Cuba to spread communist influence in Cuba and the Caribbean
       • Tried to increase Russian influence in Cuba
       • Any other relevant response                                      (any 2 x 2) (4)

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1.4    [Interpretation, analysis and synthesis of evidence from all sources –
       L3 – LO1 (AS3 and 4); LO2 (AS1, 2 and 3); LO3 (AS1, 2, 3 and 4)]
       Candidates may use the following points to answer the question:

       •      Crisis had a positive and negative impact on Khrushchev’s political career
       •      Positive – improved the relationship between USA and USSR; prevented the US
             invasion of Cuba and nuclear war
       •      Negative - Khrushchev seen as weak leader; lost prestige and popularity; army lost
             confidence in his political leadership; Khrushchev removed from power
       •      Any other relevant response

       Use the following rubric to allocate a mark:

                     •   Uses evidence in an elementary manner e.g.
                         shows little or no understanding of the impact
                         of the Cuban missile crisis on Khrushchev's
      LEVEL 1                                                                 MARKS: 0–2
                         political career.
                     •   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 an understanding
      LEVEL 2            of the impact of the Cuban missile crisis on         MARKS: 3–5
                         Khrushchev's political career.
                     •   Uses evidence in a very basic manner
                     •   Uses relevant evidence e.g. demonstrates a
                         thorough understanding of the impact of the
                         Cuban missile crisis on Khrushchev's political
      LEVEL 3                                                                 MARKS: 6–8
                         career
                     •   Uses evidence very effectively in an organised
                          paragraph that shows an understanding of the topic
                                                                                                   (8)

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1.5    EXTENDED WRITING

       1.5.1 [Plan and construct an argument based on evidence using analytical
             and interpretative skills - L1 – LO1 (AS 3 and 4); LO2 (AS1, 2 and 3); LO3
             (AS1, 2, 3 and 4)]

               SYNOPSIS

               Candidates need to explain how the USSR and the USA contributed to
               Cold War tensions in Cuba.

               MAIN ASPECTS

               Candidates should include the following aspects in their response:

               •     Introduction: Candidates should focus on the reasons that led to the
                     Cuban missile crisis.

               ELABORATION

               •     The coming to power of Castro
               •     The American reaction (blockade, calls for removal, threatened invasion of
                     Cuba)
               •     The Soviet response (disobeyed the blockade, did not admit to missiles sites
                     in Cuba)
               •     Soviet Union admits to missiles but claims it is for defensive purposes only (It
                     will only remove missiles if America does not attack Cuba)
               •     The Soviet Union asks for the removal of missiles from Turkey - America was
                     reluctant
               •     Tensions increased as an American spy plane was shot down over Cuba
               •     America accepts the Soviet Union's and Khrushchev's conditions
               •     The missiles were removed and sites dismantled under United Nations
                     supervision
               •     Hotline was set up between the White House and Kremlin and a Nuclear Test
                     Ban Treaty was signed
               •     Through negotiations a 'Hot War' was averted
               •     USSR's prestige was damaged and Khrushchev removed from power
               •     Any other relevant response

               •     Conclusion: Candidates need to tie up the discussion with a relevant
                     conclusion.                                                        (30)

       Use the matrix on page 6 in this document to assess this extended writing

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       1.5.2   [Synthesise information to construct an original argument using
               evidence from the sources and own knowledge to support the argument -
               L2 – LO1 (AS 3 and 4); LO2 (AS1, 2 and 3); LO3 (AS1, 2, 3 and 4)]

               SYNOPSIS
               In answering this question, candidates can either agree or disagree
               with the statement. In agreeing with the statement they should discuss
               how the Cuban missile crisis almost led to a full-scale nuclear war. In
               disagreeing with the statement candidates must substantiate their
               response with relevant evidence.

               MAIN ASPECTS

               Candidates should include the following aspects in their response:

               •     Introduction: Candidates should critically discuss the validity of the
                      statement and indicate how they intend answering the question.
               ELABORATION

               In evaluating this statement, candidates need to indicate whether
               they agree or disagree. The following aspects can be used to support
               the line of argument. (AGREE)

               •     Reasons for the deployment of missiles to Cuba
               •     Kennedy calls for the removal of missiles, launched a blockade
                      instead of an attack showed he was searching for a peaceful solution
               •     Khrushchev shows he is also willing to give peace a chance by
                      asking America not to invade Cuba and to lift the blockade
               •     Khrushchev left the door open for discussions on missile crisis
               •     Khrushchev requested that America remove missiles from Turkey
               •     Kennedy did not accede to this demand publicly, but privately gave
                     the USSR assurances that missiles will be removed
               •     Kennedy showed restraint when an American spy plane was shot
                      over Cuban airspace
               •     Kennedy demanded the removal of missiles or the USSR will be attacked
               •     Khrushchev finally agrees
               •     Both leaders emerge from these crises as victors
               •     Any other relevant response

               •     Conclusion: Candidates should tie up their argument.      (30)
                                                                               [75]
       Use the matrix on page 7 in this document to assess this extended writing.

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QUESTION 2:          WHAT WERE THE POSSIBILITIES AND CONSTRAINTS OF
                     JULIUS NYERERE'S POLICY OF AFRICAN SOCIALISM ON
                     TANZANIA IN THE 1960s?

2.1
2.1.1 [Explanation of a concept from Source 2A – L1 – LO2 (AS1)]
      • Communal labour/working together for the benefit of the community
      • To develop a prosperous and self-reliant society
      • Extended family or family-hood/neighbourliness (as a foundation for African
         Socialism)
      • Any other relevant response                                      (any 1 x 2) (2)

2.1.2 [Interpretation of Source 1A - L2 - LO1(AS3)]
      • Urban dwellers that benefitted from the labour of peasants
      • Urban dwellers did not contribute to the development of Tanzania
      • Any other relevant response                                    (any 1 x 2) (2)

2.1.3 [Extraction of evidence from Source 2A – L1 – LO1 (AS3); LO2 (AS2)]
      • Nationalised the labour union movement
      • Installed a one party state/No opposition parties were allowed
      • Spoke of ujamaa/African Socialism
      • Opportunities for public participation disappeared             (any 1 x 1) (1)

2.1.4    [Extraction of evidence from Source 2A – L1 – LO1 (AS3); LO2 (AS2)]
        • Traditional African society was destroyed
        • Allowed the exploitation of Tanzanian human and material
             resources/people became greedy/created land parasites        (any 1 x 1 ) (1)

2.1.5 [Interpretation of Source 2A-L2-LO1 (AS3)]
      • People working together
      • People seem happy and content to work
      • Any other relevant response                                         (any 1 x 2) (2)

2.1.6 [Analysing and interpreting of visual Source 2A – L2 – LO1 (AS4); LO2 (AS2)]
      Nyerere would have been satisfied because:

        •    Policy of ujamaa was realised and worked effectively
        •    Tanzanians were working together to sustain themselves
        •    Tanzanians were happy with the policy of ujamaa
        •    Food production increased
        •    Any other relevant response                                   (any 2 x 2) (4)

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2.1.7 [Ascertain the accuracy of evidence in Source 2A-L3-LO1(AS4)]
      Candidates need to state whether the source is ACCURATE or NOT
      ACCURATE and support their answer with relevant evidence.

       ACCURATE
       • Policy of ujamaa was successfully implemented/increased food production
       • 'Families' busy with agricultural production
       • Tanzanians have accepted ujamaa as a mode of production
       • Shows an actual communal farm
       • Any other relevant response

       NOT ACCURATE
       • The photograph could have been posed for
       • Many Tanzanians were reluctant to settle in ujamaa farms
       • Photograph may have been for purpose of propaganda to show the success
          of ujamaa
       • Does not show the failures of ujamaa
       • Any other relevant response                                  (any 2 x 2) (4)

2.1.8 [Comparison of information in Source 2A (visual and written) to explain how they
       support each other L3 – LO1 (AS4); LO2 (AS3)]
      Candidates need to state how the WRITTEN SOURCE supports the VISUAL
      SOURCE:

       • The written source outlines Nyerere's ideas of how he wanted to
         change the economic policy of Tanzania via the policy of ujamaa
         while the visual source portrays the success of this policy
       • The written source focuses on how Tanzanians' benefited
          from ujamaa while the visual source shows an abundance in production
          of food
       • The written source mentions familyhood which is depicted in the visual source
          (people working together)
       • Any other relevant response                                       (any 2 x 2) (4)

2.2
2.2.1 [Analysing Source 2B – L2 – LO1 (AS4); LO2 (AS2)]
       • Intention of the policy was to move them from one piece of land (which
          they were used to), to another.
       • They were moved from areas (land) where they had successfully
          grown crops to areas (land) where they were not successful
       • The aim of ujamaa was to make Tanzania self-sufficient and prosperous
           but this policy led to poverty
       • Self help imposed by the state
       • Any other relevant response                                       (any 1 x 3) (3)

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2.2.2    [Justification of evidence from Source 2B – L3 – LO1 (AS3 and 4)]
        Candidates need to state whether peasants were JUSTIFIED or NOT
        JUSTIFIED in resisting the policy of ujamaa. Candidates should use the
        following to support their viewpoint.

        JUSTIFIED
        • Peasants were forced to live and work in ujamaa villages
        • Food security was compromised
        • They were unwilling to desecrate the grave sites of their ancestors
        • They were not prepared to give up their land and heritage for the sake
          of government policies
        • To give up the personal security of private plots for the sake of communal ones
        • Any other relevant response

        NOT JUSTIFIED
        • Ujamaa was the official policy of the government which peasants
          had to follow
        • For ujamaa to be a success, peasants had to co-operate
        • Could not defy government policy
        • Any other relevant response                                           (any 2 x 2) (4)
2.2.3 [Extraction of information from Source 2B – L1 – LO1 (AS3 and 4)]
      • Tanzania became one of the poorest nations in Africa
      • It accumulated a huge debt
      • Dependent on foreign aid
      • Over dependence on agriculture and not industry
      • Any other relevant response                                             (any 2 x 1) (2)

2.2.4 [Evaluation of Source 2B - L2-LO 1(AS3); LO2 (AS1)]
      Viewpoint 2 supports the policy of ujamaa in the following ways:

        •    Primary health care for rural areas improved
        •    Water borne disease were eradicated
        •    Piped water was supplied to most Tanzanians
        •    Life expectancy increased
        •    Gap between the income levels of rural and urban dwellers was reduced
        •    Tanzania had one of the highest literacy rates in Africa
        •    Primary education was free and compulsory
        •    Any other relevant response                                     (any 2 x 2) (4)

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2.2.5    [Comparison of Source 2A- L3- LO2 (AS3 )]
        Candidates need to indicate how Viewpoint 1 differs from Viewpoint 2
        and support their answer with relevant evidence

        VIEWPOINT 1 – FAILURE
        • Depicts failure
        • Many Tanzanians did not support the policy of ujamaa.
        • Tanzania became one of the poorest countries in Africa because of the
           policy of ujamaa.
        • Accumulated a huge debt
        • Ujamaa villages could not produce enough food to feed Tanzanians

        VIEWPOINT 2 – SUCCESS
        • Depicts success
        • The rural areas were provided with basic education and health services
        • Piped water was provided
        • Life expectancy improved
        • Any other relevant response                                            (2 x 2) (4)

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                                       NSC – Memorandum

2.3    [Interpretation, analysis and synthesis of evidence from all sources – L3 – LO1
        (AS 3 and 4), LO2 (AS1, 2 and 3) LO3 (AS 1, 2, 3 and 4)]

        Candidates may use the following points to answer the question:

        POSITIVE
         • Villagisation ensured that Tanzanians returned to traditional ways of living
         • Families worked together in agriculture – ujamaa
         • Gap between rich and poor reduced
         • High literacy rates
         • Improved health care and life expectancy increased
         • Access to clean water and sanitation

        NEGATIVE
        • Ujamaa also led to increasing unemployment
        • Poverty and destitution became endemic
        • Unequal society was created
        • Disease and famine affected most Tanzanians
        • Lack of housing and basic amenities
        • Tanzania became one of poorest countries in Africa
        • Tanzania began to depend on the IMF and World Bank for financial assistance
        • 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 impact of
                        Nyerere's programme of villagisation on ordinary
                                                                             MARKS: 0–2
      LEVEL 1           Tanzanians
                      • 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 the impact of Nyerere's programme of              MARKS: 3–5
      LEVEL 2
                        villagisation on ordinary Tanzanians
                     • Uses evidence in a very basic manner
                     • Uses relevant evidence e.g. that shows a thorough
                         understanding of the impact of Nyerere's
                        programme of villagisation on ordinary Tanzanians MARKS: 6–8
      LEVEL 3
                     • Uses evidence very effectively in an organized
                        paragraph that shows an understanding of the topic
                                                                                                (8)

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2.4    EXTENDED WRITING

       2.4.1 [Plan and construct an argument based on evidence using analytical and
             interpretative skills - L1 – LO1 (AS3 and 4); LO2 (AS1, 2 and 3); LO3
             (AS1, 2, 3 and 4)]

               SYNOPSIS

               Candidates should discuss the possibilities and constraints of Julius Nyerere's
               policies on Tanzania.

               MAIN ASPECTS

               Candidates should include the following aspects in their response:

               •     Introduction: Candidates should focus on the policies that Nyerere adopted
                     after attaining independence.

               ELABORATION

               POSSIBILITIES
                • The 1967 Arusha Declaration set out Nyerere's vision for ujamaa
                • Tanzanians should return to their traditional African way of
                    life villagisation and ujamaa
                • Tanzania should build its own economy and not depend on
                   foreign aid – avoid dependency syndrome
               • Villages should farm collectively which would be to the benefit of
                  the whole community
               • Tanzanians had to become self-reliant (Agricultural production had
                  to be increased)
               • Literacy levels increased because of compulsory education for all
                  Tanzanian children
               • Peasants were educated in modern farming methods
               • A Leadership Code was introduced to prohibit politicians from
                  becoming corrupt
                • Health services were improved and Tanzanians had access to piped
                  water
               • Nyerere wanted to create a socialist country by reducing the gap
                  between rich and poor

              CONSTRAINTS
               • Peasants were reluctant to change their lifestyle and farming
                 practices
               • They were unsure of improvements that ujamaa villages would bring
               • Fewer people were engaged in co-operative farming
               • Many lacked the knowledge of modern farming methods
               • Shortage of farm equipment hampered success
               • Government officials also were not committed to the concept of
                 ujamaa
               • Peasants were forced to sell their crops at low prices

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                • Foreign capitalists and government officials autocratically set
                  food prices
                • Lead to many abandoning communal farms
                • Any other relevant response
                • Conclusion: Candidates should tie up their argument with a relevant
                  conclusion.                                                         (30)

       Use the matrix on page 6 in this document to assess this extended writing.

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                                        NSC – Memorandum
       2.4.2 [Synthesise information to construct an original argument using
             evidence from the sources and own knowledge to support the argument -
             L2 – LO1 (AS3 and 4); LO2 (AS1, 2 and 3); LO3 (AS1, 2, 3 and 4)]

               SYNOPSIS
               Candidates should assess whether Nyerere's policy of African socialism
               transformed Tanzania politically, socially and economically. In their
               assessment, they must mention if these policies were a success or not.

               MAIN ASPECTS

               Candidates should include the following points in their response.

               •     Introduction: Candidates must indicate whether they agree or disagree
                     with the statement and then substantiate their argument with relevant
                     evidence.

               ELABORATION

               Politically
               • Nyerere's vision of a socialist Tanzania was set out in the Arusha
                  Declaration [Provision for a one party state, One-party
                  states could be democratic, Elections on regular basis etc]
               • Workers had the right to participate in the decision making process
               • TANU leaders were both peasants and workers
               • Attempted to eliminate government corruption - Leadership Code
                  introduced
               • Tanzania was once one of the most stable countries in Africa

               Socially
               • Attempts to eliminate class distinction [Rural society shared wealth,
                  gap between the rich and poor was reduced]
               • 'Villagisation' was introduced - made easier for government to provide
                 services [Villages should farm collectively; Villages overcrowded]
               • Salaries of government workers should not be high
               • Focus was on collective values and not on individualism
               • Manual labour should be respected and encouraged
               • Health and educational successes

               Economically
               • Tanzania should be self-reliant and economically self-sufficient
               • Families worked together to produce food for their own consumption
               • Food production declined drastically [Tanzania dependant on imports]
               • Key companies were nationalised – production decreased
               • Government took loans from the IMF and the World bank - dependency
                 syndrome
               • Economic success limited
               • Any other relevant response
               •     Conclusion: Candidates should tie up their argument with a
                     relevant conclusion.                                       (30)
                                                                                [75]
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QUESTION 3:          WHAT FORMS OF CIVIL SOCIETY PROTESTS EMERGED IN
                     THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (USA) IN THE 1960s?

3.1
3.1.1 [Extract information from Source 3A – L1 – LO1 (AS3)
       • Wanted to join the student committee
       • Wanted to be part of the demonstration
       • Any other relevant response                                        (any 2 x 1) (2)

3.1.2 [Analysing Source 3A – L2 – LO1 (AS4); LO2 (AS2)]
      • Both were racists
      • Both practised and displayed discriminatory tendencies
      • Both were reluctant to embrace freedom loving Americans
      • Any other relevant response                                         (any 1 x 2) (2)

3.1.3 [Explanation of historical concept from the visual source 3A - L1 – LO2(AS1)]
      • To keep people apart in terms of their race
      • Treated people differently with regard to where they stayed, play etc.
      • Any other relevant response                                         (any 1 x 2) (2)

3.1.4 [Analysing the messages conveyed by the photograph in Source 3A – L2 –
      LO1 (AS4)]
      • To highlight the practice of discrimination/harassment
      • To show the lack of tolerance and respect for other human beings
      • Shows the attitude of the civil rights activists
      • Any other relevant response                                   (any 2 x 2) (4)

3.1.5 [Analysing Source 3A – L2 – LO1 (AS4); LO2 (AS2)]
        (a)
       • Confrontational
       • Disrespectful
       • Ill-mannered
       • Lacked tolerance
       • Intimidatory
       • Abusive/aggressive
       • Any other relevant response                                        (any 1 x 2) (2)

        (b)
       • Showed strong commitment and challenged segregatory laws by
            staying and refusing to leave
       • Strong opposition to segregation
       • Brave in fighting for freedom and justice
       • Non-confrontational and peaceful
       • Any other relevant response                               (any 1 x 2) (2)

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                                       NSC – Memorandum

3.1.6 [Comparison of information in Source 3A (visual and written) to explain how they
       support each other L3 – LO1 (AS4); LO2 (AS3)]
      Both sources are similar in the following ways:

        •    Showed that civil rights activists were not welcomed in the restaurant
        •    Wanted the civil rights activists to leave the restaurant
        •    Showed that civil rights activists were discriminated against
        •    Any other relevant response                                      (any 2 x 2) (4)

3.2
3.2.1 [Extraction of evidence from Source 3B – L1 – LO1 (AS3)]
       • Board a bus destined for the South of America
       • Whites would sit at the back of the bus while blacks would sit in the front
            of the bus
       • At rest stops, whites would go into blacks-only areas and vice versa
       • Created a crisis that compelled the Federal government to enforce the law
                                                                            (any 2 x 1) (2)

3.2.2    [Interpretation and evaluation of Source 3B – L3 – LO1 (AS3)]
        • Did not help when the Freedom Riders were severely beaten
        • Stayed away from the incident so that the Freedom Riders could be
             attacked by the conservative white Americans
        •     Displayed a racist attitude
        •     Wanted Freedom Riders to be beaten up
        • Any other relevant response                                   (any 1 x 3) (3)

3.2.3 [Interpretation of Source 3B – L3 – LO1 (AS3)]
      They could have displayed feelings of:

        •    Anger
        •    Disgust
        •    Unhappiness
        •    Intimidate
        •    Scared
        •    More effort protesting
        •    Committed in their struggle for desegregation
        •    Any other relevant response                                      (any 1 x 2) (2)

3.2.4 [Comparison of information in Source 3B (visual and written) to explain how they
       support each other L2 – LO1 (AS4); LO2 (AS3)]
      • The visual source confirms the Freedom Riders' views that they would encounter
         resistance (violence)
      • The visual source shows the burning bus in Anniston as explained in the written
         source
      • Any other relevant response                                        (any 2 x 2) (4)

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                                       NSC – Memorandum
3.2.5 [Ascertain reliability of information from Source 3B – L3 –LO1
      (AS3&4); LO2 (AS2&3); LO3 (AS2)]
      The visual source is reliable because:

       •     Photographer depicts the violence by conservative Americans
       •     The photographer was present at the scene
       •     It depicts the actual events - the burning bus near Anniston, Alabama
       •     The photograph can be collaborated with other sources
       •     Any other relevant response                                       (any 2 x 2) (4)

3.3    [Interpretation of Source 3C – L2 – LO1 (AS3)]
       • Civil Right Movement was successful because it shows African
            Americans being served at a previously segregated counter that was
            reserved for whites
       • The source depicts no violence being used against the African
            Americans in a restaurant formerly reserved for Whites
       •    Shows change – desegregation
       • Any other relevant response                                      (any 2 x 2) (4)

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