# History Grade 12 Paper 1 NSC November 2018 Memo (English)

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- Year: 2018
- Exam period: NSC November Exam
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                                     NATIONAL
                                SENIOR CERTIFICATE

                                        GRADE 12

                                      HISTORY P1

                                   NOVEMBER 2018

                                MARKING GUIDELINES

MARKS: 150

                      These marking guidelines consist of 24 pages.

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1.      SOURCE-BASED QUESTIONS

1.1     The following cognitive levels were used to develop source-based questions:
      Cognitive                                                      Weighting of
                                     Historical skills
       Levels                                                         questions
                   • Extract evidence from sources
                   • Selection and organisation of relevant              30%
      LEVEL 1
                      information from sources                           (15)
                   • Define historical concepts/terms
                   • Interpretation of evidence from sources
                                                                         40%
      LEVEL 2      • Explain information gathered from sources
                                                                         (20)
                   • Analyse evidence from sources
                   • Interpret and evaluate evidence from sources
                   • Engage with sources to determine its
                      usefulness, reliability, bias and limitations      30%
      LEVEL 3      • Compare and contrast interpretations and            (15)
                      perspectives presented in sources and draw
                      independent conclusions

1.2     The information below indicates how source-based questions are assessed:
        • In the marking of source-based questions, credit needs to be given to any
           other valid and relevant viewpoints, arguments, evidence or examples.
        • In the allocation of marks, emphasis should be placed on how the requirements
           of the question have been addressed.
        • In the marking guideline, the requirements of the question (skills that need to
           be addressed) as well as the level of the question are indicated in italics.
        • When assessing open-ended source-based questions, learners should be
           credited for any other relevant answers.
        • Learners are expected to take a stance when answering ‘to what extent’
           questions in order for any marks to be awarded.

1.3     Assessment procedures for source-based questions
        • Use a tick () for each correct answer.
        • Pay attention to the mark scheme e.g. (2 x 2) which translates to two reasons
           and is given two marks each (); (1 x 2) which translates to one reason
           and is given two marks ().
        • If a question carries 4 marks then indicate by placing 4 ticks ().

        Paragraph question
        Paragraphs are to be assessed globally (holistically). Both the content and
        structure of the paragraph must be taken into account when awarding a mark. The
        following steps must be used when assessing a response to a paragraph question:
        • Read the paragraph and place a bullet (.) at each point within the text where
             the candidate has used relevant evidence to address the question.
        • Re-read the paragraph to evaluate the extent to which the candidate has been
             able to use relevant evidence to write a paragraph.

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       •     At the end of the paragraph indicate the ticks (√) that the candidate has been
             awarded for the paragraph; as well as the level (1,2, or 3) as indicated in the
             holistic rubric and a brief comment e.g.
       ______________________________________  . _________________________
       _________________ . ____________________________ . _________________
                                                                            Level 2 √√√√√

       Used mostly relevant evidence to write a basic paragraph
       • Count all the ticks for the source-based question and then write the mark on the
          right-hand bottom margin, e.g. 32
                                           50
       • Ensure that the total mark is transferred accurately to the front/back cover of
          the answer script.

2.     ESSAY QUESTIONS

2.1    The essay questions require candidates to:
       • Be able to structure their argument in a logical and coherent manner. They
          need to select, organise and connect the relevant information so that they are
          able to present a reasonable sequence of facts or an effective argument to
          answer the question posed. It is essential that an essay has an introduction,
          a coherent and balanced body of evidence and a conclusion.

2.2    Marking of essay questions
       • Markers must be aware that the content of the answer will be guided by the
          textbooks in use at the particular centre.
       • Candidates may have any other relevant introduction and/or conclusion than
          those included in a specific essay marking guideline for a specific essay.

2.3    Global assessment of the essay
       The essay will be assessed holistically (globally). This approach requires the
       teacher to assess the essay as a whole, rather than assessing the main points of
       the essay separately. This approach encourages the learner to write an original
       argument by using relevant evidence to support the line of argument. The learner
       will not be required to simply regurgitate content (facts) in order to achieve a level
       7 (high mark). This approach discourages learners from preparing essays and
       reproducing them without taking the specific requirements of the question into
       account. Holistic marking of the essay credits learners' opinions that are supported
       by evidence. Holistic assessment, unlike content-based marking, does not penalise
       language inadequacies as the emphasis is on the following:
       • The learner's interpretation of the question
       • The appropriate selection of factual evidence (relevant content selection)
       • The construction of an argument (planned, structured and has an independent
            line of argument)

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2.4    Assessment procedures of the essay

       2.4.1 Keep the synopsis in mind when assessing the essay.

       2.4.2 During the reading of the essay, ticks need to be awarded for a relevant
             introduction (which is indicated by a bullet in the marking guideline), the
             main aspects/body of the essay that sustains/defends the line of argument
             (which is indicated by bullets in the marking guideline) and a relevant
             conclusion (which is indicated by a bullet in the marking guideline).
             For example in an essay where there are five (5) main points there could be
             about seven (7) ticks.

       2.4.3 Keep the PEEL structure in mind in assessing an essay.

                P     Point: The candidate introduces the essay by taking a line of
                      argument/making a major point.
                      Each paragraph should include a point that sustains the major point
                      (line of argument) that was made in the introduction.
                E     Explanation: The candidate should explain in more detail what the
                      main point is about and how it relates to the question posed (line of
                      argument).
                E     Example: Candidates should answer the question by selecting
                      content that is relevant to the line of argument. Relevant examples
                      should be given to sustain the line of argument.
                L     Link: Candidates should ensure that the line of argument is
                      sustained throughout and is written coherently.

       2.4.4 The following symbols MUST be used when assessing an essay:

               • Introduction, main aspects and conclusion not properly contextualised

                                                  ^
               • Wrong statement                  _________________

               • Irrelevant statement             |
                                                  |
                                                  |

               • Repetition                       R

               • Analysis                         A√

               • Interpretation                   I√

               • Line of Argument                 LOA

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2.5    The matrix

       2.5.1 Using 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 the essay 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 the essay 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
                                                           P
                                                                   LEVEL 4
                                                                   LEVEL 3     }26–27

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 GLOBAL ASSESSMENT OF ESSAYS: TOTAL MARKS: 50

                            LEVEL 7            LEVEL 6           LEVEL 5           LEVEL 4             LEVEL 3             LEVEL 2           LEVEL 1
  PRESENTATION             Very well          Very well          Well planned     Planned and        Shows some          Attempts to         Little or no
                           planned and        planned and        and              constructed an     evidence of a       structure an        attempt to
                           structured         structured         structured       argument.          planned and         answer.             structure the
                           essay.             essay.             essay.           Evidence is        constructed         Largely             essay.
                           Good synthesis     Developed a        Attempts to      used to some       argument.           descriptive, or
                           of information.    relevant line of   develop a        extent to          Attempts to         some attempt at
                           Developed an       argument.          clear            support the line   sustain a line of   developing a line
                           original, well     Evidence used      argument.        of argument        argument.           of argument. No
      CONTENT              balanced and       to defend the      Conclusion       Conclusions        Conclusions not     attempt to draw
                           independent line   argument.          drawn from       reached based      clearly supported   a conclusion
                           of argument with   Attempts to draw   the evidence     on evidence.       by evidence.
                           the use of         an independent     to support the
                           evidence,          conclusion from    line of
                           sustained and      the evidence to    argument.
                           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
 fully relevant to line
                              47–50             43–46
 of argument.

 LEVEL 6
 Question has been
 answered.
 Content selection
                              43–46             40–42             38–39
 relevant to the 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 is
 recognisable in
 answer.                                                          30–33              28–29              26–27
 Some omissions or
 irrelevant content
 selection.
 LEVEL 3
 Content selection
 does relate to the
 question, but does
 not answer it, or
 does not always
                                                                                     26–27              24–25               20–23
 relate to the
 question.
 Omissions in
 coverage.

 LEVEL 2
 Question
 inadequately                                                                                           20–23               18–19              14–17
 addressed.
 Sparse content.

 LEVEL 1
 Question
 inadequately
 addressed or not at
                                                                                                                            14–17               0–13
 all. Inadequate or
 irrelevant content.

*Guidelines for allocating a mark for Level 1:
• Question not addressed at all/totally irrelevant content/no attempt to structure the essay               =                                            0
• Content selection includes basic and generally irrelevant information; no attempt to structure the essay =                                         1–6
• Question inadequately addressed and vague; little attempt to structure the essay                         =                                         7–13
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SECTION A: SOURCE-BASED QUESTIONS

QUESTION 1:          HOW DID THE SOVIET UNION AND THE UNITED STATES OF
                     AMERICA RESPOND TO THE DEPLOYMENT OF MISSILES TO
                     CUBA IN 1962?

1.1
1.1.1 [Extraction of evidence from Source 1A – L1]
      • 'To deal with the threat of missiles in Cuba'                              (1 x 1) (1)

1.1.2 [Definition of a historical concept from Source 1A – L1]
      • The US imposed a blockade to prevent Soviet ships laden with missiles from
         entering Cuba
      • Any other relevant response                                   (any 1 x 2) (2)

1.1.3 [Interpretation of information from Source 1A – L2]
      • The US and Soviet Union were face to face with each other (brinkmanship) and
          were ready for a show down (direct confrontation) with each other but the
          Soviet Union backed down
      • A confrontation (brinkmanship) where US ships blocked Soviet ships from
          entering Cuba but the Soviet Union instructed its ships to return to the Soviet
          Union
      • Any other relevant response                                           (any 2 x 2) (4)

1.1.4 [Extraction of information from Source 1A – L1]
      • 'A US pledge not to invade Cuba’
      • 'The removal of Turkish missiles'                                         (2 x 1 ) (2)
1.1.5 [Extraction of evidence from Source 1A – L1]
      • Robert Kennedy - USA (Attorney General)
      • Anatoly Dobrynin - Soviet Union (Soviet Ambassador)                       (2 x 1) (2)

1.2
1.2.1 [Extraction of evidence from Source 1B – L1]
      • 'We are willing to remove the missiles from Cuba'
      • 'We are willing to make this pledge /promise in the United Nations'
      • ‘United States … will remove similar missiles from Turkey’        (any 2 x 1) (2)

1.2.2 [Extraction of evidence from Source 1B – L1]
      • 'To respect the inviolability (safety) of the borders'
      • 'To respect the sovereignty of Turkey'
      • 'Not to interfere in its internal affairs'
      • 'Not to invade Turkey'
      • 'Not to make available our territory as bridgehead (position) for such an
         invasion'                                                          (any 2 x 1) (2)

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1.2.3 [Interpretation of evidence from Source 1B – L2]
      Khrushchev:
      • Felt that the Security Council was a universally respected and neutral body
      • Felt that the whole world was concerned about the possibility of a nuclear war
      • Was expected to find a speedy resolution with regard to the crisis in Cuba
      • Felt that the whole world expected him and Kennedy to resolve the missile
          crisis peacefully
      • Was expected together with Kennedy to avert a nuclear war by using peaceful
          methods
      • Both the USA and USSR were permanent members of the Security Council
      • Any other relevant response                                       (any 2 x 2) (4)

1.3
1.3.1 [Interpretation of information from Source 1C – L2]
      • To confirm that nuclear missiles were dismantled and transported out of Cuba
      • To show how the missiles would be shipped out from Cuba onto a Soviet cargo
          ship
      • To confirm the Soviet Union’s commitment to the removal of the nuclear
          missiles from Cuba
      • To show that the USA was monitoring the removal of missiles from Cuba
          through surveillance
      • To show the world that the missile crisis was averted
      • Any other relevant response                                     (any 2 x 2) (4)

1.3.2 [Ascertain the usefulness of the evidence in Source 1C – L3]

       The source is USEFUL because:
       • It is an original source – visual evidence (photograph) showing the
          transportation of the dismantled missiles to a Soviet cargo ship
       • It was taken in November 1962, the time when the actual withdrawal of Soviet
          missiles from Cuba occurred
       • It depicts Soviet missiles being loaded onto a ship bound for the Soviet Union
       • The source can be corroborated with other sources on the removal of missiles
          from Cuba to the Soviet Union
       • It gives information from where the missiles were shipped (Port of Mariel) and
          the date on which it occurred
       • It shows the United States monitoring the removal of Soviet missiles from Cuba
       • Any other relevant response                                        (any 2 x 2) (4)

1.4
1.4.1 [Extraction of information from Source 1D – L1]
      • 'The Soviet missile bases in Cuba are being dismantled'
      • 'Missiles and related equipment are being crated (put in boxes)'
      • 'The fixed installations at these sites are being destroyed'             (3 x 1) (3)

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1.4.2 [Interpretation of evidence from Source 1D – L2]
      • The Red Cross did not favour the government of any country (they were
           neutral)
      • The Red Cross is an international humanitarian institution and is helping
           people affected by conflict and war
      • The Red Cross was not politically involved in the Cold War
      • The Red Cross had members from all countries of the world
      • The Red Cross did not have an army and was therefore not considered a
           threat by any country/ a peace agent
      • Any other relevant response                                       (any 2 x 2) (4)

1.4.3 [Interpretation of evidence from Source 1D – L2]
      • The USA did not trust the Soviet Union regarding the removal of all the missiles
          from Cuba
      • To ensure that Soviet Union missiles were removed from Cuba so that it does
          not pose a threat to the USA's security
      • The USA wanted to maintain the upper hand in this crisis/ power struggle with
          the Soviet Union
      • Any other relevant response                                      (any 2 x 2) (4)

1.5 [Comparison of evidence in Sources 1C and 1D – L3]

     Candidates may begin their answers with the phrase ‘Both sources…’
      • Source 1C is an aerial photograph that shows the withdrawal/ removal of
         missiles from Cuba and Source 1D makes reference of the missiles being
         dismantled and transported to the harbour
      • Source 1C shows a Soviet cargo ship waiting to be loaded with Soviet missiles
         from Cuba and Source 1D confirms the dismantling of Soviet missile bases in
         Cuba
      • Source 1C shows Soviet involvement (Soviet trucks and cargo ship) in the
         withdrawal of missiles from Cuba and Source 1D indicates that the US would
         closely follow the dismantling of missile sites in Cuba
      • Any other relevant response                                      (any 2 x 2) (4)

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1.6    [Interpretation, evaluation and synthesis of evidence from relevant sources – L3]

       Candidates could include the following aspects in their response:

       •     Kennedy regarded the deployment of Soviet missiles in Cuba as an immediate
             threat to the US (Source 1A)
       •     The Soviet Union defended the deployment of missiles as a defence of Cuba
             (own knowledge)
       •     Kennedy summoned ExComm which discussed different options regarding the
             Soviet missiles in Cuba (Source 1A)
       •     Kennedy announced a blockade which led to the withdrawal of Soviet ships
             that were en route to Cuba (Source 1A and own knowledge)
       •     Banning of all nuclear tests by the US and the Soviet Union (Source 1B)
       •     Correspondence between Kennedy and Khrushchev show co-operation
             between the leaders to avoid a nuclear war (Sources 1A, 1B and 1D)
       •     Withdrawal of Soviet missiles from Cuba – Russian image damaged (Sources
             1C and 1D)
       •     Oversight by the Red Cross was welcomed by both US and the Soviet Union to
             assist with the removal of missiles from Cuba (Source 1D)
       •     The US used aerial surveillance to monitor and verify the withdrawal of missiles
             from Cuba (Sources 1C and 1D)
       •     Establishment of the 'hot line' between Kennedy and Khrushchev (own
             knowledge)
       •     Any other relevant response

Use the following rubric to allocate a mark:
                • Uses evidence in an elementary manner e.g. shows no or
                    little understanding of explaining how the Soviet Union
                                                                                        MARKS
 LEVEL 1            and the United States of America responded to the
                                                                                         0–2
                    deployment of missiles to Cuba in 1962.
                • Uses evidence partially or cannot write a paragraph.
                • Evidence is mostly relevant and relates to a great extent to
                    the topic e.g. shows some understanding of how the
                                                                                        MARKS
 LEVEL 2            Soviet Union and the United States of America
                                                                                         3–5
                    responded to the deployment of missiles to Cuba in 1962.
                • Uses evidence in a basic manner to write a paragraph.
                • Uses relevant evidence e.g. demonstrates a thorough
                    understanding of how the Soviet Union and the United
                    States of America responded to the deployment of                    MARKS
 LEVEL 3
                    missiles to Cuba in 1962.                                            6–8
                • Uses evidence very effectively in an organized paragraph that
                    shows an understanding of the topic.
                                                                                                  (8)
                                                                                                 [50]

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QUESTION 2:          WHAT ROLE DID FOREIGN POWERS PLAY IN THE BATTLE OF
                     CUITO CUANAVALE?
2.1
2.1.1 [Extraction of evidence from Source 2A – L1]
      • 'Russia'
      • 'Cuba'                                                                (2 x 1) (2)

2.1.2 [Interpretation of evidence from Source 2A – L2]
      Vorster wanted:
      • To safeguard the water resources/ dams
      • To stop the MPLA from governing Angola
      • To defend Angola from Russian and Cuban communist influence
      • To support UNITA in its fight against the MPLA
      • Any other relevant response                                 (any 2 x 2) (4)

2.1.3 [Extraction of evidence from Source 2A – L1]
      • 'The desire to prevent the MPLA government from taking control’
      • 'Preventing the spread of communism’                                  (2 x 1) (2)

2.1.4 [Extraction of evidence from Source 2A – L1]
      • ‘Kenneth Kaunda (President of Zambia)’
      • 'Mobutu Sese Seko (President of Zaire)’                              (2 x 1) (2)

2.1.5 [Interpretation of evidence from Source 2A – L2]
      (a)
      • The MPLA supported communism
      • The MPLA had close relationship with Russia and Cuba
      • The MPLA supported the liberations movements (SWAPO/ ANC)
      • Any other relevant response                               (any 1 x 2) (2)
      (b)
      • UNITA supported capitalism
      • UNITA fought against communist MPLA
      • UNITA fought against Russian and Cuban forces in Angola
      • Any other relevant response                               (any 1 x 2) (2)

2.2
2.2.1 [Extraction of evidence from Source 2B – L1]
      • 'Angolan'
      • 'Cuban'                                                               (2 x 1) (2)

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2.2.2 [Interpretation of evidence from Source 2B – L2]
      • It was the first war in Southern Africa which involved many foreign countries
      • The number of troops that Cuba sent to Angola (50 000) and equipment
          showed that it was a huge battle
      • It was the first war in Southern Africa where modern military equipment was
          used
      • The air force was also used by both South Africa and Cuba during the war
      • There was a huge number of casualties during the war/ loss of life
      • The myth of South African defence invincibility was exposed
      • It led to the independence of Namibia
      • It had an impact on the existing political climate in South Africa
      • Any other relevant response                                        (any 2 x 2) (4)

2.2.3 [Extraction of evidence from Source 2B – L1]
      • 'It would cost the lives of about 300 white soldiers’
      • ‘As well as a great number of black soldiers'
      • ‘Victory was not in sight’
      • ‘Continuing war would lead to continually greater losses’
      • ‘Enormous cost…over R1 million a day’
      • ‘Increasing militarisation in South Africa …arousing opposition’     (any 2 x 1) (2)

2.2.4 [Interpretation of evidence from Source 2B – L2]
      • Angola desired peace
      • They wanted economic, political and social reconstruction of the country would
          take place
      • Angolans would have a government of their choice
      • Foreign interference in Angola's internal affairs would come to an end
      • Any other relevant response                                       (any 1 x 2) (2)

2.3
2.3.1 [Interpretation of evidence from Source 2C – L2]
      • The message is that South Africa won the Battle of Cuito Cuanavale
      • Soldiers returning from the war in Angola are welcomed as 'WINNERS'
      • It shows South African military vehicles withdrawing from Angola and entering
          Namibia
      • Any other relevant response                                      (any 1 x 2) (2)

2.3.2 [Determining the usefulness of evidence from Source 2C – L3]
      Candidates MUST take a stance and state USEFUL or NOT USEFUL and
      support it

       USEFUL:
       • The photograph shows South African troops coming back home as ‘WINNERS'
       • It was taken at the end of the Battle of Cuito Cuanavale
       • It gives a South African government perspective about the outcome of the war
       • Any other relevant response

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       NOT USEFUL:
       • It gives a one-sided perspective/ viewpoint
       • It provides only the South African view of the war in Angola and therefore could
         be biased
       • It does not expand on how the SADF were 'WINNERS'
       • It could have been used as propaganda to depict the SADF as 'WINNERS'
       • The photograph could have been staged (manipulated to show that the SADF
         had won the Battle of Cuito Cuanavale)
       • Any other relevant response                                        (any 2 x 2) (4)

2.4
2.4.1 [Extraction of evidence from Source 2D – L1]
      • 'SWAPO'
      • 'ANC'                                                                    (2 x 1) (2)

2.4.2 [Definition of a historical concept from Source 2D – L1]
      • A political theory/ideology based on the writings of Karl Marx which aimed to
         establish a classless society
      • Communism can be referred to as an economic system in which the state
         owned and controlled the land, industry, property and wealth of the nation.
      • It is an ideology that was adopted by the MPLA to nationalise and defend the
         state resources during the battle of Cuito Cuanavale
      • The MPLA wanted a classless society
      • Any other relevant response                                            (1 x 2) (2)

2.4.3 [Interpretation of evidence of Source 2D – L2]
      • It showed that the leaders of African countries had the ability to stand up
          against foreign domination
      • Victory at the Battle of Cuito Cuanavale served to speed up the independence
          of Namibia (1990) and South Africa (1994)
      • It destroyed the myth of the invincibility of the South African army in Southern
          Africa
      • It safeguarded the independence of Angola under the leadership of MPLA
      • It stopped the attempt by the South African and US governments to establish a
          pro-capitalist / Apartheid state in Angola
      • Any other relevant response                                        (any 2 x 2) (4)

2.5    [Comparison of evidence in Sources 2C and 2D – L3]
       • Source 2C shows that South Africa had won the Battle of Cuito Cuanavale
          while Source 2D states that South Africa lost the war
       • Source 2C shows the South African military vehicles entering Namibia after
          withdrawing from Angola while Source 2D mentions that South Africa regarded
          its defeat as a tactical retreat (withdrawal)
       • Source 2C shows a banner welcoming South African military forces as
          'WINNERS' while in Source 2D Nelson Mandela is quoted as having said that
          the Battle of Cuito Cuanavale was a crushing defeat of the racist South African
          army
       • Any other relevant response                                       (any 2 x 2) (4)

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

       Candidates could include the following in their response:
       • South Africa became involved in Angola because of Cuban and Russian
         intervention (Source 2A)
       • Cuba and Russia became involved in order to support the MPLA while South
         Africa supported UNITA (own knowledge)
       • South Africa became involved in order to prevent Cuba and the MPLA from
         occupying the Ruacana and Calueque Dams (Source 2A)
       • Angolan and Cuban brigades launched a major attack on UNITA, South Africa
         rushed to assist UNITA (Source 2B)
       • The USA supported UNITA by providing major military aid to defend the
         independence of Angola (Source 2D)
       • The Cubans contributed to the defeat of the South African army at the Battle
         Cuito Cuanavale (Source 2D)
       • Nelson Mandela stated the importance of Cuba's participation in the Battle of
         Cuito Cuanavale (Source 2D)
       • Any other relevant response

Use the following rubric to allocate a mark:
             • Uses evidence in an elementary manner e.g. shows no or
                little understanding of the role that foreign powers played        MARKS:
LEVEL 1
                in the Battle of Cuito Cuanavale.                                   0–2
             • Uses evidence partially 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 role that              MARKS:
LEVEL 2
                foreign powers played in the Battle of Cuito Cuanavale.             3–5
             • Uses evidence in a basic manner to write a paragraph.
             • Uses relevant evidence e.g. demonstrates a thorough
                understanding of the role that foreign powers played in the
                                                                                   MARKS:
LEVEL 3         Battle of Cuito Cuanavale.
                                                                                    6–8
             • Uses evidence very effectively in an organised paragraph that
                shows an understanding of the topic.
                                                                                          (8)
                                                                                         [50]

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QUESTION 3:          WHAT INFLUENCE DID THE PHILOSOPHY OF BLACK POWER
                     HAVE ON AFRICAN AMERICANS IN THE 1960s AND 1970s?

3.1
3.1.1 [Extraction of evidence from Source 3A – L1]
      • 'Heightened the importance of an embodied image of black militancy'
      • ‘His thinking was shaped by this medium’
      • ‘Pearl Marsh … stop[ped] straightening her hair’               (any 1 x 2) (2)

3.1.2 [Definition of a historical concept from Source 3A – L1]
      • Philosophy of instilling black pride, self-esteem/self-reliance amongst African
         Americans in the USA
      • Ideology for African Americans to reject white superiority and promote black
         identity, independence, unity and success
      • Any other relevant response                                       (any 1 x 2) (2)

3.1.3 [Interpretation of information from Source 3A – L2]
      • He was assimilated into the norms and values as espoused by white Americans
      • He did not identify himself as an African
      • Marsh's father associated unstraightened hair with being 'African' which he saw
          as negative
      • Marsh's father may have worried/ feared about his daughter becoming
          politically radical – wearing an Afro was a political statement
      • People of Marsh's father's generation saw straightened hair as a sign of
          'respectability' and 'progress'
      • Any other relevant response                                       (any 2 x 2) (4)

3.1.4 [Interpretation of evidence from Source 3A – L2]
      • To demonstrate that you are proud to be an African/ Black is Beautiful
      • To highlight your heritage, history and contribution to the world
      • To reject white norms/values and demonstrate your strength, unity and ability
      • Any other relevant response                                       (any 2 x 2) (4)

3.2
3.2.1 [Extraction of evidence from Source 3B – L1]
      • 'Leftist'                                                              (1 x 1) (1)

3.2.2 [Extraction of evidence from Source 3B – L1]
      • 'Civil Rights Movement'
      • ‘Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC)’
      • 'Black Panther Party'
      • 'American Communist Party'                                         (any 3 x 1) (3)

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3.2.3 [Interpretation of information from Source 3B – L2]
      (a) The Black Power activists viewed Angela Davis as:
       • A heroine/role model/ leader
       • An inspiration to African Americans because of being an activist, academic,
          scholar and feminist
       • An activist who stood up for equal rights and dignity
       • An African American who was proud and assertive
       • Any other relevant response                                  (any 1 x 2) (2)

       (b) The US government viewed Angela Davis as:
       • A threat/ enemy to their government
       • Having a negative influence on African Americans
       • A criminal (She was in the FBI most wanted list)
       • Dangerous because she belonged to the American Communist Party
       • Any other relevant response                               (any 1 x 2) (2)

3.2.4 [Interpretation of information from Source 3B – L2]
      • It was discovered that the guns used in the break-out were registered in Angela
          Davis' name
      • She had campaigned for the release of the 'Soledad Brothers'
      • She was an outspoken critic of the US government
      • Any other relevant response                                      (any 1 x 2) (2)

3.3
3.3.1 [Extraction of evidence from Source 3C – L1]
      • 'Interstate flight'
      • 'Murder'
      • 'Kidnapping'                                                      (any 2 x 1) (2)

3.3.2 [Interpretation of evidence from Source 3C – L2]
      • To portray a negative image of Angela Davis
      • Angela Davis may be using a disguise / alias ‘Tamu’ to avoid arrest
      • Angela Davis was on the run / ‘interstate flight’
      • To highlight that she was a dangerous Black Power activist
      • To ensure that she can be identified/doesn't escape
      • Any other relevant response                                      (any 2 x 2) (4)

3.4    [Comparison of evidence in Sources 3B and 3C - L3]
       • Source 3B gives a positive impression of Angela Davis (activist,
          educator/academic, scholar) while Source 3C portrays Angela Davis as a
          criminal (wanted for murder and kidnapping)
       • Source 3B states that Angela Davis was a political activist (member of the
          Black Panther Party and American Communist Party) while Source 3C portrays
          her as a fugitive from justice
       • Source 3B infers that Angela Davis is non-violent (a member of SNCC) while in
          Source 3C Davis is portrayed as violent (wanted for murder and kidnapping)
       • Any other relevant response                                      (any 2 x 2) (4)

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3.5
3.5.1 [Extraction of evidence from Source 3D – L1]
      • 'The increased activity of violence-prone black extremists group'        (1 x 1) (1)

3.5.2 [Extraction of evidence from Source 3D – L1]
      • 'Schooled in the Marxist-Leninist ideology’
      • ‘The teachings of Chinese Communist leader Mao ZeDong'
      • 'Its members have perpetrated (done) numerous assaults on police officers'
      • 'Destroyed public property'
      • 'Have engaged in violent confrontations with police in cities throughout the
         country'
      • ‘Preaching their gospel of hate and violence not only to ghetto residents
         …..high schools’                                                  (any 3 x 1) (3)

3.5.3 [Interpretation of evidence from Source 3D – L1]
      Hoover tried to portray the leaders of the Black Panther Party as:
      • Criminals
      • Not obeying the law
      • Inciting violence/ hatred
      • Radical and challenging the state
      • Causing damage to public facilities (education)
      • Any other relevant response                                          (any 1 x 2) (2)

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

       The source is USEFUL because:
       • It is an extract from a statement that gave first-hand information
       • It is a contemporary newspaper report (16 July 1969)
       • It gives insight as to why the FBI persecuted members of the Black Panther
          Party (BPP)
       • It sheds light on how the Black Panther Party operated and how it was
          perceived
       • Any other relevant response                                        (any 2 x 2) (4)

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3.6    [Interpretation, evaluation and synthesis of evidence from relevant sources – L3]
       Candidates could include the following aspects in their response:

       •     Television coverage of Black Power leaders served to conscientise African
             Americans to become militant (Source 3A)
       •     Appearance of the leaders of the Black Power Movement inspired African
             Americans to be proud of their natural hair (stop straightening their hair) and
             become self-confident (Source 3A, 3C)
       •     The call for the release of the Soledad Brothers highlighted that ‘Blacks doing
             things for themselves' (Source 3B)
       •     The philosophy of Black Power promoted the Afro as a symbol of black pride
             (Source 3C)
       •     The philosophy of Black Power promoted the idea of 'Black is Beautiful' (Source
             3A and 3C)
       •     The philosophy of Black Power influenced members of the Black Panther Party
             to travel extensively to spread the Black Power philosophy (Source 3D)
       •     The Black Panther Party started Community based programmes to uplift African
             American communities from destitution (own knowledge)
       •     Any other relevant response

Use the following rubric to allocate a mark:
            • Uses evidence in an elementary manner, e.g. shows no or little
               understanding of the influence that the philosophy of Black            MARKS
LEVEL 1
               Power had on African Americans in the 1960s and 1970s.                  0–2
            • Uses evidence partially or cannot write a paragraph.
            • Evidence is mostly relevant and relates to a great extent to the
               topic, e.g. shows some understanding of the influence that
                                                                                      MARKS
LEVEL 2        the philosophy of Black Power had on African Americans in
                                                                                       3–5
               the 1960s and 1970s.
            • Uses evidence in a basic manner to write a paragraph.
            • Uses relevant evidence, e.g. demonstrate a thorough
               understanding of the influence that the philosophy of Black
                                                                                      MARKS
LEVEL 3        Power had on African Americans in the 1960s and 1970s.
                                                                                       6–8
            • Uses evidence very effectively in an organised paragraph that
               shows understanding of the topic.
                                                                                         (8)
                                                                                        [50]

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SECTION B: ESSAY QUESTIONS

QUESTION 4: CASE STUDY – CHINA

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

SYNOPSIS
Candidates are expected to explain to what extent Mao Zedong's policies of the Great
Leap Forward and the Cultural Revolution were successful in transforming Communist
China between 1957 and 1969.

MAIN ASPECTS
Candidates should include the following aspects in their response:
• Introduction: Candidates should state the extent to which Mao's policies (the Great
  Leap Forward and Cultural Revolution) were successful in transforming communist
  China between 1957 and 1969. Candidates should indicate how they would support
  their line of argument.

ELABORATION
• 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)
• First Five Year Plan/ Hundred Flowers campaign (Background information)

The Great Leap Forward (focused more on economic transformation)
• Mao Zedong's Second Five Year Plan that started in 1958
• Industrialisation
    Aimed to industrialise China to overtake capitalist countries
    To end privatisation
    Led to the introduction of backyard industries
    Dependent on unskilled human resources (peasants)
• Agriculture
    To increase agricultural production so that it matches the production of the West
    Rural cooperatives were amalgamated into 'People's Communes' (collectivisation)
    Forceful amalgamation of farmers into ‘people's communes'
    Poor planning and delivery/ poor farming methods
    High taxation on farm products
• Propaganda used to promote production
• Gradually China's economy was in a state of bankruptcy
• Failure within three years 'Three Bitter Years' – led to starvation
• 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 of the economy to President Liu Shaoqi and
   CCP General Secretary Deng Xiaoping and withdrew from the government
• Liu Shaoqi and Deng Xiaoping were forced to return to some form of capitalism
• This indicated that the Great Leap Forward was a dismal failure
• Any other relevant response
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The Cultural Revolution (focused on political transformation):
• Mao Zedong launched the Cultural Revolution in 1966 to regain power he lost after the
   failure of the Great Leap Forward
• He set up the Red Guards who studied and spread the ideas of the Little Red Book;
   educated peasants on principles of Communism; taught reading and writing skills; set
   up the purges (opponents of Communism & moderates were eliminated and millions of
   opponents to Communist rule 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 Shaoqi were removed from office; got
   rid of professionals (engineers, scientists, educators etc.)
• Closure of schools, colleges & universities (for being critical, liberal & elitist)
• Industry suffered and production stopped by 1968
• Negative impact in the development of China
• Any other relevant response

•   Conclusion: Candidates should tie up their argument with a relevant conclusion
                                                                                      [50]

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

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

SYNOPSIS
Candidates should critically discuss how Mobutu Sese Seko (the Congo) and Julius
Nyerere (Tanzania) addressed economic and political challenges that confronted their
respective countries after attaining independence in the 1960s.

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

Introduction: Candidates should contextualise the question by referring to the economic
and political state of the Congo and Tanzania at the time of independence. They must
take a line of argument and support it by showing how both countries developed their
economic and political policies after independence.

ELABORATION
Credit should also be given to candidates that structure their essay comparatively

Elements of economic 'development'
The Congo:
• Relied heavily on agriculture and mineral extraction (one product economy) and its
   impact on the economy
• Capitalist economy
• Zaireanisation (replacing foreigners with Zairian nationals) failed due to (inexperience/
   corruption/mismanagement/ neglect)
• Economy characterised by nepotism and elitism (large gulf emerged between rich and
   poor)
• Decline in the state of infrastructure
• Application of Retrocession (reversal of Zaireanisation)
• Dependant on foreign aid and investment
• Any other relevant response

Tanzania:
• Relied heavily on agriculture and mineral extraction (one product economy) and was
   able to develop a credible manufacturing sector
• African socialist economy
• Arusha Declaration (abolished exploitation/reduction of income gap between the poor
   and the rich/ownership of the country's resources)
• Villagisation (collective villages) improved service delivery/created a stable society that
   was free from economic inequalities). However, farmers refused to leave their
   ancestral lands/agricultural production fell dramatically
• Most companies that were nationalised became bankrupt
• Exports declined
• Tanzania reverted to dependence on foreign aid / loans in 1970s
• Any other relevant response

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Elements of political 'stability'
The Congo:
• Attaining independence through democratic elections (the Congo (1960): J Kasavubu
   became President and P Lumumba became Prime Minister
• After holding multi-party elections at independence, the Congo became a one-party-
   states within the first five years after gaining independence
• Mobutu Sese Seko remained as ‘president for life' until his death in 2007
• Mobutu Sese Seko created a Kleptocracy were a group of appointed public officials
   abused their position for financial gain
• Brought back African values
• Strong centralised government
• Political stability (though based on authoritarianism)
• Any other relevant response

Tanzania:
• Attaining independence through democratic elections (Tanzania 1961: J Nyerere
   (Prime Minister) – amended the constitution to become President (1962)
• Smooth transition (peaceful change/racial harmony/commitment to promotion of
   human equality and dignity)
• After holding multi-party elections at independence, it became a one-party-state
• Nyerere remained as ‘president for life' between the 1960s and 1970s
• Nyerere introduced the 'Leadership Code' in the Arusha Declaration which demanded
   high levels of integrity from public officials
• African Socialism/Ujamaa was appropriate for inhabitants
• Establishment of the United Republic of Tanzania (1964)
• Centralised and unitary state
• Any other relevant response

•   Conclusion: Candidates should tie their argument with a relevant conclusion       [50]

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