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SENIOR CERTIFICATE
GRADE 12
HISTORY P1
NOVEMBER 2023
MARKING GUIDELINES
MARKS: 150
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History/P1 2 DBE/November 2023
NSC – Marking Guidelines
1. SOURCE-BASED QUESTIONS
1.1 The following cognitive levels were used to develop source-based questions:
Cognitive Weighting of
Historical skills
Levels questions
Extract evidence from sources
Selection and organisation of relevant information 30%
Level 1
from sources (15)
Define historical concepts/terms
Interpretation of evidence from sources
40%
Level 2 Explain information gathered from sources
(20)
Analyse evidence from sources
Interpret and evaluate evidence from sources
Engage with sources to determine its usefulness,
reliability, bias and limitations 30%
Level 3
Compare and contrast interpretations and (15)
perspectives presented in sources and draw
independent conclusions
1.2 The information below indicates how source-based questions are
assessed:
In the marking of source-based questions, credit needs to be given to any
other valid and relevant viewpoints, arguments, evidence or examples.
In the allocation of marks, emphasis should be placed on how the
requirements of the question have been addressed.
In the marking guideline, the requirements of the question (skills that need to
be addressed) as well as the level of the question are indicated in italics.
When assessing open-ended source-based questions, learners should be
credited for any other relevant answers.
Learners are expected to take a stance when answering ‘to what extent’
questions in order for any marks to be awarded.
1.3 Assessment procedures for source-based questions
Use a tick () for each correct answer
Pay attention to the mark scheme e.g. (2 x 2) which translates to two reasons
and is given two marks each (); (1 x 2) which translates to one reason
and is given two marks ()
If a question carries 4 marks then indicate by placing 4 ticks ()
Paragraph question
Paragraphs are to be assessed globally (holistically). Both the content and
structure of the paragraph must be taken into account when awarding a mark. The
following steps must be used when assessing a response to a paragraph question:
Read the paragraph and place a bullet (•) at each point within the text where
the candidate has used relevant evidence to address the question.
Re-read the paragraph to evaluate the extent to which the candidate has been
able to use relevant evidence to write a paragraph.
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At the end of the paragraph indicate the ticks (√) that the candidate has been
awarded for the paragraph; as well as the level (1,2, or 3) as indicated in the
holistic rubric and a brief comment e.g.
___________ •___________________________________________________
_________________ • ____________________________ • _________________
Level 2 √√√√
Used mostly relevant evidence to write a basic paragraph
Count all the ticks for the source-based question and then write the mark on the
right-hand bottom margin e.g. 32
50
Ensure that the total mark is transferred accurately to the front/back cover of the
answer script.
2. ESSAY QUESTIONS
2.1 The essay questions require candidates to:
Be able to structure their argument in a logical and coherent manner. They need to
select, organise and connect the relevant information so that they are able to
present a reasonable sequence of facts or an effective argument to answer the
question posed. It is essential that an essay has an introduction, a coherent and
balanced body of evidence and a conclusion.
2.2 Marking of essay questions
Markers must be aware that the content of the answer will be guided by the
textbooks in use at the particular centre.
Candidates may have any other relevant introduction and/or conclusion than those
included in a specific essay marking guideline for a specific essay.
2.3 Global assessment of the essay
The essay will be assessed holistically (globally). This approach requires the
teacher to assess the essay as a whole, rather than assessing the main points of
the essay separately. This approach encourages the learner to write an original
argument by using relevant evidence to support the line of argument. The learner
will not be required to simply regurgitate content (facts) in order to achieve a level
7 (high mark). This approach discourages learners from preparing essays and
reproducing them without taking the specific requirements of the question into
account. Holistic marking of the essay credits learners' opinions that are supported
by evidence. Holistic assessment, unlike content-based marking, does not penalise
language inadequacies as the emphasis is on the following:
The learner's interpretation of the question
The appropriate selection of factual evidence (relevant content selection)
The construction of an argument (planned, structured and has an independent line
of argument)
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2.4 Assessment procedures of the essay
2.4.1 Keep the synopsis in mind when assessing the essay.
2.4.2 During the reading of the essay, ticks need to be awarded for a relevant
introduction (which is indicated by a bullet in the marking guideline), the
main aspects/body of the essay that sustains/defends the line of argument
(which is indicated by bullets in the marking guideline) and a relevant
conclusion (which is indicated by a bullet in the marking guideline).
For example, in an essay where there are five (5) main points there could be
about seven (7) ticks.
2.4.3 Keep the PEEL structure in mind when assessing an essay.
P Point: The candidate introduces the essay by taking a line of
argument/making a major point.
Each paragraph should include a point that sustains the major point
(line of argument) that was made in the introduction.
E Explanation: The candidate should explain in more detail what the
main point is about and how it relates to the question posed (line of
argument).
E Example: The candidates should answer the question by selecting
content that is relevant to the line of argument. Relevant examples
should be given to sustain the line of argument.
L Link: Candidates should ensure that the line of argument is sustained
throughout the essay and is written coherently.
2.4.4 The following symbols MUST be used when assessing an essay:
• Introduction, main aspects and conclusion not properly contextualised
^
• Wrong statement _________________
• Irrelevant statement |
|
|
• Repetition R
• Analysis A√
• Interpretation I√
• Line of Argument LOA
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2.5 The matrix
2.5.1 Use of the matrix in the marking of essays
In the marking of essays, the criteria as provided in the matrix should be used.
When assessing the essay note both the content and presentation. At the point of
intersection of the content and presentation based on the seven competency
levels, a mark should be awarded.
(a) The first reading of essays will be to determine to what extent the main
aspects have been covered and to allocate the content level (on the
matrix).
C LEVEL 4
(b) The second reading of essays will relate to the level (on the matrix) of
presentation.
C LEVEL 4
P LEVEL 3
(c) Allocate an overall mark with the use of the matrix.
C LEVEL 4
P LEVEL 3
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MARKING MATRIX FOR ESSAY: TOTAL: 50
LEVEL 7 LEVEL 6 LEVEL 5 LEVEL 4 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 1*
PRESENTATION Very well Very well Well planned and Planned and Shows some Attempts to Little or no
planned and planned and structured essay. constructed an evidence of a structure an attempt to
structured essay. structured essay. Attempts to argument. planned and answer. structure the
Good synthesis Developed a develop a clear Evidence used to constructed Largely essay.
of information. relevant line of argument. some extent to argument. descriptive or
Developed an argument. Conclusion support the line Attempts to some attempt at
original, well Evidence used to drawn from the of argument. sustain a line of developing a line
balanced and defend the evidence to Conclusions argument. of argument. No
CONTENT independent line argument. support the line reached based Conclusions not attempt to draw a
of argument with Attempts to draw of argument. on evidence. clearly supported conclusion.
the use of an independent by evidence.
evidence and conclusion from
sustained and the evidence to
defended the support the line
argument of argument.
throughout.
Independent
conclusion is
drawn from
evidence to
support the line
of argument.
LEVEL 7
Question has been
fully answered.
Content selection
47–50 43–46
fully relevant to line
of argument.
LEVEL 6
Question has been
answered.
Content selection 43–46 40–42 38–39
relevant to a line of
argument.
LEVEL 5
Question answered
to a great extent.
Content adequately 38–39 36–37 34–35 30–33 28–29
covered and
relevant.
LEVEL 4
Question
recognisable in
answer. 30–33 28–29 26–27
Some omissions or
irrelevant content
selection.
LEVEL 3
Content selection
does relate to the
question, but does
not answer it, or
does not always 26–27 24–25 20–23
relate to the
question.
Omissions in
coverage.
LEVEL 2
Question
inadequately 20–23 18–19 14–17
addressed. Sparse
content.
LEVEL 1*
Question
inadequately
addressed or not at 14–17 0–13
all. Inadequate or
irrelevant content.
* Guidelines for allocating a mark for Level 1: (0–13 Mark Range)
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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History/P1 7 DBE/November 2023
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SECTION A: SOURCE-BASED QUESTIONS
QUESTION 1: HOW DID BERLIN BECOME A FOCAL POINT OF COLD WAR
TENSION BETWEEN THE SOVIET UNION (USSR) AND THE
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (USA) IN 1948?
1.1
1.1.1 [Extraction of evidence from Source 1A – L1]
‘United States’/’US’
‘Britain’
‘Soviet Union’ (3 x 1) (3)
1.1.2 [Extraction of evidence from Source 1A – L1]
‘Roosevelt and Churchill were able to convince Stalin to create a zone for
France which had suffered three invasions and two defeats at the hands of
Germany within seventy years’ (1 x 1) (1)
1.1.3 [Interpretation of evidence from Source 1A – L2]
To prevent Germany from attacking its neighbours in the future/prevent
expansion in eastern Europe
Germany was blamed for having caused the Second World War – had to
be weakened
Germany brought economic misery to the whole of Europe
To maintain peace in Europe
Any other relevant response (any 1 x 2) (2)
1.1.4 [Interpretation of evidence from Source 1A – L2]
The city of Berlin will become a ‘pawn’ that the Soviet Union would use to
settle their differences with the Western Powers
The city of Berlin will become isolated from the Western powers as it was
surrounded by a Soviet zone
Western powers were concerned that decisions taken for the city of Berlin
might be dominated by the Soviet Union/To curb/prevent the spread of
capitalism
Any other relevant response (any 2 x 2) (4)
1.2
1.2.1 [Definition of a historical term from Source 1B – L1]
Sealing/closing off a place to prevent goods or people from entering or
leaving
Preventing freedom of movement from one place to another/Placing
obstacles to hinder one’s path
Any other relevant response (any 1 x 2) (2)
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1.2.2 [Interpretation of evidence from Source 1B – L2]
The USA saw the Berlin Blockade by the Soviet Union as a deliberate act
of bringing poverty to Berliners
The USA saw the blockade as a decision that the Soviet Union took
without discussing with the other countries
The USA saw the Berlin Blockade as a threat to the administration of its
zone
Any other relevant response (any 2 x 2) (4)
1.2.3 [Extraction of evidence from Source 1B – L1]
‘regarded the blockade measures as a 'clear violation of existing
agreements concerning the administration of Berlin by the four occupying
powers'
‘as a matter of established right derived from the defeat and surrender of
Germany’
‘confirmed by formal agreements among the principal Allies’
‘would not be induced (pushed) by threats, pressures or other actions to
abandon these rights’
‘responsibility for the physical well-being of the population of its sector of
Berlin including hundreds of thousands of women and children’ (any 3 x 1) (3)
1.2.4 [Extraction of evidence from Source 1B – L1]
‘in accordance with existing agreements the arrangements for the
movement of freight and passenger traffic between the western zones and
Berlin be fully restored’ (1 x 1) (1)
1.2.5 [Interpretation of evidence from Source 1B – L2]
The USA was not prepared to engage in any military conflict with the
USSR
The USA was a founding member of the United Nations Organisation that
supported settlement of disputes by negotiations
The USA was a signatory to the Charter of the United Nations – that called
for settling issues through negotiations
The USA wanted to let the USSR appear as the aggressor
The USA did not want to lose its occupation of West Berlin
Any other relevant response (any 2 x 2) (4)
1.3
1.3.1 [Extraction of evidence from Source 1C – L1]
‘Berlin lies in the centre of the Soviet zone’
‘The interests of the Berlin population do not permit a situation in which
Berlin or only in the western sectors of Berlin there shall be introduced
special currency which has no validity in the Soviet zone’
‘The entire mass of currency notes which were cancelled in the western
zone threatened to pour into Berlin and the Soviet zone of occupation of
Germany’ (any 2 x 1) (2)
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1.3.2 [Explanation of historical concept from Source 1C - L2]
The introduction of a new financial system (currency) – Deutsche Mark by
the western countries in their zones that excluded the Soviet part of
Germany
Any other relevant response (1 x 2) (2)
1.3.3 [Extraction of evidence from Source 1C – L1]
‘The United States, Great Britain and France continue to maintain in Berlin
their special currency’ (1 x 2) (2)
1.3.4 [Determining the limitations of Source 1C – L3]
The source only portrays the Soviet Command’s viewpoint/one-sided
The source is critical of/biased to financial reforms in western controlled
zones
Any other relevant response (2 x 2) (4)
1.4 [Comparison of evidence in Sources 1B and 1C to determine differences –
L3]
In Source 1B the USA justifies its occupation of Berlin based on the formal
agreements while in Source 1C Berlin lies geographically in the Soviet
zone
In Source 1B the USA justifies its occupation of Berlin based on the formal
agreements whereas Source 1C states wanted to achieve economic
recovery/domination of the western zone
In Source 1B the US Government states that it won’t abandon the Western
sector of Berlin as it has a responsibility for the well-being of its people
while in Source 1C the Soviet Government made an assurance to the
protection of the interests of the entire German population and not the
Soviet Union zone only/Greater Berlin
Any other relevant response (any 2 x 2) (4)
1.5
1.5.1 [Interpretation of evidence from Source 1D - L2]
The USA, Britain and France ruled over Western Berlin/three combined
zones of USA, Britain and France formed West Berlin
Leading members of Capitalism in the Cold War against Communism
The western allies were alarmed by the action of the Soviet leader in
dividing Berlin into two parts
Any other relevant response (any 1 x 2) (2)
1.5.2 [Interpretation of evidence from Source 1D - L2]
Berlin was located in the Russian zone
Russia wanted to preserve Communism/Russia wanted to stop capitalist
influence in Berlin
Any other relevant response (any 1 x 2) (2)
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1.6 [Interpretation, evaluation and synthesis from relevant sources – L3]
Candidates could include the following aspects in their response:
The European Advisory Commission planned the division of Germany into
three zones (Source 1A)
At Yalta, Germany was divided into four different zones for each of the
victorious powers (Source 1A)
West Berlin flourished as a result of financial assistance from the USA
(own knowledge)
The city of Berlin, though located deep into the Soviet zone was also
divided and administered by the joint four countries (Source 1A)
The governments of the USA, Great Britain and France wrote to complain
when the Soviet government blockaded traffic from entering and accessing
Berlin (Source 1B)
Western powers combined their zones and formed West Berlin (own
knowledge)
The USA government regarded this blockade as a threat and committed to
resist it (Source 1B)
The USA government displayed willingness to settle disputes with the
Soviet Government by negotiations (Source 1B)
The Soviet government was convinced the blockade was caused by the
introduction of a special currency by the western powers for their zones
and in west Berlin (Source 1C)
The Soviet government also indicated that it was willing to administer the
whole of Berlin alone if necessary (Source 1C)
The Soviet government desired to spread its sphere of influence (own
knowledge)
The city of Berlin was divided into two parts by Stalin (Source 1D)
The other three powers/leaders were taken by surprise at Stalin’s actions
of dividing the city (Source 1D)
Any other relevant response
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Use the following rubric to allocate marks:
Uses evidence in an elementary manner e.g. shows no or
little understanding of how Berlin became a focal point of
Cold War tensions between the Soviet Union (USSR) and MARKS
LEVEL 1
the United States of America (USA) in 1948. 0–2
Uses evidence partially or cannot write a paragraph.
Evidence is mostly relevant and relates to a great extent on
the topic e.g. shows some understanding of how Berlin
became a focal point of Cold War tensions between the
MARKS
LEVEL 2 Soviet Union (USSR) and the United States of America
3–5
(USA) in 1948.
Uses evidence in a very basic manner to write a paragraph.
Uses relevant evidence, e.g. demonstrates a thorough
understanding of how Berlin became a focal point of Cold
War tensions between the Soviet Union (USSR) and the
United States of America (USA) in 1948. MARKS
LEVEL 3
Uses evidence very effectively in an organised paragraph that 6–8
shows an understanding of the topic.
(8)
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QUESTION 2: WHAT FACTORS LED TO THE THREE NATIONALIST MOVEMENTS
(MPLA, FNLA AND UNITA) BECOMING INVOLVED IN THE
ANGOLAN CIVIL WAR FROM 1975?
2.1
2.1.1 [Definition of a historical term from Source 2A – L1]
Overthrowing of the government by force
Change in government peacefully
Any other relevant response (any 1 x 2) (2)
2.1.2 [Extraction of evidence from Source 2A - L1]
‘Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angola’/ ‘MPLA’
‘National Front for the Liberation of Angola’/ ‘FNLA’
‘National Union for the Total Independence of Angola’/ ‘UNITA’ (3 x 1) (3)
2.1.3 [Extraction of evidence from Source 2A –L1]
‘Cuba’
‘Soviet Union’ (2 x 1) (2)
2.1.4 [Interpretation of evidence from Source 2A – L2]
Neto was brutal/ruthless
He was intolerant of any opposition forces/promotes one party state
He was oppressive/dictator/autocratic
Any other relevant response (any 1 x 2) (2)
2.2.
2.2.1 [Interpretation of evidence from Source 2B - L2]
To consolidate/display power against the other nationalists’ movements
To convince the Angolans that they were in control/intimidate other parties
To celebrate the victory of the MPLA
Any other relevant response (any 2 x 2) (4)
2.2.2 [Interpretation of evidence from Source 2B - L2]
MPLA used brutal methods to gain victory and control of Angola
MPLA killed members of FNLA and UNITA during the civil war
MPLA did not take over control of Angola democratically
MPLA used advanced weapons from USSR and Cuba during the civil war
Any other relevant response (any 1 x 2) (2)
2.3.
2.3.1 [Extraction of evidence from Source 2C - L1]
‘The withdrawal of the Portuguese abandoned all attempt to control the
transition’ (1 x 2) (2)
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2.3.2 [Explanation of historical concept from Source 2C – L2]
A war in which civilians within Angola fought against each other
When nationalist movements (MPLA, FNLA and UNITA) in Angola fought
against each other to take control of the government
Any other relevant response (any 1 x 2) (2)
2.3.3 [Interpretation of evidence from Source 2C – L2]
Both the US and the Soviet Union were more concerned about spreading
their ideologies of capitalism and communism in the world respectively
The US and the Soviet Union competed for support amongst countries in
various parts of the world including Angola in Southern Africa
Both did not care about the welfare of Angolans
Both countries were concerned with their status in world politics/proxy war
Both US and Soviet Union wanted access to mineral resources in Angola
Any other relevant response (any 2 x 2) (4)
2.3.4 [Determining usefulness of Source 2C – L3]
The source is USEFUL because:
It is a source taken from a book by a historian, M Meredith
It highlights the transition from Portuguese control to Angolan
independence which resulted in the Angolan civil war
It refers to the Portuguese High Commissioner (Admiral Cardoso) who
announced the transfer of power to ’Angolan people’ – no Angolan was
present
The information regarding transition to Angolan independence/Angolan civil
war can be corroborated with other sources (Sources 2A and 2B)
Any other relevant response (any 2 x 2) (4)
2.4
2.4.1 [Extraction of evidence from Source 2D –L1]
‘The Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) led by
Agostinho Neto, looked upon politics through nationalist and socialist
lenses’ (1 x 2) (2)
2.4.2 [Interpretation of evidence in Source 2D - L2]
Each nationalist movement represented different ethnic groups and this
led to the outbreak of a civil war
Some people such as the mulattos didn’t see themselves identifying with
all Angolans
Different nationalist movements were also regionalised
Any other relevant response (any 1 x 2) (2)
2.4.3 [Extraction of evidence from Source 2D – L1]
‘saw it as the least Marxist of the three …’ (1 x 1) (1)
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2.4.4 [Interpretation of evidence from Source 2D - L2]
Because UNITA was fighting the MPLA which posed a communist threat
to South Africa/The MPLA had close ties with Cuba and the Soviet Union
– opponents of the capitalist SA government
The South African government wanted to have control of the region
UNITA had the support of the USA, a close ally of South Africa at the time
Any other relevant response (any 2 x 2) (4)
2.4.5. Extraction of evidence from Source 2D - L1]
‘… it did little in the countryside other than recruit soldiers’
‘Education, health and other services in the cities languished’ ( 2 x 1) (2)
2.5 [Comparison of evidence from Sources 2C and 2D – L3]
In Source 2C the evidence shows that the nationalist movements
appealed for support from foreign powers and in Source 2D the
information states that each of the nationalist movements received support
in their efforts from foreign countries
Source 2C states that the nationalist movements were involved in an
armed struggle for power and in Source 2D the evidence shows that the
nationalist movements received ammunition from countries such as Cuba,
the Soviet Union and other countries in order to entrench their power
Both refer to liberation movements as nationalist movements
Both refer to liberation movements being involved in the civil war
Any other relevant response (any 2 x 2) (4)
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2.6 [Interpretation, evaluation and synthesis from relevant sources – L3]
Candidates could include the following aspects in their response:
After the overthrow of the Portuguese leader Caetano, the new leadership
was prepared to end colonialism (own knowledge)
The Portuguese failed to oversee the transition of power to the Angolans –
created a power struggle (own knowledge)
MPLA went against the agreement signed in Portugal to rule together (own
knowledge)
Three nationalist movements, the MPLA, UNITA and the FNLA contested
the leadership race (Sources 2A and 2C)
Agostinho Neto emerged as the ruler of the country and established a one-
party state after the MPLA took over the capital city, Luanda (Source 2A)
The MPLA showed a keen interest in Socialism against the FNLA and
UNITA (Capitalism) (Source 2A)
To show its strength and determination to continue with the war, MPLA
forces paraded their troops in Angola (Source 2B)
The three nationalist movements sought support from the foreign powers
which resulted in the Angolan civil war (Source 2C)
The United Sates and the Soviet Union became involved in the Angola
Civil War to maintain the global balance of power (Source 2C)
FNLA army had been re-trained by President’s Mobutu’s army (Source 2C)
The United States wanted to regain its position as world leader (own
knowledge)
The Angolan civil war turned into an ethnic war as the three nationalist
movements were divided along ethnic and cultural lines (Source 2D)
UNITA followers were largely rural-based whilst the supporters of the
MPLA were regarded as the mulattos who were more educated and had
access to wealth (Source 2D)
South Africa’s involvement in the Angolan Civil War was based on the fear
that communism would spread through Southern Africa, therefore its
soldiers supported UNITA (own knowledge)
In order to obtain the support of the United States, UNITA leader, Savimbi
adopted Reaganism (Source 2D)
The MPLA supported by the revenue received from the oil trade was able
to win the first stage of the war by capturing the capital city, Luanda
(Source 2D)
The UNITA forces and the MPLA continued their fight for power in Angola
(Source 2D)
Any other relevant response
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Use the following rubric to allocate marks:
Uses evidence in an elementary manner e.g. shows no or
little understanding of the factors that led to the three
nationalist movements becoming involved in the MARKS
LEVEL 1 Angolan civil war from 1975. 0–2
Uses evidence partially or cannot write a paragraph.
Evidence is mostly relevant and relates to a great extent on
the topic e.g. shows some understanding of the factors
that led to the three nationalist movements becoming MARKS
LEVEL 2 involved in the Angolan civil war from 1975. 3-5
Uses evidence in a very basic manner to write a paragraph.
Uses relevant evidence e.g. shows thorough
understanding of the factors that led to the three
nationalist movements becoming involved in the
MARKS
LEVEL 3 Angolan civil war from 1975.
6-8
Uses evidence very effectively in an organised paragraph
that shows an understanding of the topic.
(8)
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QUESTION 3: WHAT CHALLENGES WERE ENCOUNTERED BY CIVIL RIGHTS
PROTESTORS WHO PARTICIPATED IN THE FREEDOM RIDES IN
THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (USA) IN THE 1960s?
3.1
3.1.1 [Extraction of evidence from Source 3A – L1]
‘They did so by simply boarding a bus, not as Blacks or Whites restricted
by an outmoded system of racial discrimination, but as free and full citizens
of a democratic nation’. (1 x 2) (2)
3.1.2 [Definition of a historical term from Source 3A – L1]
A legal document in which basic laws of the country/organisation are
outlined
A framework of fundamental principles that guide the governance of a
country/organisation
Guidelines which outlines the basic human rights
Any other relevant response (any 1 x 2) (2)
3.1.3 [Interpretation of evidence from Source 3A - L2]
The Freedom Riders were determined to continue protesting the
segregation regardless of the violent attacks by the racist State and
extremists
The Freedom Riders knew that the government might support the racists
during the protests
The civil rights activists were determined to continue with the protest and
mobilise support in the Southern States which upheld the Jim Crow Laws
Any other relevant response (any 1 x 2) (2)
3.1.4 [Interpretation of evidence from Source 3A - L2]
The publicity of the Freedom Rides gave it world (international) attention
Because of national and international pressure
To uphold the Constitution of the country
He could not defend the State laws which enforced segregation
To stop violence that was sweeping the country
To protect the image of democracy/deal with the violation of human rights
To win the support of the Civil Rights Movement
Any other relevant response (any 2 x 2) (4)
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3.2
3.2.1 [Interpretation of evidence from Source 3B - L2]
To expose the violent racist mob attack on the Freedom Riders in Alabama
in May 1961
It was the breaking news on how the Freedom Riders challenged racial
discrimination
To attract more readers particularly to the call of the civil rights activists
To call for sympathy to the Freedom Riders/civil rights activists
To expose the indifference of the Federal Government
To show that there were both black and white protestors
Any other relevant response (any 1 x 2) (2)
3.2.2 [Interpretation of evidence from Source 3B - L2]
It suggests that the white racists/segregationists who attacked the
Freedom Riders were inhumane (lacked empathy) as the Freedom Riders
were defenceless
The white segregationists acted in a violent/heartless/unkind manner
Any other relevant response (2 x 2) (4)
3.2.3 [Interpretation of evidence from Source 3B - L2]
The flames and smoke from the bus reflects the actions of the white mob
which was fuelled by hatred to racial integration
The white mob resented the idea of desegregation - this is reflected in how
they wanted the protestors to be killed by the smoke and fire
The burning of the bus by the mob shows that they could not conceal their
hatred for the Freedom Riders
Any other relevant response (any 1 x 2) (2)
3.3
3.3.1 [Extraction of evidence from Source 3C – L1]
‘we knew that John Lewis, a member of our organisation, was going to be
involved in it’
‘we got word of a burning of the bus in Aniston …’
‘the feeling was that if we let those perpetrators of violence believe that
people would stop if they were violent enough …’ (any 1 x 1) (1)
3.3.2 [Extraction of evidence from Source 3C – L1]
‘you would go on a hunger strike’
‘you don’t cop (opt for) a plea’
‘you don’t pay the bail and jump’
‘You stay’ (any 2 x 1) (2)
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3.3.3 [Ascertaining the reliability of evidence from Source 3C – L3]
The source is RELIABLE because:
Taken from a documentary compiled through interviews by S Nelson, a
writer and filmmaker (with first-hand information)
Jim Zwerg was an eyewitness who was beaten and arrested for
participating in the Freedom Rides in May 1961
Jim Zwerg, the leader of the Nashville Civil Rights Movement, worked
closely with John Lewis in organising and participating in the Freedom
Rides
Zwerg was one of 18 volunteers of which there were 10 white male
students to have joined the Freedom Rides from Nashville to New Orleans
Any other relevant response (any 2 x 2) (4)
3.4
3.4.1 [Extraction of evidence from Source 3D - L1]
‘people were cut by flying glass’
‘for smoke inhalation’
‘half dazed (confused) as a result of the smoke…’
‘dry heaves (shivers)’ (any 3 x 1) (3)
3.4.2 [Interpretation of information from Source 3D - L2]
The Governor/State did not support the Freedom Riders because they
were against integration
The Governor/State would not assign the police to protect the protestors
from the racist attackers
The Governor wanted to sustain the use of the State laws which enforced
segregation and violent attacks on civil rights activists
He wanted to discourage the Freedom Riders who were determined to
continuing protests
He believed that their protest was unjustifiable
Any other relevant response (any 2 x 2) (4)
3.4.3 [Extraction of evidence from Source 3D - L1]
‘the people at the hospital would not do anything for us’
‘…the hospital told us to leave’ (2 x 1) (2)
3.4.4 [Explanation of historical concept from Source 3D - L2]
A supporter of the policy of racial segregation in all spheres of life of the
African American in the State of Alabama
Any other relevant response (1 x 2) (2)
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3.4.5 [Extraction of evidence from Source 3D - L1]
‘Any rioters in this state will not receive police protection'
‘A militant segregationist, who solicited (asked) Ku Klux Klan support in his
election campaign’
‘integration would come to Alabama only ‘over my dead body’
‘I would oppose with every ounce of energy I posses’
‘will use every power at my command to prevent any mixing of white and
Negro races in the classrooms of this state’
‘I cannot guarantee protection for this bunch of rabble-rousers’ (any 2 x 1) (2)
3.5 [Comparison of evidence from Sources 3C and 3D – L3]
Source 3C mentions that the civil rights activists heard of the Freedom
Riders bus that was burnt but they still went on and in Source 3D their bus
exploded and they found themselves injured
Both sources state that the Freedom Riders were more determined to
continue with the protests regardless of the injuries sustained after their
buses were burnt
Both sources state that the police and segregationist brutally attacked the
Freedom Riders
Source 3C states that the Freedom Riders were placed under police arrest
and Source 3D explains that Freedom riders were not given police
protection
Any other relevant response (any 2 x 2) (4)
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3.6 [Interpretation, evaluation and synthesis of evidence from relevant sources -
L3]
Candidates could include the following aspects in their response:
The Freedom Rides were initiated in order to test the Supreme Court’s
ruling on the desegregation of public facilities in the Deep South (own
knowledge)
The Southern States (Deep South) did not want to end segregation or
adhere to the constitutional laws (Source 3A)
Freedom Riders were viciously attacked and jailed by the racist police who
did not want to desegregate the public spaces and interstate busses
(Source 3A)
The leadership of the Freedom Riders was weakened by the police who
ensured that jailed Civil Rights activists would be isolated from all means
of communication (Source 3C)
The buses carrying the Freedom Riders was burnt by a mob of whites
whose aim was to dissuade the protests (Source 3C)
Photographers who took pictures of the burning bus were beaten and their
cameras were destroyed (own knowledge)
Images of brutality against Freedom Riders were televised and led to
greater support for Civil Rights activists (own knowledge)
The Freedom Riders did not have privacy as their phones were tapped by
the police (Source 3C)
Civil Rights activists who were in the burnt bus were refused treatment in
hospital (Source 3D)
The KKK were organised by the Governor to violently attack and kill the
Freedom Riders (Source 3D)
Governor Patterson openly opposed desegregation and pronounced his
hatred for integration in any public space (Source 3D)
No police protection was given to Freedom Riders (Source 3D)
Kennedy did not act immediately to protect the Civil Rights activists from
the supremacists who violated the human rights of the citizens (own
knowledge)
Any other relevant response
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Use the following rubric to allocate marks:
Uses evidence in an elementary manner e.g. shows no or
little understanding of the challenges encountered by
MARKS
LEVEL 1 civil rights protestors who participated in the Freedom
0–2
Rides in the USA in the 1960s.
Uses evidence partially or cannot write a paragraph.
Evidence is mostly relevant and relates to a great extent on
the topic e.g. shows some understanding of the
challenges encountered by civil rights protestors who MARKS
LEVEL 2
participated in the Freedom Rides in the USA in the 3–5
1960s.
Uses evidence in a very basic manner to write a paragraph.
Uses relevant evidence e.g. demonstrates a thorough
understanding of the challenges encountered by civil
rights protestors who participated in the Freedom Rides MARKS
LEVEL 3
in the USA in the 1960s. 6–8
Uses evidence very effectively in an organised paragraph
that shows an understanding of the topic.
(8)
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SECTION B: ESSAY QUESTIONS
QUESTION 4: THE EXTENSION OF THE COLD WAR: CASE STUDY – VIETNAM
[Plan and construct an original argument based on relevant evidence using analytical
and interpretative skills]
SYNOPSIS
Candidates need to critically discuss the statement that tactics used by the Vietcong
were successful in making USA strategies ineffective during the Vietnam War between
1963 and 1975. They should support their line of argument with relevant historical
evidence.
MAIN ASPECTS
Candidates should include the following aspects in their response:
Introduction: Candidates need to critically discuss the statement that tactics used
by the Vietcong were successful in making USA strategies ineffective during the
Vietnam War between 1963 and 1975. They should support their line of argument
with relevant historical evidence.
ELABORATION
Division of North and South Vietnam (Background)
USA first intervention in South Vietnam – sent weapons and military advisors
against the Vietcong (Vietnamese communists)
Ho Chi Minh Trail and its significance (used by the Vietminh communist
guerrillas from North Vietnam to support the Vietcong in the South)
USA introduced 'Safe Village' policy/Hamlet strategy/Villagisation – trying to
isolate/separate guerrillas from villagers (1962) (Background)
Safe village policy failed because the Vietcong operated inside villages
President Johnson used the Gulf of Tonkin incident and resolution (1964) – excuse
for escalation of the army
The USA felt the war in Vietnam was not a conventional war like The Second World
War
USA sent 3 500 marines and ground troops to Vietnam on 8 March 1965
Operation Ranch Hand (1962-1971) – use of chemical defoliants (Agent Orange to
destroy the forest) – and Agent Blue (to destroy agricultural products and food to
weaken the Vietcong)
President Johnson introduced Operation Rolling Thunder in March 1965 to quickly
eliminate the Vietcong - ineffectiveness of a conventional strategy as opposed to
unconventional guerrilla warfare
Use of chemical weapons e.g. Napalm gas made USA unpopular and many
countries condemned the USA – caused most damage to the environment
Vietcong responded with the Tet Offensive (1968) – surprised attacks on 100 cities
– ambushed USA controlled cities
Number of USA soldiers killed increased – led to anti-war demonstrations in the
USA
Difficulty in separating guerrillas from villagers – farmers/peasants (guerrilla warfare
by the Vietminh and Vietcong)
Highly effective use of guerrilla tactics by the Vietcong
USA sent young and inexperienced soldiers to Vietnam
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USA used Search and Destroy Policy to destroy villages supporting the Vietcong –
confused by guerrilla tactics
USA atrocities and My Lai massacre (March 1968) turned public opinion against the
USA waged war/this resulted in large numbers of civilian deaths leading to more
support for the Vietcong
North Vietnam received military support from the USSR and China so the
Vietminh and Vietcong had access to some modern weapons
Guerrilla warfare was effectively used by the Vietcong, supported by Vietminh from
the north and used tactics such as booby traps, hit and run, sabotage and
underground tunnels – narrow to fit the Vietcong body structure but not the big USA
soldiers
The Vietcong increased its support base because of the tactics used against the
USA soldiers
The Vietnamese were united in the defence of their country
Vietnamisation: President Nixon came up with the policy of strategic withdrawal
from Vietnam. Also called WHAM (Winning the Hearts and Minds of the
Vietnamese) signalled the failure of USA to stop Vietnam from becoming a
communist state and its subsequent withdrawal
USA withdrew all troops by 1973 (President Nixon had signed the Paris Peace
Accords on 27 January 1973 – ending USA involvement in the Vietnam war)
North Vietnam took control of Saigon in 1975
Vietnam was united under communist control
Any other relevant response
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QUESTION 5: INDEPENDENT AFRICA: CASE STUDY – THE CONGO
[Plan and construct an original argument based on relevant evidence using analytical
and interpretative skills]
SYNOPSIS
Candidates need to indicate whether they agree or disagree with the statement. If they
agree they need to explain whether Mobutu Sese Seko's political, economic and
cultural policies positively transformed post-independent Congo in the 1960s. If they
disagree, they should support their line of argument with relevant historical evidence.
MAIN ASPECTS
Candidates should include the following aspects in their response:
Introduction: Candidates need to indicate whether they agree or disagree with the
statement whether Mobutu Sese Seko's political, economic and cultural policies
positively transformed post-independent Congo in the 1960s. They should also
indicate how they intend supporting their line of argument.
ELABORATION
Political policies
Paternalism – Congolese were treated as children – with no responsibility in
administration or representation of the government
Political parties were banned, and with quick Belgian withdrawal - due to the
1959 Leopoldville riots - many political parties (representing different regions
and ethnicities) were formed; Political parties formed along regional and ethnic
groupings
120 political parties participated in the 1960 elections; no single political party
won outright majority – Patrice Lumumba's Movement National Congolese
(MNC) won most of the seats because unlike other regional parties, it had some
level of nation-wide support
Lack of political unity
Congo became independent on 30 June 1960 with Kasavubu as President and
Lumumba as Prime Minister. Kasavubu preferred that Congo be a federal state
while Lumumba was for a strong centralised national government/Lumumba also in
conflict with Moise Tshombe
Congo started with a lot of political instability – with Tshombe focused on secession
of Katanga for its own independence
Mobutu seized power from Kasavubu through a coup d'état in 1965
He managed to bring some form of political stability (based on authoritarianism)
In 1967 Mobutu managed to stop the Katanga rebellion and gave his country a new
constitution as a one party-state under his party, the Popular Movement for the
Revolution (MPR)
Congo became a one-party state within the first five years after gaining
independence with all opposition suppressed
Mobutu developed a personality cult/ideology of Mobutuism
Mobutu made Congo an autocratic state under himself as a military dictator
Mobutu was supported by the USA because he was seen as an anti-communist ally
He created a strong centralised government and controlled all appointments,
promotions and the allocation of government revenue
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He introduced a policy of Zaireanisation, a policy that replaced skilled foreigners or
those occupying strategic management positions with the unskilled locals – which
led to maladministration and mismanagement in political leadership roles
He allowed nepotism and kleptocracy
Mobutu remained as 'president for life' until his death in 2007
Any other relevant response
Economic policies
At independence Congo was considered most prosperous but with the economic
wealth owned by foreign owners
Inherited a capitalist economy from Belgium/single product economy
Initially left the economy in the hands of white settlers and foreigners/huge divide
between emerging middle class and rural class
The country's rich natural resources of copper, cobalt, diamonds and other
materials attracted foreign investment
Nationalisation: Mobutu nationalised the country's copper mining industry and used
profits from copper industry to finance his 10-year industrialisation plan
Nationalised foreign-owned companies without compensation
Foreign companies were placed under control of his allies and family members
Introduced Zaireanisation (replacing foreigners with Zairian nationals)
Zaireanisation led to corruption, theft and mismanagement
The economy was characterised by nepotism and elitism (created big gap between
the elite and ordinary citizens/rich and poor)
Weak economic policies led to the decline in the state of infrastructure such as
roads etc.
Mobutu created a kleptocracy where a group of appointed public officials abused
their position for financial gain
Mobutu was forced to introduce retrocession (return of foreign owners)
Very few foreign owners returned
Congo's economy collapsed due to high inflation
Congo became dependent on foreign aid and investment, e.g. from the World Bank
Any other relevant response
Cultural policies
Promoted elitism: encouraged education of a small elite in a western style of
knowledge and skills
Poor education system that did not benefit the Congolese nor empower them
with skills
French used as medium of instruction in schools
At independence (1960) Congo had 14 university graduates out of 14 million
people
Clothing: wearing of Western-style suits were outlawed (by a decree) and replaced
with 'abacos' ('A bas le costumes'), meaning 'down with the suit' (social status)
Mobutu regarded democracy as a foreign ideology to Africa – he ruled as a Chief in
a traditional African style and used it to strengthen his own authoritarian position
French remained the language of instruction and education system continued to
favour the urban elite
After independence, primary education and school enrolment rose from 1,6 million
in 1960 to 4,6 million in 1974
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When state funding was withdrawn by Mobutu, parents had to start paying and
primary education started to decline
Teachers and hospital staff went unpaid for months due to poor economic and
political practices
African music/art/dance were encouraged
Nation building and unity were encouraged
African hairstyles were encouraged
Any other relevant response
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QUESTION 6: CIVIL SOCIETY PROTESTS FROM THE 1950s TO THE 1970s:
THE BLACK POWER MOVEMENT
[Plan and construct an original argument based on relevant evidence using analytical
and interpretative skills]
SYNOPSIS
Candidates need to explain to what extent the Black Power Movement depended on
the use of violent, radical and militant strategies to end discrimination in the USA. They
should support their line of argument with relevant historical evidence.
MAIN ASPECTS
Candidates should include the following aspects in their response:
Introduction: Candidates should take a stance by explaining to what extent the
Black Power Movement depended on the use of violent, radical and militant
strategies to end discrimination in the USA. They should also provide an outline of
how they will support their line of argument.
ELABORATION
Conditions in the USA: (Background information)
African Americans still economically and politically crippled in the USA due to
discriminatory (Jim Crow) laws
Lack of a sense of pride due to socio-economic circumstances (Lived in ghettos
and slum areas/poor housing/under-resourced facilities)
African Americans became impatient with the slow pace of change and the
impact of the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s
African Americans subjected to police brutality – led to growth of nationalist
feelings.
Black Power Movement advocated for the Black Power philosophy which promoted
the spirit of assertiveness; self-reliance; black pride; control of politics in their own
communities (advocated by Stokely Carmichael); African Americans to protect
themselves against police brutality; blacks to seek freedom from white authority;
promotion of Afro hairstyle and African clothing and coined the slogan 'Black is
beautiful'
Malcolm X promoted armed self-defence against white oppression
He argued that bloodshed was necessary for revolution (black nationalism) and he
advocated self-respect and self-discipline
Promoted the concept of 'Black Pride' (self-esteem/self-respect/self-help)
Encouraged African Americans to stand up against white American authorities in
pursuit of freedom, justice and equality by whatever means possible
Supported the use of violence as a means of self-defence against those who
attacked African Americans
Carmichael believed that the non-violent strategy failed because of ongoing
violence against African Americans
Advocated the exclusion of white 'liberals' as a philosophy for African Americans
He promoted one plan to split the USA into separate black and white countries
He was against the USA's involvement in the Vietnam war
Impact: the most obvious forms of racial discrimination ended
Racial violence and tension declined
African Americans were elected to public offices
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Housing and facilities of African Americans were improved
Black literacy levels improved and dependence on state grants were reduced
Affirmative action policies for federal employment were put in place.
1966 Bobby Seale and Huey Newton formed the Black Panther Party (BPP) for
Self-Defence – against police brutality
Adopted Ten Point Plan to cover its social, political and economic goals for the
upliftment of the African American community
The BPP ran feeding schemes, childcare and literacy projects in black communities
- the feeding schemes eradicated hunger amongst the youth and improved learning
in schools
BPP literacy projects eradicated illiteracy amongst the African American
communities
BPP childcare projects took care of medical needs of African Americans in black
communities
BPP members patrolled the streets to monitor police activities (policing the police)
and defend themselves against police brutality
BPP demanded that Black history must be taught in black schools
Role of women e.g. Angela Davis; Fannie Lou Hamer
Any other relevant response
[50]
Conclusion: Candidates should tie up their argument with a relevant conclusion.
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