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Read it free online on the page above; download the PDF from there. ## Document text Text extracted from the PDF. Layout, diagrams and tables may not survive extraction. ### Page 1 Downloaded from hlayiso.com NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE GRADE 12 HISTORY P1 NOVEMBER 2023 MARKING GUIDELINES MARKS: 150 These marking guidelines consist of 29 pages. Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 2 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 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. Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 3 Downloaded from hlayiso.com History/P1 3 DBE/November 2023 NSC – Marking Guidelines  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) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 4 Downloaded from hlayiso.com History/P1 4 DBE/November 2023 NSC – Marking Guidelines 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 Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 5 Downloaded from hlayiso.com History/P1 5 DBE/November 2023 NSC – Marking Guidelines 2.5 The matrix 2.5.1 Use of the matrix in the marking of essays In the marking of essays, the criteria as provided in the matrix should be used. When assessing the essay note both the content and presentation. At the point of intersection of the content and presentation based on the seven competency levels, a mark should be awarded. (a) The first reading of essays will be to determine to what extent the main aspects have been covered and to allocate the content level (on the matrix). C LEVEL 4 (b) The second reading of essays will relate to the level (on the matrix) of presentation. C LEVEL 4 P LEVEL 3 (c) Allocate an overall mark with the use of the matrix. C LEVEL 4 P LEVEL 3 }26–27 Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 6 Downloaded from hlayiso.com History/P1 6 DBE/November 2023 NSC – Marking Guidelines 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 Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 7 Downloaded from hlayiso.com History/P1 7 DBE/November 2023 NSC – Marking Guidelines 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) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 8 Downloaded from hlayiso.com History/P1 8 DBE/November 2023 NSC – Marking Guidelines 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) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 9 Downloaded from hlayiso.com History/P1 9 DBE/November 2023 NSC – Marking Guidelines 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) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 10 Downloaded from hlayiso.com History/P1 10 DBE/November 2023 NSC – Marking Guidelines 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 Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 11 Downloaded from hlayiso.com History/P1 11 DBE/November 2023 NSC – Marking Guidelines 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) [50] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 12 Downloaded from hlayiso.com History/P1 12 DBE/November 2023 NSC – Marking Guidelines 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) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 13 Downloaded from hlayiso.com History/P1 13 DBE/November 2023 NSC – Marking Guidelines 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) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 14 Downloaded from hlayiso.com History/P1 14 DBE/November 2023 NSC – Marking Guidelines 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) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 15 Downloaded from hlayiso.com History/P1 15 DBE/November 2023 NSC – Marking Guidelines 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 Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 16 Downloaded from hlayiso.com History/P1 16 DBE/November 2023 NSC – Marking Guidelines 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) [50] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 17 Downloaded from hlayiso.com History/P1 17 DBE/November 2023 NSC – Marking Guidelines 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) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 18 Downloaded from hlayiso.com History/P1 18 DBE/November 2023 NSC – Marking Guidelines 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) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 19 Downloaded from hlayiso.com History/P1 19 DBE/November 2023 NSC – Marking Guidelines 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) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 20 Downloaded from hlayiso.com History/P1 20 DBE/November 2023 NSC – Marking Guidelines 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) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 21 Downloaded from hlayiso.com History/P1 21 DBE/November 2023 NSC – Marking Guidelines 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 Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 22 Downloaded from hlayiso.com History/P1 22 DBE/November 2023 NSC – Marking Guidelines 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. 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