# History Grade 12 P2 NSC Supplementary 2014 Memo (English)

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- Grade: Grade 12
- Document type: Memorandum
- Year: 2014
- Exam period: NSC Supplementary
- Paper: 2
- Curriculum: CAPS
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                       This memorandum consists of 32 pages.

                                NATIONAL
                           SENIOR CERTIFICATE

                                 GRADE 12

                                 HISTORY P2

                          FEBRUARY/MARCH 2014

                               MEMORANDUM

MARKS: 150

                       This memorandum consists of 34 pages.

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1.           SOURCE-BASED QUESTIONS

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

                      LEARNING          ASSESSMENT STANDARDS
                      OUTCOMES          THE ABILITY OF THE LEARNER TO:
                      Learning          1. Formulate      questions   to    analyse
                      Outcome 1            concepts for investigation within the
                      (Historical          context of what is being studied. (Not
                      enquiry)             for examination purpose).
                                        2. Access a variety of relevant sources of
                                           information in order to carry out an
                                           investigation. (Not for examination
                                           purpose).
                                        3. Interpret and evaluate information and
                                           data from sources.
                                        4. Engage with sources of information
                                           evaluating the usefulness of the sources
                                           for the task, including stereotypes,
                                           subjectivity and gaps in the evidence
                                           available to the learners.
                      Learning          1. Analyse historical concepts as social
                      Outcome 2            constructs.
                      (Historical       2. Examine and explain the dynamics of
                      concepts)            changing power relations within the
                                           societies studied.
                                        3. Compare and contrast interpretations
                                           and perspectives of events, people's
                                           actions and changes in order to draw
                                           independent Slots about the actions or
                                           events.
                      Learning          1. Identify when an interpretation of
                      Outcome 3            statistics may be controversial and
                      (Knowledge           engage critically with the conclusions
                      construction         presented by the data.
                      and               2. Synthesise information to construct an
                      communication)       original argument using evidence to
                                           support the argument.
                                        3. Sustain and defend a coherent and
                                           balanced argument with evidence
                                           provided and independently accessed.
                                        4. Communicate          knowledge       and
                                           understanding in a variety of ways
                                           including discussion (written and oral)
                                           debate, creating a piece of historical
                                           writing using a variety of genres,
                                           research assignments, graphics, oral
                                           presentation.

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             1.2     The following levels of questions were used to assess source-
                     based questions.

                                LEVELS OF SOURCE-BASED QUESTIONS

                                  • Extract relevant information and data from the
                      LEVEL 1       sources.
                      (L1)        • Organise information logically.
                                  • Explain historical concepts.
                                  • Categorise appropriate or relevant source of
                                    information provided to response the questions
                                    raised.
                      LEVEL 2     • Analyse the information and data gathered from a
                      (L2)          variety of sources.
                                  • Evaluate the sources of information provided to
                                    assess the appropriateness of the sources for the
                                    task.
                                  • Interpret and evaluate information and data from
                                    the sources.
                                  • Engage with sources of information evaluating
                                    the usefulness of the sources for the task taking
                                    into account stereotypes, subjectivity and gaps in
                                    the evidence available.
                                  • Analyse historical concepts as social constructs.
                                  • Examine and explain the dynamics of changing
                      LEVEL 3
                                    power relations within the aspects of societies
                      (L3)
                                    studied.
                                  • Compare and contrast interpretations and
                                    perspectives of peoples' actions or events and
                                    changes to draw independent conclusion about
                                    the actions or events.
                                  • Identify when an interpretation of statistics may
                                    be controversial and engage critically with the
                                    conclusions presented by the data.

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

                     •   In the marking of source-based questions credit needs to be
                         given to any other valid and relevant viewpoints, arguments,
                         evidence or examples.

                     •   In the allocation of marks emphasis should be placed on how
                         the requirements of the question have been addressed.

                     •   In the marking guideline the requirements of the question
                         (skills that need to be addressed) as well as the level of the
                         question are indicated in italics.

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2.           EXTENDED WRITING

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

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

             2.2     Marking of extended writing

                     •    MARKERS MUST BE AWARE THAT THE CONTENT OF
                          THE RESPONSE WILL BE GUIDED BY THE TEXTBOOKS
                          IN USE AT THE PARTICULAR CENTRE.
                     •    CANDIDATES MAY HAVE ANY OTHER RELEVANT
                          INTRODUCTION AND/OR CONCLUSION THAN THOSE
                          INCLUDED IN A SPECIFIC EXTENDED WRITING
                          MARKING GUIDELINE FOR A SPECIFIC ESSAY.
                     •    WHEN ASSESSING OPEN-ENDED SOURCE-BASED
                          QUESTIONS, LEARNERS SHOULD BE CREDITED FOR
                          ANY OTHER RELEVANT RESPONSES.

Global assessment of extended writing

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

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

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Assessment procedures of extended writing

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

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

3.           The following additional symbols can also be used:

             •   Introduction, main aspects and conclusion not properly contextualised

             •   Wrong statement

             •   Irrelevant statement                                      |

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                                                                           |

                                                                           |

             •   Repetition                                                R

             •   Analysis                                                  A√

             •   Interpretation                                            1√

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4.           The matrix

4.1          Use of analytical matrix in the marking of extended writing (refer to page 6). In
             the marking of extended writing with reference to page 6 the given criteria
             shown in the matrix should be used. In assessing the extended writing note
             should be taken of both the content and presentation. At the point of
             intersection of the content and presentation based on the seven competency
             levels, a mark should be awarded.

             4.1.1      The first reading of extended writing will be to determine to what
                        extent the main aspects have been covered and to determine the
                        content level (on the matrix).

                                                             C         LEVEL 4

             4.1.2      The second reading of extended writing will relate to the level (on
                        the matrix) of presentation.

                                                             C         LEVEL 4
                                                             P         LEVEL 5

             4.1.3      Allocate an overall mark with the use of the matrix.

                                                             C         LEVEL 4
                                                                                      18–19
                                                             P         LEVEL 5

4.2          Use of holistic rubric in the marking of extended writing (refer to page 7)
             The given rubric, which takes into account both content and presentation,
             should be used in the marking of extended writing.

                                                           C and P    LEVEL 5        18–20

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Grade 12 ANALYTICAL MATRIX FOR EXTENDED WRITING: TOTAL: 30

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

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GRADE 12 HOLISTIC RUBRIC TO ASSESS AN ESSAY USING BRONS AND OWN
KNOWLEDGE. TOTAL PUNTE: 30

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

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QUESTION 1:          WHAT POLITICAL CHANGES OCCURRED IN SOUTH AFRICA
                     AFTER THE COLLAPSE OF THE USSR?

1.1          1.1.1    [Interpretation of evidence from Source 1A – L2 – LO1 (AS3 and
                      4); LO2 (AS2); LO3 (AS2)]
                      • There were changes in the international arena
                      • The USSR was undergoing political changes
                      • The Cold War era came to an end
                      • Economic situation in the world was changing
                      Any other relevant response                          (any 1 x 2)           (2)

             1.1.2    [Explanation of historical concepts from Source 1A – L1 – LO2
                      (AS1)]

                      (a) Glasnost
                          •   Openness – people speak freely
                          •   Able to criticise government
                          •   Both lead to democratic and free elections
                          •   Reforms so that communist system works more
                              efficiently and effectively                (any 1 x2)              (2)

                      (b) Cold War
                          •    A state of ideological conflict and hostility between the
                               Soviet Union and the United states of America
                          •    A war that relied on propaganda and the threat of nuclear
                               warfare rather than fighting
                          Any other relevant response                          (any 1 x 2)       (2)

             1.1.3    [Interpretation of evidence form Source 1A – L2 – LO1 (AS3 and
                      4); LO2 (AS2); LO3 (AS2)]
                      • South Africa's leaders/administrators could no longer exploit
                           the so called Communist threat
                      • Start of the process of negotiations
                      • Mandela was moved to Victor Verster prison
                      • Political leaders decided to embark on changes
                      Any other relevant response                          (any 2 x 2)           (4)

             1.1.4    [Interpretation of evidence from Source 1A – L2 – LO1 (AS3 and
                      4); LO2 (AS2);LO3 (AS2)]
                      • It signified the government's intention of Mandela's imminent
                           release
                      • It signalled the government's willingness to talk      (1 x 3)           (3)

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1.2          1.2.1     [Interpretation of evidence from Source 1B – L2 – LO1 (AS3 and
                       4); LO2 (AS2); LO3 (AS2)]
                       • It was a ground breaking speech/radical departure from the
                            previous immovable stance
                       • It was to change the political situation in South Africa
                       • It was a speech that gave hope to all South Africans
                       Any other relevant response                               (any 2 x 2)       (4)

             1.2.2     [Analyse and interpret information from Source 1B – L3 – LO1
                       (AS3)]
                       • NP's rule was based on fear, despair and anger
                       • That the majority of blacks lived in fear, despair and anger
                       • De Klerk's policies provided hope for an inclusive future
                       Any other relevant response                              (any 1 x 2)        (2)

             1.2.3     [Interpretation of evidence from Source 1B – L2 – LO1 (AS3 and
                       4); LO2 (AS2); LO3 (AS2)]
                       • De Klerk's speech signalled a move away from apartheid
                       • De Klerk's speech symbolised that he was prepared to
                            negotiate
                       • His predecessors were not prepared to move away from the
                            apartheid policy and were not prepared to negotiate
                       Any other relevant response                              (any 2 x 2)        (4)

             1.2.4     [Comparing of evidence from Source 1B – L3 – LO3 (AS4)]
                       • Both articles report favourably about De Klerk's speech
                       • De Klerk's announcement was significant and ground breaking
                       Any other relevant response                               (2 x 2)           (4)

1.3          [Analyse and interpret information from Source 1A & 1B – L2 – LO1 (AS3)]
             •    Accurate depiction of what has happened in South Africa
             •    South Africa's white minority rule was about to end
             •    A new history for South Africa was about to be written
             •    International change in attitude towards South Africa
             Any other relevant response                                      (any 2 x 2)          (4)

1.4          1.4.1     [Interpretation of evidence from Source 1C – L2 – LO1 (AS3 and
                       4); LO2 (AS2); LO3 (AS2)]
                       • They did not expect De Klerk to make the announcement
                       • They did not expect so many concessions to be made by De
                           Klerk
                       • The unconditional release of Mandela was a complete surprise
                           to them
                       Any other relevant response                          (any 1 x 2)            (2)

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             1.4.2     [Interpretation of evidence from Source 1C – L2 – LO1 (AS3 and
                       4); LO2 (AS2); LO3 (AS2)]

                       (a) Thabo Mbeki
                           •   Was optimistic
                           •   Amenable to negotiations
                           Any other relevant response                           (any 1 x 2)        (2)

                       (b) Tutu
                           •    Surprised (positively)
                           •    Shocked
                           Any other relevant response                                (1 x 2)       (2)

1.5          [Interpretation, analysis and synthesis of evidence from all sources – L3 –
             LO1 (AS3 and 4); LO2 (AS2 and 3); LO3 (AS2)]
             Candidates could include the following aspects in their response:
             Candidates can select either Sources 1B or 1C indicate why it is
             USEFUL: In answering this question candidates need to show that the
             source is relevant to the investigation and reliable by interrogating its
             provenance (origin).
             Source 1B is useful because:
             • Both are newspaper articles – authentic
             • Both articles reflect the optimism of how people felt about De Klerk's
                speech
             • In newspaper article 1 – focuses on the feelings and reactions of people-
                hope
             • In newspaper article 1 – public were amazed by De Klerk's swiftness-
                even compared De Klerk to his predecessors
             • In newspaper article 2 – reflects the reaction of the world-the world
                applauded him
             Source 1C is useful because:
             • Focuses on the reaction to De Klerk's speech
             • Focuses on the reforms that he intended to introduce
             • Highlights the reaction of Mbeki, Tutu and the UN Secretary General
             • Mentions how South Africa benefitted from the injection of R9 billion into
                 the Stock Exchange
             Any other relevant response

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Use the following rubric to allocate a mark:

             •       Uses evidence in an elementary manner e.g. shows no
                     or little understanding of explaining which ONE of
                     the sources would be most useful to a historian
LEVEL 1              researching the impact of De Klerk's speech on              MARKS: 0–2
                     South Africans
             •       Uses evidence partially to write a paragraph on the topic
                     or cannot write a paragraph on the topic
             •       Evidence is mostly relevant and relates to a great extent
                     to the topic e.g. shows an understanding of
                     explaining which ONE of the sources would be most
LEVEL 2              useful to a historian researching the impact of De          MARKS: 3–5
                     Klerk's speech on South Africans
             •       Uses evidence in a very basic manner to write a
                     paragraph
             •       Uses relevant evidence e.g. demonstrates a thorough
                     understanding of explaining which ONE of the
                     sources would be most useful to a historian
LEVEL 3              researching the impact of De Klerk's speech on              MARKS: 6–8
                     South Africans
             •       Uses evidence very effectively in an organised
                     paragraph that shows an understanding of the topic
                                                                                               (8)

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1.6          EXTENDED WRITING

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

                     SYNOPSIS

                     Candidates should explain how the collapse of the Soviet Union
                     paved the way for political changes in South Africa after 1989.

                     MAIN ASPECTS

                     Candidates should include the following aspects in their response:

                     •   Introduction: Candidates should explain how the fall of
                         communism influenced the political future of South Africa and
                         how it paved the way for negotiations.

                     ELABORATION
                     • Gorbachev's reforms: Glasnost and Perestroika and its role in
                        ending communism
                     • The democratisation of the Soviet Bloc countries and fall of the
                        Berlin Wall
                     • The impact of the political transformation in Soviet Bloc
                        countries on the apartheid government and the ANC
                     • De Klerk used the fall of communism as an opportunity to
                        initiate reforms
                     • De Klerk was forced to negotiate with previously banned
                        political organisations
                     • De Klerk embarked on a process of reform
                     • Unbanned political parties, etc
                     • His willingness to open talks was welcomed by the ANC in
                        terms of its longstanding principles
                     • The ANC had to abandon the armed struggle to begin the
                        process of negotiations
                     • Opened the way for negotiations with the ANC leading to the
                        release of political prisoners and unbanning of political parties
                     • USSR's economic stagnation influenced political changes in
                        South Africa between the NP and ANC
                     • The USA's abandonment of support for the NP – affected
                        South Africa's political future

                     Any other relevant response

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

                     Use the matrix on page 7 in this document to assess this
                     extended writing                                                           (30)

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

                     SYNOPSIS
                     Candidates should indicate whether the statement is accurate or
                     not. In assessing its accuracy, candidates must show how the end
                     of the Cold War had a significant impact on South Africa's political
                     future. If they mention the statement is not accurate then they must
                     substantiate their response with relevant evidence.

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

                     •    Introduction: Candidates should indicate their line of
                          argument and support it with relevant evidence.

                     ELABORATION
                     ACCURATE because:
                     •   The end of the Cold War contributed to the emergence of
                         democracy movements including South Africa
                     •   South Africa was no longer significant in Cold War politics
                     •   The policy of Glasnost/Perestroika paved the way for the
                         ANC and NP to reform (Disappearance of Marxist-Leninist
                         states and fall of the Berlin Wall affected both the ANC and
                         National Party; Gorbachev favoured a negotiated settlement)
                     •   De Klerk was aware of the implications of the political
                         changes in Eastern Europe (He realised that communism
                         was a spent force in world affairs; This made De Klerk open
                         for negotiations; De Klerk’s government saw the ANC's loss
                         of support as an opportune time to dictate change)
                     •   Improving relations between the USA and USSR meant that
                         the NP could no longer use the Cold War to win support of
                         the west; South Africa's status as an anti-communist
                         champion lost its appeal)
                     •   The ANC could longer depend on the USSR for funding/It
                         became difficult for the ANC to function as an exile
                         movement
                     •   There was pressure from major powers for both the National
                         Party and ANC to work towards a peaceful settlement in
                         South Africa (The ANC indicated that it was in favour of a
                         negotiated settlement (The armed struggle will only be used
                         as a last resort and began to seek recognition from western
                         countries

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                      •    De Klerk's parliamentary address on 2 February 1990 was a
                           turning point
                      •    Reforms introduced
                      •    The ANC and the NP had to find a peaceful solution
                      •    The apartheid government took the opportunity to negotiate
                           with the ANC because there was no longer a threat from the
                           Soviet Union
                      •    Both the NP and the ANC took cognisance of internal factors
                           (economic stagnation, unrest, financial crisis, States of
                           Emergency, etc.) to save the country's future
                      Any other relevant response

                      Conclusion: Candidates should tie up their argument with a
                      relevant conclusion.

                      If candidates not accurate, they need to support their
                      argument with relevant evidence
                      Use the matrix on page 8 in this document to assess this
                      extended writing                                                           (30)
                                                                                                 [75]

QUESTION 2:          HOW DID THE COLLAPSE OF THE USSR IN 1989 INFLUENCE
                     ANGOLA IN RE-IMAGINING ITSELF?

2.1          2.1.1    [Explanation of historical concept from source 2A – L1 – LO2
                      (AS1)]

                      (a) Civil War
                          • War between opposing sides within the borders of a
                              country
                          Any other relevant response               (any 1 x 2)                  (2)

                      (b) Marxist - Leninism
                          • Ideology based on Karl Marx's and Lenin's belief in
                             collective, socialist and communistic practice of a state
                          • The means of production controlled by the state (people)
                          Any other relevant response                          (any 1 x 2)       (2)

             2.1.2    [Analyse information from Source 2A – L2- LO1 (AS4)]
                      • It led to temporary peace which resulted in the holding of the
                          1992 elections
                      Any other relevant response                              (1 x 2)           (2)

             2.1.3    [Analyse information from Source 2A – L2- LO1 (AS4)]
                      • He realized he could not win the elections
                      • Not prepared for an MPLA government
                      Any other relevant response                          (any 2 x 2)           (4)

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             2.1.4   [Interpretation and analysis of information from source 2A – L3 –
                     LO1 (AS3 and 4); LO2 (AS2); LO3 (AS2 and 3)
                     • USA could not support the MPLA government which was
                          Marxist
                     • The USA had more interest in minerals than the civil war –
                          hence dropping UNITA when realising that UNITA could not
                          win
                     Any other relevant response                             (any 2 x 2)           (4)

2.2          2.2.1   [Extraction of evidence from Source 2B – L1- LO1 (AS3)]
                     • Oil
                     • Diamonds
                     • Gold
                     • Copper
                     • Iron                                                 (any 2 x 1)            (2)

             2.2.2   [Interpretation and analysis of evidence from Source 2B – L2 –
                     LO1 (AS3 and 4); LO2 (AS2); LO3 (AS2 and 3)]
                     Candidates need to state YES or NO and support their
                     response with relevant answers

                     YES
                     • It had rich variety of mineral resources (oil, diamonds, gold,
                        copper, iron etc)
                     • Revenue from minerals would have been the main source of
                        income for development programs
                     • Angola would not have been in debt
                     • Any other relevant response

                     NO
                     • In many Angola, minerals have been a source of conflict
                     • Angolan government leaders have been using mineral
                         resources for their personal gain or that of their political parties
                     • The interest of foreign powers in Angola has always been
                         motivated by the availability of minerals
                     Any other relevant response                                  (any 1 x 3)      (3)

             2.2.3   [Interpretation and analysis of evidence from Source 2B – L2 –LO1
                     (AS3 and 4); LO3 (AS2)]
                     • In a corrupt manner – one had to always pay a fee upfront
                          before a process for a permit of business could start
                     • Santana was not happy about how business transactions
                          under post colonial Angolan government was undertaken
                     Any other relevant response                                (any 1 x 2)        (2)

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             2.2.4   [Evaluate the reliability of source 2B – L3 – LO1 (AS3 and 4);

                     Candidates need to state RELIABLE or NOT RELIABLE and
                     support their response with relevant answers

                     RELIABLE
                     • Author is Angolan
                     • Author gave a first-hand account of his experience in Angola
                     • The evidence or account took place in 1991 when the Cold
                         War had just ended (1989) – as Angola was trying to re-
                         imagine itself
                     Any other relevant response

                     NOT RELIABLE
                     • Author was a Portuguese of Angolan descent and gave a
                         colonial perspective
                     • It's a one-sided account of happenings in Angola
                     • Was bias and one sided
                     Any other relevant response                        (any 2 x 2)             (4)

2.3          2.3.1   [Interpretation of a cartoon (Source 2C) – L2 –LO1 (AS3 and 4);
                     LO3 (AS2)]
                     • Shows that Angolans were very good in war (civil war)
                     • Shows that Angolans did not have time for sports
                     Any other relevant response                          (any 2 x 2)           (4)

             2.3.2   [Interpretation and analysis of evidence from Source 2B – L2 –LO1
                     (AS3 and 4); LO3 (AS2)]
                     Candidates need to state AGREE or NOT AGREE and support
                     their response with relevant answers.

                     AGREE
                     • Angola was engaged with its civil war since it got its
                         independence in 1975 until 2002
                     • The civil war prevented an atmosphere for Angolans to
                         participate in various sporting activities
                     • Spent more time on internal conflicts than investing time on its
                         people
                     Any other relevant response

                     DISAGREE
                     • There were periods when there was peace in Angola
                     • The cartoonist was biased against Angola
                     Any other relevant response                        (any 2 x 2)             (4)

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2.4          [Comparing and analysing Sources 2A and 2C – L3 –LO1 (AS4)]
             Candidates need to refer to both sources in their response:
             •   Both sources indicate how intense the civil war in Angola was
             •   Reference that Angola was very good in getting involved in civil war
                 (Source 2C) while (Source 2A) referred to support for factions by external
                 countries
             Any other relevant response                                        (any 2 x 2)         (4)
2.5          [Interpretation, analysis and synthesis of evidence from all sources- L3 – LO1
             (AS3 and 4); LO2 (AS1, 2 and 3); LO3 (AS1, 2, 3 and 4)]
             Candidates could include the following aspects in their response:
             •   Continuous civil war was hindered to economic development in Angola
             •   War years led to economic and infrastructural devastation and it impacted
                 negatively on social and economic status of ordinary Angolans
             • Foreign countries supported Angolan factions not for economic
                 development but also for their own economic gains (USA wanted to
                 secure oil)
             • Revenue from Angolan minerals never arrived to the national treasury
             • Dos Santos favoured his family and friends by giving them trade and
                 business opportunities
             • Savimbi enriched himself and UNITA from diamonds derived through
                 illegal activities
             • Angola was in debt despite the available of vast minerals resources
             • Corruption was endemic
             • Contrast between rich elite and mass poverty was evident despite the
                 availability of vast mineral resources
             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
                      the various economic challenges that Angola
                                                                          MARKS: 0–2
 LEVEL 1              faced after the end of the Cold War.
                 •    Uses evidence partially to write a paragraph on the
                      topic or cannot write a paragraph on the topic
                 •    Evidence is mostly relevant and relates to a great
                     extent to the topic e.g. shows some understanding
                     of explaining the various economic challenges
                                                                          MARKS: 3–5
 LEVEL 2             that Angola faced after the end of the Cold War.
                 •    Uses evidence in a very basic manner to write a
                     Paragraph
                 •    Uses relevant evidence e.g. shows a thorough
                     understanding of of explaining the various
                     economic challenges that Angola faced after the
                                                                          MARKS: 6–8
 LEVEL 3             end of the Cold War.
                 •    Uses evidence very effectively in an organized
                     paragraph that shows an understanding of the topic                             (8)

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2.6          EXTENDED WRITING

             2.6.1   [Plan and construct an argument based on evidence using
                     analytical and Interpretative skills - L1 – LO1 (AS 3 and 4); LO2
                     (AS1, 2 and 3); LO3 (AS1, 2, 3 and 4)]
                     SYNOPSIS
                     Candidates should discuss to what extent Angola was successful
                     in re-imagining itself after the collapse of the USSR in 1989.

                     MAIN ASPECTS
                     The candidate should include the following points in their response:

                     •   Introduction: Candidates need to take a line of argument on
                         the extent of Angola's successes or lack of it, in re-imagining
                         itself after the collapse of the USSR in 1989

                     ELABORATION

                     NOT SUCCESFUL (TO A GREAT EXTENT)
                     • Cold War ended but civil war continued in Angola
                     • The roots of the civil war were tribal and regional differences –
                        not only foreign intervention
                     • The 1992 elections failed to restore permanent peace (Savimbi
                        rejected election results and civil war resumed)
                     • Support from foreign countries (USA, Soviet Union, Cuba,
                        Zaire, South Africa and Zambia fuelled the civil war
                     • Revenue from minerals never reached national treasury in full
                        measure
                     • Corruption was endemic
                     SUCCESFUL TO A CERTAIN EXTENT
                     • Withdrawal of foreign troops from Angola after the end of the
                        Cold War
                     • Angola was now free of foreign influence and could re-imagine
                        itself and negotiate her own future with outside influence
                     • 1992 elections were held
                     • Signing of Peace Accords (Alvor, Bicese, Lusaka, Gbadolite
                        and Luena) were attempts to enhance re-imagination – and at
                        least managed to bring temporary peace
                     • Death of Savimbi in February 2002 – created new possibilities
                        for peace in Angola; a ceasefire came into effect in March
                        2002
                     • Luena Memorandum of Understanding (2002) brought peace –
                        13 years after the collapse of communism in 1989
                     • Angola was then able to reconstruct itself after 30 years of civil
                        war
                     Conclusion: Candidates should tie up their argument with a
                     relevant conclusion.

                     Use the matrix on page 7 in this document to assess this
                     extended writing                                                           (30)
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             2.6.2   [Synthesise information to construct an original argument using
                     evidence from the sources and own knowledge to support the
                     argument - L2 – LO1 (AS 3 and 4); LO2 (AS1, 2 and 3); LO3 (AS1,
                     2, 3 and 4)]

                     SYNOPSIS
                     Candidates should indicate whether they agree or disagree with
                     the statement that minerals were a source of greed by the rulers
                     and support their line of argument with relevant evidence.

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

                     •   Introduction: Candidates need to indicate whether they agree
                         or disagree with the statement that 'Oil, diamonds and their
                         revenues are the major source of greed by the rulers' and state
                         how they intend supporting their given line of argument.

                     ELABORATION

                     AGREE
                     • Angola was rich in mineral resources (oil, diamonds, gold,
                         copper, iron etc.)
                     • Dos Santos controlled the oil fields
                     • Oil wealth was used for private purpose (Dos Santos favoured
                         his family and friends by giving them trade and business
                         opportunities)
                     • Between 1997 and 2002 the oil sector generated 17,8 billion
                         dollar – money was not effectively used for development of
                         ordinary Angolans
                     • Dos Santos went to extraordinary lengths to ensure
                         government oil accounts were hidden from scrutiny (IMF report
                         of 2002 showed that 22% of government expenditure was
                         unaccounted for)
                     • In July 2000 (Angola Gate) was announced – a former oil
                         company executive, testified to French authorities that Dos
                         Santos was one of the beneficiaries of a multimillion-dollar
                         slush fund that was kept to bribe African leaders in exchange
                         for influence and oil deals
                     • UNITA took control of the diamond fields in the province of
                         Moxico
                     • By 1997 Savimbi's income from diamonds had reached an
                         estimated 2 billion dollars per year
                     • Savimbi enriched himself and UNITA from diamonds derived
                         through illegal activities
                     Any other relevant point
                     • Conclusion: Candidates should tie up their argument with a
                         relevant conclusion.

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