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GRADE 12
HISTORY P2
FEBRUARY/MARCH 2017
MEMORANDUM
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History Grade 12 P2 NSC Supplementary 2017 Memo (English)
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History/P2 2 DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2017
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1. SOURCE-BASED QUESTIONS
1.1 The following cognitive levels were used to develop source-based questions:
Cognitive Weighting of
Historical skills
Levels questions
• Extract evidence from sources
• Selection and organisation of relevant 30%
LEVEL 1
information from sources (15)
• Define historical concepts/terms
• Interpretation of evidence from sources
40%
LEVEL 2 • Explain information gathered from sources
(20)
• Analyse evidence from sources
• Interpret and evaluate evidence from sources
• Engage with sources to determine its
usefulness, reliability, bias and limitations 30%
LEVEL 3 • Compare and contrast interpretations and (15)
perspectives presented in sources and draw
independent conclusions
1.2 The information below indicates how source-based questions are assessed:
• In the marking of source-based questions, credit needs to be given to any
other valid and relevant viewpoints, arguments, evidence or examples.
• In the allocation of marks, emphasis should be placed on how the requirements
of the question have been addressed.
• In the marking guideline, the requirements of the question (skills that need to
be addressed) as well as the level of the question are indicated in italics.
1.3 Assessment procedures for source-based questions
• Use a tick () for each correct answer.
• Pay attention to the mark scheme e.g. (2 x 2) which translates to two reasons
and is given two marks each (); (1 x 2) which translates to one reason
and is given two marks ().
• If a question carries 4 marks then indicate by placing 4 ticks ().
Paragraph question
Paragraphs are to be assessed globally (holistically). Both the content and
structure of the paragraph must be taken into account when awarding a mark. The
following steps must be used when assessing a response to a paragraph question:
• Read the paragraph and place a bullet (.) at each point within the text where
the candidate has used relevant evidence to address the question.
• Re-read the paragraph to evaluate the extent to which the candidate has been
able to use relevant evidence to write a paragraph.
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• At the end of the paragraph indicate the ticks (√) that the candidate has been
awarded for the paragraph; as well as the level (1,2, or 3) as indicated in the
holistic rubric and a brief comment e.g.
___________ . __________________________ . _________________________
_____________________________________________ . _________________
√√√√√
Level 2
Used mostly relevant evidence to write a basic paragraph
• Count all the ticks for the source-based question and then write the mark on the
bottom margin to the right, 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.
• When assessing open-ended source-based questions, learners should be
credited for any other relevant answers.
2.3 Global assessment of the essay
The essay will be assessed holistically (globally). This approach requires the
teacher 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 selected factual evidence to support an argument. The learner will
not be required to simply regurgitate ' facts' in order to achieve a high mark. This
approach discourages learners from preparing ' model' answers and reproducing
them without taking into account the specific requirements of the question. Holistic
marking of the essay 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
• The learner's interpretation of the question.
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2.4 Assessment procedures of the essay
2.4.1 Keep the synopsis in mind when assessing the essay.
2.4.2 During the reading of the essay ticks need to be awarded for a relevant
introduction (indicated by a bullet in the marking guideline/memorandum),
each of the main points/aspects that is properly contextualized (also
indicated by bullets in the marking guideline/memorandum) and a relevant
conclusion (indicated by a bullet in the marking guideline/memorandum) e.g.
in an answer where there are 5 main points there will be 7 ticks.
2.4.3 The following additional symbols can also be used:
• Introduction, main aspects and conclusion not properly contextualised
^
• Wrong statement _________________
• Irrelevant statement |
|
|
• Repetition R
• Analysis A√
• Interpretation I√
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 the essay will be to determine to what extent the
main aspects have been covered and to allocate the content level (on
the matrix).
C LEVEL 4
(b) The second reading of the essay will relate to the level (on the matrix)
of presentation.
C LEVEL 4
P LEVEL 3
(c) Allocate an overall mark with the use of the matrix.
C
P
LEVEL 4
LEVEL 3 }26–27
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GLOBAL ASSESSMENT OF ESSAYS: TOTAL MARKS: 50
LEVEL 7 LEVEL 6 LEVEL 5 LEVEL 4 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 1
PRESENTATION Very well Very well Well planned Planned and Shows some Attempts to Little or no
planned and planned and and constructed an evidence of a structure an attempt to
structured structured structured argument. planned and answer. structure the
essay. essay. essay. Evidence is constructed Largely essay.
Good synthesis Developed a Attempts to used to some argument. descriptive, or
of information. relevant line of develop a extent to Attempts to some attempt at
Developed an argument. clear support the line sustain a line of developing a line
original, well Evidence used argument. of argument argument. of argument. No
CONTENT balanced and to defend the Conclusion Conclusions Conclusions not attempt to draw
independent line argument. drawn from reached based clearly supported a conclusion
of argument with Attempts to draw the evidence on evidence. by evidence.
the use of an independent to support the
evidence, conclusion from line of
sustained and the evidence to argument.
defended the support the line
argument of argument.
throughout.
Independent
conclusion is
drawn from
evidence to
support the line
of argument.
LEVEL 7
Question has been
fully answered.
Content selection
fully relevant to line 47–50 43–46
of argument.
LEVEL 6
Question has been
answered.
Content selection 43–46 40–42 38–39
relevant to the line of
argument.
LEVEL 5
Question answered
to a great extent.
Content adequately 38–39 36–37 34–35 30–33 28–29
covered and
relevant.
LEVEL 4
Question is
recognisable in
answer.
Some omissions or
30–33 28–29 26–27
irrelevant content
selection.
LEVEL 3
Content selection
does relate to the
question, but does
not answer it, or does 26–27 24–25
not always relate to 20–23
the question.
Omissions in
coverage.
LEVEL 2
Question
inadequately
addressed.
20–23 18–19 14–17
Sparse content.
LEVEL 1
Question
inadequately
addressed or not at 14 –17 0–13
all. Inadequate or
irrelevant content.
*Guidelines for allocating a mark for Level 1:
• Question not addressed at all / totally irrelevant content / no attempt to structure the essay = 0
• Question includes basic and generally irrelevant information; no attempt to structure the essay = 1 – 6
• Question inadequately addressed and vague; little attempt to structure the essay = 7–13
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SECTION A: SOURCE-BASED QUESTIONS
QUESTION 1: HOW DID THE STUDENTS FROM SOWETO CHALLENGE THE
APARTHEID REGIME IN THE 1970s?
1.1 1.1.1 [Extraction of evidence from Source 1A – L1]
• To make life in the cities as nasty and unpleasant as possible
for black people
• To discourage urbanisation (2 x 1) (2)
1.1.2 [Interpretation of evidence from Source 1A – L2]
• They challenged the government's policies
• They opposed the government's policies
• They fought for liberation of all South Africans from apartheid
• Any other relevant response (Any 1 x 2) (2)
1.1.3 [Extraction of evidence from Source 1A – L1]
• Insufficient housing
• Poor sanitation
• Overcrowded schools
• Rigid enforcement of pass laws
• Consequent destruction of family lives
• Constant police harassment at home and on the streets
(Any 4 x 1) (4)
1.2 1.2.1 [Extraction of evidence from Source 1B – L1]
• Mashinini wanted to see the oppressed South Africans being
freed (1 x 1) (1)
1.2.2 [Extraction of evidence from Source 1B – L1]
• A student of note
• A student who had a passion for reading (2 x 1) (2)
1.2.3 [Explanation of a historical concept from Source 1B – L1]
• A philosophy that was propagated by Steve Biko which
advocated self-confidence, assertiveness and pride among
black South Africans
• A philosophy propagated by Steve Biko and other activists for
black South Africans to be independent/self-reliant of other
races regarding the struggle for equality and justice
• Any other relevant response (Any 1 x 2) (2)
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1.2.4 [Interpretation of evidence from Source 1B – L2]
• Mashinini became an activist to fight against the injustices of
apartheid
• Mashinini at a young age became leader of the Soweto
Student Representative Council
• Mashinini was at the forefront of the march on June 16, 1976
• Mashinini as leader propagated peaceful protest
• Mashinini was able to attract 20 000 students to the march
• Any other relevant response (Any 2 x 2) (4)
1.3 1.3.1 [Extraction of evidence from Source 1C – L1]
• Morris Isaacson High School (1 x 1) (1)
1.3.2 [Extraction of evidence from Source 1C – L1]
• The police started throwing teargas canisters
• They released the dog
• The police used life bullets (Any 2 x 1) (2)
1.3.3 [Interpretation of evidence from Source 1C – L2]
• The police were caught in the middle of protesting students
and were scared
• The police tried to force their way out and escape from
protesting students
• Their dog was beaten to death
• Any other relevant response (Any 1 x 2) (2)
1.3.4 [Interpretation of evidence from Source 1C – L2]
Seth Mazibuko saluted the role of women because:
• They helped disguise student leaders
• They clothed them with their dresses
• Women gave them water after they were teargassed by the
police
• Any other relevant response (Any 2 x 2) (4)
1.3.5 [Ascertaining the reliability of Source 1C – L3]
To a great extent
• It is an eye witness account by Mazibuko on how the 16 June
1976 events unfolded
• It appeared in the Sunday Times, 12 June 2016
• It can be collaborated with other sources
• Seth was one of the leaders of the march
• Any other relevant response (Any 2 x 2) (4)
To a lesser extent
• It is an eyewitness-account – is one-sided
• It could be biased
• The incident occurred in 1976 and is being reported in 2016 –
there could be a lapse in recollection
• Any other relevant response (Any 2 x 2) (4)
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1.4 [Comparison of evidence to determine similarities in Sources 1B and 1C – L3]
• Sources 1B and 1C refer to the youth as leaders who organised the 16
June 1976 march
• Sources 1B and 1C refer to the youth as being at the forefront of the 16
June 1976 march
• Sources 1B and 1C refer to the youth as being responsible because they
planned a peaceful march
• Any other relevant response (Any 2 x 2) (4)
1.5 1.5.1 [Interpretation of evidence from Source 1D – L2]
• The photograph conveys the police's action against unarmed
children
• The photograph shows unarmed children showing a 'peace
sign' and giving up to the police
• It shows the peaceful/non-violent nature of the protestors
• Any other relevant response (Any 2 x 2) (4)
1.5.2 [Interpretation of evidence from Source 1D – L2]
The words are effective because:
• It reflects the initial peaceful intention of the Soweto Uprising
• It shows the students as fearless in their challenge against the
apartheid regime
• Any other relevant response (2 x 2) (4)
1.6 [Interpretation, evaluation and synthesis of evidence from relevant sources –
L3]
Candidates could include the following aspects in their responses:
• The youth of Soweto resisted the government's plan of grand apartheid
(Source 1A)
• The youth of Soweto protested at being taught in Afrikaans (Source 1A)
• On 16 June 1976 the youth confronted apartheid and this was the start of
the liberation struggle (Source 1A)
• Appalling conditions in the townships (Source 1A)
• The overall goal of the youth with the Soweto Uprising was to free the
oppressed (Source 1B)
• The Soweto Uprising of 16 June 1976, drew more than 20 000 students to
protest against apartheid education (Source 1B)
• Constant police harassment (Source 1B)
• The students planned a peaceful protest but the police used violence to
suppress them (Source 1C)
• The first casualties of the protest were Hector Peterson and Hasting
Ndlovo (Source 1C)
• The Soweto Uprising was a watershed moment in the history of South
Africa (own knowledge)
• The Soweto Uprising soon spread to the rest of South Africa (own
knowledge)
• Any other relevant response
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Use the following rubric to allocate marks:
• Use evidence in an elementary manner e.g. shows little or no
understanding of how the students from Soweto challenged MARKS
LEVEL 1
the apartheid regime in the 1970s. 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 the students MARKS
LEVEL 2
from Soweto challenged the apartheid regime in the 1970s. 3–5
• Use evidence in a very basic manner to write a paragraph.
• Uses relevant evidence e.g. demonstrates a thorough
understanding of how the students from Soweto challenged
the apartheid regime in the 1970s. MARKS
LEVEL 3
• Uses evidence very effectively in an organised paragraph that 6–8
shows an understanding of the topic.
(8)
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QUESTION 2: WAS THE TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION COMMISSION (TRC)
SUCCESSFUL IN RECONCILING SOUTH AFRICA WITH ITS
DIVIDED PAST?
2.1 2.1.1 [Extraction of evidence from Source 2A – L1]
• To investigate human rights violations (1 x 1) (1)
2.1.2 [Explanation of a historical concepts from Source 2A – L1]
(a)
• If perpetrators of gross human rights violation spoke the truth
about their involvement in politically motivated killings then a
pardon would be granted
• Any other relevant response (1 x 2) (2)
(b)
• To bring together victims and perpetrators for the political
crimes that were committed during the apartheid era
• For the victims and perpetrators to come face to face,
apologise and seek forgiveness
• Any other relevant response (Any 1 x 2) (2)
2.1.3 [Interpretation of evidence from Source 2A – L2]
• There was no cross examination of victims
• They did not probe the reasons as to why the perpetrators
committed gross human rights violations against political
activists
• They did not concentrate on the details as to why these
political crimes were committed
• They relied on hearsay
• Any other relevant response (Any 2 x 2) (4)
2.1.4 [Interpretation of evidence from Source 2A – L2]
(a) Vlakplaas operatives
• They were involved in the murders of the PEBCO Three; the
Gugulethu Seven and other killings and atrocities
• They wanted to avoid prosecution and imprisonment
• They asked for amnesty for the murders of Mathew Goniwe and
three friends outside Port Elizabeth
• Vlakplaas operatives were defending the apartheid regime
• They were afraid that they might be prosecuted
• Any other relevant response (Any 1 x 2) (2)
(b) ANC operatives
• Were responsible for the Church Street bombings in which 18
people were killed
• Any other relevant response (Any 1 x 2) (2)
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2.2.1 [Extraction of evidence from Source 2B – L1]
• The liberation movements (ANC and PAC) (1 x 1) (1)
2.2.2 [Interpretation of evidence from Source 2B – L2]
• The PAC justified its attacks on white South Africans because
they were also targets
• The PAC acknowledged that its members were engaged in
criminal activities
• Any other relevant response (2 x 2) (4)
2.2.3 [Extraction of evidence from Source 2B – L1]
• The IFP refused to co-operate (1 x 2) (2)
2.2.4 [Evaluation of usefulness from Source 2B – L3]
The source is USEFUL because:
• It gives insight as to why political parties got involved in
political motivated crimes
• It highlights how the NP did not accept blame for the atrocities
that they committed
• It shows how the NP blamed the liberation movements for the
political violence that was committed and were not prepared to
accept any blame
• It reveals how the IFP refused to co-operate with the TRC
• It indicates how the PAC justified their attacks on white South
Africans
• The IFP blamed the state and the ANC for the violence that
was committed
• Any other relevant response (Any 2 x 2) (4)
2.3 2.3.1 Interpretation of evidence from Sources 2C – L2]
• The NP refused to take responsibility for the crimes listed
(speech bubble – WHAT’S “APARTHEID”?).
• The NP viewed the ANC indifferently (smiles on their faces)
• The NP could not recall the crimes that were committed during
the apartheid era (speech bubble – WHAT’S “APARTHEID”?)
• The NP was not prepared to reveal those who gave the orders
(speech bubble – Who Gave The Orders?)
• The NP denied that apartheid existed which they were
responsible for (speech bubble – WHAT’S “APARTHEID”?)
• Any other relevant response (Any 2 x 2) (4)
2.3.2 [Extraction of evidence from Source 2C – L1]
• Bombings
• Phone tapping
• Theft of union funds
• Spying
• Smear campaigns
• Vlakplaas
• Third Force
• Hit squad (Any 4 x 1) (4)
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2.4 [Comparison of evidence in Sources 2B and 2C – L3]
• In Source 2B the NP admitted the hurt that it had caused by the policies
of apartheid whereas in Source 2C the NP indicated it has no knowledge
about apartheid
• In Source 2B the NP was not prepared to take blame for any crimes that
were committed during its rule whereas in Source 2C the NP was
presented with a list of the crimes they committed
• In Source 2B the NP blamed the ANC for violent ideologies whereas in
Source 2C the NP denied responsibility for third force activities, Vlakplaas
and hit squads
• Any other relevant response (Any 2 x 2) (4)
2.5 2.5.1 [Extraction of evidence from Source 2D – L1]
• Blamed the ANC for contributing to the spiral of violence
(violation to right of life)
• Training self-defence units in a volatile situation (violation of
safety, security and life) (2 x 1) (2)
2.5.2 [Interpretation of evidence from Source 2D – L2]
The response must include BOTH the ANC and the IFP:
• The ANC did not want to be blamed for human rights
violations/The ANC felt they were not responsible for the
conflict but rather blamed the National Party
• The IFP did not want to be blamed for political violence
• Both wanted the final draft to be amended in their favour
• Any other relevant response (2 x 2) (4)
2.6 [Interpretation, evaluation and synthesis of evidence from relevant sources –
L3]
Candidates could include the following aspects in their response.
Candidates could take a stand and explain whether the Truth and
Reconciliation Commission was successful in reconciling South Africa
from its divided past OR candidates could present a mixed response
that is SUCCESSFUL and NOT SUCCESSFUL
SUCCESSFUL
• TRC was established to investigate human rights violations and
authorised to grant amnesty (Source 2A)
• More than 1000 perpetrators received amnesty (Source 2A)
• The TRC performed a therapeutic role by allowing the perpetrators to tell
their stories (Source 2A)
• The TRC was able to reveal the truth by allowing perpetrators to tell their
stories (Source 2A)
• Political parties acknowledged the violent crimes that were committed
(Source 2B)
• A list of violent crimes that were committed were presented to the NP
(Source 2C)
• The ANC was regarded as hypocrites since they too committed similar
crimes (own knowledge)
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• The TRC held the ANC accountable for human rights abuses before and
after 1990 (Source 2D)
• The TRC highlighted third force activities (Source 2D)
• The credibility of the TRC was challenged when the final report was
amended to include the IFPs the findings (Source 2D)
• The TRC was therefore viewed as successful as it contributed to nation
building and reconciliation (own knowledge)
• Any other relevant response
OR
NOT SUCCESSFUL
• Cross examination of victims was not allowed (Source 2A)
• The political parties were not prepared to take any blame for the violent
crimes that were committed (Source 2B)
• The persons who gave the order for the crimes that were committed were
still not revealed (Source 2C)
• The TRC was regarded as a 'witch hunt' that opened old wounds (own
knowledge)
• Many families were still looking for answers (own knowledge)
• Perpetrators were not held accountable for the crimes that were
committed (own knowledge)
• The TRC did not achieve its aims since it was unable to bring about
reconciliation (own knowledge)
• Twenty years later the TRC is therefore viewed as unsuccessful in
addressing the injustices of the past (own knowledge)
• Any other relevant response
Use the following rubric to allocate marks:
• Uses evidence in an elementary manner, e.g. shows no
or little understanding of whether the Truth and
MARKS
LEVEL 1 Reconciliation Commission was successful in
0–2
reconciling South Africa with its divided past.
• Uses evidence partially or cannot write a paragraph.
• Evidence is mostly relevant and relates to a great extent
on the topic, e.g. shows an understanding of whether
the Truth and Reconciliation Commission was
MARKS
LEVEL 2 successful in reconciling South Africa with its divided
3–5
past.
• Uses evidence in a very basic manner to write a
paragraph.
• Uses relevant evidence, e.g. demonstrates a thorough
understanding of whether the Truth and Reconciliation
Commission was successful in reconciling South MARKS
LEVEL 3
Africa with its divided past. 6–8
• Uses evidence very effectively in an organised paragraph
that shows an understanding of the topic.
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QUESTION 3: HOW DID THE IMPLEMENTATION OF STRUCTURAL
ADJUSTMENT PROGRAMMES (SAPs) AFFECT THE ECONOMIES
OF DEVELOPING COUNTRIES?
3.1 3.1.1 [Extraction of evidence from Source 3A – L1]
• USA
• Britain
• France
• Japan
• Italy
• Canada
• Germany (Any 3 x 1) (3)
3.1.2 [Extraction of evidence from Source 3A – L1]
• Structural adjustment policies consist of loans provided by the
International Monetary Fund and World Bank to countries that
experience economic crises
• To subject the countries to IMF-dictated economic regimes
(Any 1 x 2) (2)
3.1.3 [Extraction of evidence from Source 3A – L1]
• The IMF wanted to keep African countries in debt
• They were now able to reschedule their debt repayments
• To obtain further aid (Any 1 x 2) (2)
3.1.4 [Interpretation of evidence from Source 3A – L2]
• It interfered politically in the internal affairs of African countries
• African governments had no say in the conditions that were
laid down by the IMF
• It did not take the political and economic realities of African
countries into consideration
• It resulted in economic hardship for ordinary Africans
• They would not get further loans if they are non-compliant
• African countries could only afford to pay the loan and not the
interest
• Any other relevant response (Any 2 x 2) (4)
3.2 3.2.1 [Extraction of evidence from Source 3B – L1]
• Between 1980 and 1990 Third World countries transferred
$178 billion to Western commercial banks as part of debt
repayment
• There was an enormous capital drain from countries situated
in the south
• It restricted government spending in favour of debt repayment
(Any 1 x 2) (2)
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3.2.2 [Interpretation of evidence from Source 3B – L2]
• It destroyed the economies of African countries
• It contributed to hunger in Africa countries
• It led to poverty/poor standard of living in Africa countries
• It led to the destruction of health and education services in
many Africa countries
• Any other relevant response (Any 2 x 2) (4)
3.2.3 [Extraction of evidence from Source 3B – L1]
• Debt among African countries doubled to over $1.5 trillion by
the end of the 1980s, doubling again to $3 trillion by the end of
the 1990s (1 x 2) (2)
3.2.4 [Evaluation of usefulness from Source 3B – L3]
Candidates can choose either USEFUL or NOT USEFUL and
substantiate their response with relevant evidence.
USEFUL
• It highlights the financial impact that structural adjustment
polices had African countries
• It highlights the capital drain that African countries experienced
• It explains the effects that Structural Adjustment Polices had
on the young people
• It explain the views of internationally acclaimed economists
such as A Ismi; Morris Miller (Canadian former World Bank
director); Perez de Cuellar (UN Secretary General) on
Structural Adjustment Policies
• Any other relevant response
NOT USEFUL
• The source is the view of two authors on SAPs and might be
biased
• The source does not give enough information on the effects of
Structural Adjustment Policies on African countries
• Any other relevant response (Any 2 x 2) (4)
3.3 3.3.1 [Interpretation of information from Source 3C – L2]
The cartoonist portrays the International Monetary Fund's
Structural Adjustment Policies in a negative way because:
• There was no improvement in the past 10 years
• There was stagnation in the economies of African countries
• Any other relevant response (Any 2 x 2) (4)
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3.3.2 [Interpretation and evaluation of information from Source 1C – L2]
• The caption shows the impact that the Structural Adjustment
Polices have had on developing countries/no difference
• The caption shows that after 10 years of implementing
Structural Adjustment Policies developing countries are still
impoverished
• The caption shows that Structural Adjustment Policies have
benefitted only a few
• The caption shows the Structural Adjustment Policies are a
failure
• Any other relevant response (Any 2 x 2) (4)
3.4 [Comparing of evidence in Sources 3B and 3C – L3]
• Source 3B refers to the restrictions that were imposed on government
spending due to debt repayment while Source 3C shows Africans not
having proper housing
• Source 3B indicates that debt repayment resulted in poverty among
Africans while Source 3C shows evidence of poverty
• Any other relevant response (2 x 2) (4)
3.5 3.5.1 [Interpretation of evidence from Source 3D – L2]
To a large extent
• Privatising state enterprises, reducing inflation, and decreasing
budget deficits
• The extraction of raw materials or goods
• Any other relevant response
To a lesser extent
• Economic growth is environmentally unsustainable
• Economic growth fails to generate employment or increased
income
• Any other relevant response (2 x 2) (4)
3.5.2 [Extraction evidence from Source 3D – L1]
• Layoffs of government workers
• Wage constraints
• Higher interest rates
• Reduced government spending
• The shutdown of domestic industries (Any 3 x 1) (3)
3.6 [Interpretation, evaluation and synthesis of evidence from relevant sources -
L3]
Candidates could include the following aspects in their response.
• Developing countries that implemented Structural Adjustment Policies
were subjected to IMF dictated economic rules (Source 3A)
• The implementation of Structural Adjustment Policies were under
obligation to privatise state assets, lower tariffs and cut subsidies on
consumer goods (Source 3A)
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• Developing countries suffered interference from the IMF and the World
Bank in their internal affairs (Source 3A)
• Almost $178 billion was transferred to Western commercial banks which
restricted government spending (Source 3B)
• The loan terms of the IMF and the World Bank contributed to poverty
and hunger in developing countries (Source 3B)
• The loan terms of the IMF and the World Bank destroyed the health and
education sectors in many developing countries (Source 3B)
• The implementation of Structural Adjustment Policies contributed to the
increase in poverty among Africans (no proper housing, lack of
electricity, running water) (Source 3C)
• Structural Adjustment Policies resulted in a decrease in the local buying
power as imports were too expensive (Source 3D)
• The implementation of Structural Adjustment Policies resulted in
government layoffs, restrictions on wages, reduced government
spending and redundancy in local markets (Source 3D)
• Structural Adjustment Policies resulted in socio-economic insecurity,
political instability, anti-government protest and riots over increased food
prices (own knowledge)
• Any other relevant response
Use the following rubric to allocate marks:
• Uses evidence in an elementary manner, e.g. shows no
or little understanding of how the implementation of
MARKS
LEVEL 1 Structural Adjustment Policies affected developing
0–2
countries.
• Uses evidence partially or cannot write a paragraph.
• Evidence is mostly relevant and relates to a great extent
on the topic, e.g. shows an understanding how the
implementation of Structural Adjustment Policies MARKS
LEVEL 2
affected developing countries. 3–5
• Uses evidence in a very basic manner to write a
paragraph.
• Uses relevant evidence, e.g. demonstrates a thorough
understanding of how the implementation of Structural
MARKS
LEVEL 3 Adjustment Policies affected developing countries.
6–8
• Uses evidence very effectively in an organised paragraph
that shows an understanding of the topic.
(8)
[50]
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SECTION B: ESSAY QUESTIONS
QUESTION 4: CIVIL RESISTANCE, 1970s TO 1980s: SOUTH AFRICA: THE
CRISIS OF APARTHEID IN THE 1980s
[Plan and construct an original argument based on relevant evidence using analytical
and interpretative skills]
SYNOPSIS
Candidates need to indicate if they agree or disagree with the statement. They need to
use relevant examples to indicate whether internal resistance organisations were
successful in challenging PW Botha's apartheid regime in the 1980s.
MAIN ASPECTS
Candidates could include the following aspects in their response:
• Introduction: Candidates need to explain how the various internal resistance
organisations were successful in challenging the apartheid government.
ELABORATION
• Botha's attempted to reform apartheid through the Tri-Cameral parliament
• The formation and response of the UDF to the Tri-Cameral parliamentary system
• The UDF embarked on campaigns such as the 'Don't Vote Campaign' and 'Million
Signature' Campaigns (To persuade Coloureds and Indian South Africans from
voting in the Tri-Cameral parliamentary elections)
• The intensification of the internal resistance e.g. violent protests in the Vaal
Triangle and elsewhere in South Africa
• The role of Vaal Civic Association in organising rent boycotts (The Vaal
Townships embarked on rolling mass action; councillors were killed; schools went
on boycotts)
• PW Botha declared successive States of Emergencies in 1985 and 1986 to stem
the opposition to apartheid but was unsuccessful
• The role of trade unions (The formation of COSATU in 1985 was a turning point
in the struggle for freedom and democracy; the African Food Canning Workers
Union called for the first national strike)
• These strikes were aimed at improving the working conditions of workers
• Consumer boycotts played a vital role in the fight against Apartheid (the economy
was affected which impacted negatively on white South Africans)
• Education struggles – Education Crisis Committee, COSAS and NUSAS
launched the 'Education Charter Campaign', etc. against Botha's regime
• The role of the 'End Conscription Campaign' (White South African men resisted
conscription into the army; Many white South African soldiers felt it was wrong to
suppress township revolts)
• The role of faith organisations
• The role of the Black Sash (They opposed Apartheid, gave humanitarian aid to
victims of Apartheid)
• The role and impact of the Mass Democratic Movement (MDM) in resisting PW
Botha's regime
• By the end of 1989 the country became ungovernable and the apartheid regime
was forced to begin negotiations with anti-apartheid organisations
• Any other relevant response
Conclusion: Candidates should sum up their argument with a relevant conclusion. [50]
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QUESTION 5: THE COMING OF DEMOCRACY TO SOUTH AFRICA AND
COMING TO TERMS WITH THE PAST
[Plan and construct an original argument based on relevant evidence using analytical
and interpretative skills]
SYNOPSIS
Candidates need to critically discuss how the violence that engulfed South Africa in the
early 1990s nearly derailed the process of negotiations among various political
organisations. They must be able to show how the process of negotiations was able to
overcome the various challenges that confronted them on the path to democracy.
MAIN ASPECTS
Candidates could include the following aspects in their essays:
• Introduction: Candidates need to critically discuss the statement and indicate how
they intend supporting their line of argument.
ELABORATION
NEGOTIATIONS
• De Klerk's decision to release Mandela from prison on 11 February 1990 which
paved the way for negotiations.
• Groote Schuur Minute – 2 May 1990 (Talks between ANC and NP)
• Obstacles to negotiations were discussed (security legislation, troops in the
townships, armed struggle and the return of exiles including Tambo)
• The ANC and NP still disagreed on the definition of political prisoners
• The Pretoria Minute – 6 August 1990 (ANC agreed to suspend the armed
struggle, while the government lifted the State of Emergency)
• The 'ceasefire' between the ANC and the government did not stop the violence
between the ANC and Inkatha
• The role of the 'Third Force' in perpetuating violence in South Africa
• CODESA 1 (20 December 1991, 19 political parties excluding AZAPO; PAC and
CP attended, 300 delegates)
• All parties signed the Declaration of Intent (committing themselves to a multi-
party democracy)
• 'White's only' referendum in1992 (to ascertain if white South Africans supported
the process of negotiations)
VIOLENCE
• While negotiations occurred there was on-going violence in the country
• Violence threatened to derail the process of negotiation
• Boipatong Massacre in the Vaal Triangle 17 June 1992 (ANC broke off
negotiations with the government, CODESA 2 talks collapsed)
• Bhisho Massacre 7 September 1992 and its effects on the process of
negotiations
• Attacks by the AWB on the World Trade Centre – an attempt to stop the process
of negotiations,
• Assassination of Chris Hani on 10 April 1993 spurred on the process of
negotiations for a democratic South Africa
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RESULTS OF NEGOTIATIONS
• Record of Understanding - both the ANC and the NP government realised that
the Process of negotiations should continue (Role of Meyer and Ramaphosa)
• Multi-party Negotiating Forum which included the PAC and the Conservative
Party
• Sunset Clause introduced by Slovo broke the negotiations deadlock and paved
the way for democratic elections in South Africa
• Date for the first democratic election was set (South Africans to vote on 27 April
1994)
• Any other relevant response
Conclusion: Candidates should tie up their argument with a relevant conclusion [50]
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QUESTION 6: THE END OF THE COLD WAR AND A NEW WORLD ORDER:
THE EVENTS OF 1989
[Plan and construct an original argument based on relevant evidence using analytical
and interpretive skill
SYNOPSIS
Candidates need to explain to what extent the disintegration of the Soviet Union
contributed to political changes that occurred in South Africa after 1989. They need to
take a line of argument and support their response with relevant historical evidence.
MAIN ASPECTS
Candidates could include the following aspects in their response:
ELABORATION
Candidates could include the following aspects in their answer.
• Introduction: Candidates should explain to what extent the disintegration of the
Soviet Union contributed to political changes in South Africa from 1989.
• Gorbachev's policies of Glasnost and Perestroika and its impact on South Africa
• By the end of 1989 the Soviet Union disintegrated
• The disintegration of the USSR affected the ANC negatively because the main
source of support was curtailed
• The National Party was also affected by the disintegration of the Soviet Union – it
could not continue to use communism as an excuse to invade southern Africa
countries and not to talk to the ANC
• The National Party's claim that it was protecting South Africa from a communist
onslaught became unrealistic
• South Africa was no longer key to the Cold War tensions in Southern Africa
• Influential National Party members started to realise that apartheid was not going
to answer the needs of the white capitalist economy
• The ANC and the NP had no choice but start the process of negotiations
• Western countries were in favour of the negotiations in South Africa
• By the late 1980s the South African economy was in a state of depression
• PW Botha suffered a stroke and was succeeded by FW de Klerk
• FW de Klerk started to accept that the black South Africans struggle against
apartheid was not a conspiracy directed from Moscow
• De Klerk laid the foundation for the talks
• Political prisoners were released in October 1989
• Meeting of Mandela and De Klerk in December 1989
• On 2 February 1990 De Klerk made a ground breaking speech in parliament
• This signalled the end of apartheid
• Any other relevant response
Conclusion: Candidates should tie up their argument with a relevant conclusion [50]
TOTAL: 150
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