# History Grade 11 P2 Eastern Cape November 2023 Memo (Eng)

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- Subject: History
- Grade: Grade 11
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- Year: 2023
- Exam period: Eastern Cape November Exam
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                           NATIONAL
                      SENIOR CERTIFICATE

                           GRADE 11

                        NOVEMBER 2023

                       HISTORY P2
                    MARKING GUIDELINE

MARKS:   150

                 This marking guideline consists of 22 pages.

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1.   SOURCE-BASED QUESTIONS

     1.1 The following cognitive levels were used to develop source-based
         questions:

     COGNITIVE                                                     WEIGHTING OF
                               HISTORICAL SKILLS
      LEVELS                                                        QUESTIONS
                     • Extract evidence from sources.
                     • Selection and organisation of relevant            30%
       LEVEL 1
                       information from sources.                         (15)
                     • Define historical concepts/terms.
                     • Interpretation of evidence from sources.
                     • Explain information gathered from                 40%
       LEVEL 2
                       sources.                                          (20)
                     • Analyse evidence from the sources.
                     • Interpret and evaluate evidence from
                       sources.
                     • Engage with sources to determine its
                       usefulness, reliability, bias and                 30%
       LEVEL 3
                       limitations.                                      (15)
                     • Compare and contrast interpretations
                       and perspectives presented in sources
                       and draw independent conclusions.

     1.2 The information below indicates how source-based questions are
         assessed:

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

     1.3 Assessment procedures for source-based questions

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

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(EC/NOVEMBER 2023)                       HISTORY P2                                        3

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

           ___________ ˖ __________________________ ˖ _________________
           _________________ ˖ __________________________ ˖ ___________
                                                               √√√√ Level 2

           Used mostly relevant evidence to write a basic paragraph
           • Count all the ticks for the source-based question and then write the
             mark on the right-hand bottom margin e.g.
                                                              32
                                                              50

           • Ensure that the total mark is transferred accurately to the front/back
             cover of the answer script.

2.   ESSAY QUESTIONS

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

     2.2 Marking of essay questions
         • Markers must be aware that the content of the answer will be guided by
           the textbooks in use at the particular centre.
         • Candidates may have any other relevant introduction and/or conclusion
           than those included in a specific essay marking guideline for a specific
           essay.
         • When assessing open-ended source-based questions, learners should
           be credited for any other relevant answers.

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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.

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 contextualised (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   Keep the PEEL structure in mind when assessing an essay.

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

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(EC/NOVEMBER 2023)                            HISTORY P2                                        5

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

                     • Introduction, main aspects and conclusion not properly
                       contextualised
                                                                          ^
                     • Wrong statement                _________________

                     • Irrelevant statement             |
                                                        |
                                                        |

                     • Repetition                       R

                     • Analysis                         A√

                     • Interpretation                   I√
                     • Line of argument                LOA

 2.5     The matrix

         2.5.1       Use of the matrix in the marking of essays.
                     In the marking of essays, the criteria as provided in the matrix should
                     be used. When assessing the essay note both the content and
                     presentation. At the point of intersection of the content and
                     presentation based on the seven competency levels, a mark should
                     be awarded.

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

                                                             C       LEVEL 4

                     (b)   The second reading of essays will relate to the level (on the
                           matrix) of presentation.
                                                             C       LEVEL 4
                                                             P       LEVEL 3

                     (c)   Allocate an overall mark with the use of the matrix.

                                                             C      LEVEL 4
                                                             P      LEVEL 3       }26–27
 COMMENT
 Some omissions in content coverage.
 Attempts to sustain a line of argument.

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

    LEVEL 7
    Question has been
    fully answered.
    Content selection
                                 47–50               43–46
    fully relevant to line
    of argument.
    LEVEL 6
    Question has been
    answered.
    Content selection
                                 43–46               40–42               38–39
    relevant to a line of
    argument.
    LEVEL 5
    Question answered
    to a great extent.
    Content adequately
                                 38–39               36–37               34–35              30–33               28–29
    covered and
    relevant.
    LEVEL 4
    Question
    recognisable in
    answer.                                                              30–33              28–29               26–27
    Some omissions or
    irrelevant content
    selection.
    LEVEL 3
    Content selection
    does relate to the
    question, but does
    not answer it, or
    does not always
                                                                                            26–27               24–25               20–23
    relate to the
    question.
    Omissions in
    coverage.
    LEVEL 2
    Question
    inadequately                                                                                                20–23               18–19             14–17
    addressed. Sparse
    content.
    LEVEL 1*
    Question
    inadequately
    addressed or not at
                                                                                                                                    14–17              0–13
    all. Inadequate or
    irrelevant content.

*Guidelines for allocating a mark for Level 1:

•       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 DIFFERENT ORGANISATIONS IN SOUTH AFRICA
                     CONTRIBUTE TO THE GROWTH OF AFRICAN NATIONALISM
                     FROM 1902 TO THE 1930s?

1.1    1.1.1    [Definition of historical concept from Source 1A – L1]
                • It is a political and social system designated to keep groups
                   apart
                • To ensure the preservation of white political power
                • Any other relevant response                             (Any 1 x 2)     (2)

       1.1.2    [Extraction of evidence from Source 1A – L1]
                • Achieving unity amongst Coloureds
                • Promoting education
                • Opposing class legislation
                • Defending the social, political and economic rights of Coloureds
                                                                         (Any 2 x 1)      (2)

       1.1.3    [Interpretation of evidence from Source 1A – L2]
                • They both protested against the formation of the Union of South
                    Africa
                • The fact that the Union of South Africa was based on
                    segregation and racial discrimination
                • The formation of the Union of South Africa will entrench white
                    supremacy
                • Any other relevant response                            (Any 2 x 2)      (4)

1.2    1.2.1    [Extraction of evidence from Source 1B – L1]
                • Impoverishment
                • Marginalisation of African communities                      (2 x 1)     (2)

       1.2.2    [Extraction of evidence from Source 1B – L1]
                • Draft of the Native Land Act
                • Mine and Workers Act
                • Formation of the Union                                      (3 x 1)     (3)

       1.2.3    [Interpretation of evidence from Source 1B – L2]
                • Black South Africans were not treated equally
                • Were not seen as citizens of South Africa
                • Subjected to oppression and hardship
                • Any other relevant response                             (Any 2 x 2)     (4)

       1.2.4    [Interpretation of evidence from Source 1B – L2]
                • With the formation of the Union of South Africa, blacks were not
                    part of the government
                • Black South Africans had no political rights
                • To mobilise black South Africans to fight against the unjust laws
                    imposed on them
                • Any other relevant response                            (Any 2 x 2)      (4)

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       1.2.5    [Interpretation of the usefulness evidence from Source 1B – L3]
                The source is USEFUL because:
                • SANNC was formed to unite black South Africans
                • Black South Africans experienced racial discrimination
                • They lost their land through the Native Land Act
                • They were seen as inferior by the white government
                • Any other relevant response                            (Any 2 x 2)      (4)

1.3    1.3.1    [Extraction of evidence from Source 1C – L1]
                • Clement Kadalie                                             (1 x 1)     (1)

       1.3.2    [Interpretation of evidence from Source 1C – L2]
                • It became a mass-organisation
                • The ICU comprised of youthful leaders while the SANNC
                    leadership were mostly conservative intellectuals
                • The ICU had a more militant approach towards the unjust laws
                • It directly appealed to the economic interest of poor black South
                    Africans
                • Any other relevant response                             (Any 2 x 2)     (4)

       1.3.3    [Definition of historical concept from Source 1C – L2]
                • There would be no negotiations with the oppressors
                • There would be more active resistance in the form of strikes,
                   boycotts and stay-aways for improved working conditions and
                   better wages
                • Any other relevant response                           (Any 1 x 2)       (2)

       1.3.4    [Extraction of evidence from Source 1C – L1]
                • To better working conditions
                • Obtain higher wages for its members                         (2 x 1)   (2)

       1.3.5    [Interpretation of evidence from Source 1C – L2]
                • Transformed the consciousness of black South African workers
                • Laid the foundation for the modern labour movements
                • Won significant victories which improved workers’ lives
                • Gave rise to more militant forms of resistance
                • Any other relevant response                           (Any 2 x 2)       (4)

1.4    1.4.1    [Interpretation of evidence from the Source 1D – L2]
                • ICU stood up for workers against injustice
                • They saw that black workers were exploited
                • They saw when black workers were ill-treated and took action
                    against it
                • Any other relevant response                         (Any 2 x 2)         (4)

       1.4.2    [Extraction of evidence from Source 1D – L1]
                • Unity is strength                                          (1 x 2)      (2)

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       1.5     [Interpretation, comprehension and synthesis of evidence from
               sources – L3]
               Candidates should include some of the following:
               • Establishment of the APO led to the growth of nationalism in
                   South Africa (Source 1A)
               • Mobilised Coloureds against the formation of the Union of South
                   Africa (Source 1A)
               • APO delegates went to London on behalf of all South Africans to
                   protest against the granting of self-governance to the former Boer
                   Republics (Source 1A)
               • SANNC formed to unite black South Africans (Source 1B)
               • Protested against the Native Land Act of 1913 (own knowledge)
               • Demanded for the end of racial discrimination (Source 1B)
               • The ICU promoted militant nationalism (Source 1C)
               • United workers and improved the working conditions and wages
                   (Source 1C)
               • ICU laid the foundation for the labour movements in South Africa
                   (own knowledge)
               • ICU saw and experienced the exploitation of the workers and took
                   action against it (Source 1D)
               • Used strikes, boycotts, stay-aways and civil disobedience tactics
                   against unjust laws (own knowledge)
               • Any other relevant response.

       Use the following rubric to allocate a mark:

                      • Uses evidence in an elementary manner, e.g.
                        show no or little understanding of how
                        different organisations in South Africa
                                                                          MARKS:
        LEVEL 1         contributed to the growth of African
                                                                           0–2
                        nationalism from 1902 to the 1930s.
                      • Uses evidence partially to report on topic or
                        cannot write a paragraph.
                      • Evidence is mostly relevant and relates to a
                        great extent to the topic, e.g. shows some
                        understanding       of     how        different
                        organisations in South Africa contributed         MARKS:
        LEVEL 2
                        to the growth of African nationalism from          3–4
                        1902 to the 1930s.
                      • Uses evidence in a very basic manner to write
                        a paragraph.
                      • Uses relevant evidence, e.g. demonstrates a
                        thorough understanding of how different
                        organisations in South Africa contributed
                        to the growth of African nationalism from         MARKS:
        LEVEL 3
                        1902 to the 1930s.                                 5–6
                      • Uses evidence very effectively in an organised
                        paragraph that shows an understanding of the
                        topic.                                                            (6)
                                                                                         [50]

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QUESTION 2:           HOW DID DIFFERENT ORGANISATIONS STRENGTHEN
                      AFRIKANER NATIONALISM IN SOUTH AFRICA IN THE
                      1900s?

2.1     2.1.1        [Definition of historical concepts from Source 2A – L1]
                     • Uniting of a particular language group
                     • Any other relevant response                                 (1 x 2)     (2)

        2.1.2        [Interpretation of evidence from Source 2A – L2]
                     • It united Afrikaans-speaking South Africans
                     • It moulded the Afrikaner identity
                     • To remind Afrikaners of their history
                     • It created a sense of pride for the Afrikaners
                     • Any other relevant response                             (Any 2 x 2)     (4)

        2.1.3        [Extraction of evidence from Source 2A – L1]
                     • Young people were married alongside the vehicles
                     • Couples christened their babies in the shade of the wagons
                                                                              (2 x 1)          (2)

2.2     2.2.1        [Extraction of evidence from Source 2B – L1]
                     • To further Afrikaner nationalism in South Africa
                     • To maintain Afrikaner culture
                     • Develop an Afrikaner economy
                     • To gain control of the South African government             (4 x 1)     (4)

        2.2.2        [Interpretation of evidence from Source 2B – L2]
                     • Infiltrate organisations and gain control
                     • To redeem Afrikaners after their defeat during the South
                         African War
                     • To unite the Afrikaner nation
                     • Ensure that Afrikaners get their rightful place in the South
                         African society
                     • Any other relevant response                            (Any 1 x 2)      (2)

        2.2.3.       [Interpretation of evidence from Source 2B – L2]
                     • The HNP was dominated by members of the Broederbond
                     • The HNP was openly promoting the interest of Afrikaners
                     • Both parties campaigned against South Africa joining Britain in
                         the fight against Hitler’s Germany
                     • Both parties had the interest of Afrikaans speaking South
                         African at heart
                     • Any other relevant response                         (Any 2 x 2)         (4)

        2.2.4        [Extraction of evidence from Source 2B – L1]
                     • Reddingsdaadbond
                     • Ossewabrandwag                                              (2 x 1)     (2)

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2.3     2.3.1    [Interpretation of evidence from Source 2C – L2]
                 • It is powerful and influential
                 • Is in control of the economy
                 • The Broederbond will oppress those who are not members
                 • The Broederbond will tramp on others to promote the interest of
                     Afrikaners
                 • It shows that the Broederbond is a secret organisation
                 • Any other relevant response                          (Any 2 x 2)       (4)

        2.3.2    [Interpretation of evidence from Source 2C – L2]
                 • It ensured that friends and family were promoted in high
                     positions in all organisational structures
                 • Those who became members of the Broederbond were given
                     money and work
                 • Privileges were given to Afrikaans-speaking Afrikaners
                 • Any other relevant response                          (Any 2 x 2)       (4)

2.4     [Comparison of Sources 2B and Source 2C – L3]
        • Source 2B indicates that the Broederbond was a secret organisation
           and Source 2C show them wearing masks to hide their identity
        • Source 2B indicates that key positions went to Broederbond members
           while Source 2C shows Afrikaners having high positions (satchels and
           wearing suits)
        • Source 2B indicates that the Broederbond did not hesitate to tramp on
           fellow citizens in the mud to promote the Afrikaner interests, and
           Source 2C shows the Broederbond tramped on the other to promote
           Afrikaner nationalism
        • Any other relevant response                                     (Any 2 x 2)     (4)

2.5     2.5.1    [Extraction of evidence from Source 2D – L1]
                 • Manual labourers
                 • Mine workers
                 • Railway workers
                 • Bricklayers                                           (Any 2 x 1)      (2)

        2.5.2    [Interpretation of evidence from Source 2D – L2]
                 • They were part of the volk
                 • They were also humiliated by the British oppressors
                 • They were Afrikaans-speaking and would be an asset during
                     elections
                 • Any other relevant response                         (Any 1 x 2)        (2)

        2.5.3    [Definition of historical concepts from Source 2D – L2]
                 • Capitalism in the interest of the ‘Volk’
                 • Pooling and co-ordination of Afrikaner money to Afrikaner
                    financial institutions
                 • Any other relevant response                           (Any 1 x 2)      (2)

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        2.5.4        [Extraction of evidence from Source 2D – L1]
                     • Sanlam
                     • Volkskas                                              (2 x 1)    (2)

        2.5.5    [Interpretation of evidence from Source 2D – L2]
                 • Afrikaners invested their savings and surplus capital with
                     Afrikaans financial institutions
                 • To take out policies at Afrikaner insurance companies
                 • To build their houses through Afrikaner building societies
                 • To do their shopping at Afrikaner shops
                 • Loans given to uplift the poor whites
                 • Any other relevant response                           (Any 2 x 2)     (4)

2.6     [Interpretation, comprehension and synthesis of evidence from sources –
        L3]
        Candidates should include some of the following:
        • Afrikaner nationalism was revived with the Centenary celebrations
            (Source 2A)
        • The Centenary celebrations got widespread support and strengthened
            Afrikaner nationalism (own knowledge)
        • Children baptised, couples got married and streets renamed
            (Source 2A)
        • The Broederbond aimed to take control of the government (Source 2B)
        • The Reddingsdaadbond aimed to uplift poor whites economically
            (Source 2B)
        • The Ossewabrandwag fight for rights of the Afrikaner (own knowledge)
        • The Broederbond set up to promote Afrikaner nationalism and interest
            (Source 2B and Source 2C)
        • The Broederbond ensures that family and friend are appointed in high
            positions (Source 2B and Source 2C)
        • The Afrikaner Broederbond wanted to ensure that Afrikaners get their
            rightful place in South Africa (own knowledge)
        • Afrikaner nationalism promoted through businesses (Source 2C and
            Source 2D)
        • Afrikaners pooled and co-ordinated their money through Afrikaner
            financial institutions (Source 2D)
        • Any other relevant response.

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        Use the following rubric to assess this paragraph.

                      • Uses evidence in an elementary manner,
                        e.g. shows no or little understanding of
                        how different organisations
                                                                          MARKS:
         LEVEL 1        strengthened Afrikaner nationalism in
                                                                           0–2
                        South Africa in the 1900s.
                      • Uses evidence partially to report on topic
                        or cannot write a paragraph.
                      • Evidence is mostly relevant and relates to
                        a great extent to the topic, e.g. shows an
                        understanding of how different
                        organisations strengthened Afrikaner              MARKS:
         LEVEL 2
                        nationalism in South Africa in the                 3–4
                        1900s.
                      • Uses evidence in a very basic manner to
                        write a paragraph.
                      • Uses       relevant       evidence,        e.g.
                        demonstrates             a          thorough
                        understanding        of    how       different
                        organisations strengthened Afrikaner              MARKS:
         LEVEL 3
                        nationalism in South Africa in the 1900s.          5–6
                      • Uses evidence very effectively in an
                        organised paragraph that shows an
                        understanding of the topic.                                      (6)
                                                                                        [50]

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QUESTION 3:          HOW DID THE PASS LAW SYSTEM LEAD TO THE
                     SHARPEVILLE MASSACRE IN THE 1960s?

3.1    3.1.1   [Definition of historical concepts from Source 3A – L1]
               • The political, economic and social segregation of races based on
                  their skin colour
               • Separate development of different racial groups
               • Any other relevant response                            (Any 1 x 2)        (2)

       3.1.2   [Interpretation of evidence from Source 3A – L2]
               • They were regarded as second-class citizens of South Africa
               • They were oppressed and discriminated against
               • The apartheid government believed they exercised their political
                   rights in the homelands
               • South Africa belonged to the white minority
               • Any other relevant response                          (Any 1 x 2)          (2)

       3.1.3   [Extraction of evidence from Source 3A – L1]
               • A minority, exclusively white electorate                      (1 x 2)     (2)

       3.1.4    [Interpretation of evidence from Source 3A – L2]
                • It humiliated them
                • It controlled the movements of black South Africans
                • It restricted where they could work and live
                • They could be arrested
                • Any other relevant response                             (Any 2 x 2)      (4)

3.2    3.2.1    [Extraction of evidence from Source 3B – L1]
                • “Izwe Lethu”/ Our Land                                       (1 x 2)     (2)

       3.2.2    [Interpretation of evidence from Source 3B – L2]
                • The police commissioner of Sharpeville was informed by Robert
                    Sobukwe of the upcoming protest
                • The protest will be non-violent
                • People were willing to get arrested for not carrying passes
                • Any other relevant response                             (Any 2 x 2)      (4)

       3.2.3    [Extraction of evidence from Source 3B – L1]
                • Then he turned her over and saw that her chest as been shot
                   away
                • He looked at the blood on his hands
                • “My God, She’s gone”                                (Any 2 x 1)          (2)

       3.2.4    [Evaluate the reliability of the evidence from Source 3B – L3]
                This source is RELIABLE because:
                • This source gives an eyewitness account – first-hand information
                   about the Sharpeville Massacre
                • It indicates what actually happened between the police and the
                   march at Sharpeville
                • The event can be collaborated with other sources
                • Any other relevant response                              (Any 2 x 2)     (4)

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        3.2.5        [Interpretation of evidence from Source 3B – L2]
                     • The police did not instruct the protestors to disperse
                     • The police used live ammunition
                     • Many protestors were shot in the back
                     • Protestors were unarmed
                     • Any other relevant response                          (Any 2 x 2)       (4)

3.3.    3.3.1        [Interpretation of evidence from Source 3C – L2]
                     • People have died for the liberation of South Africa
                     • It indicated the repressive measures used by the apartheid
                         government
                     • Any other relevant response                            (2 x 2)         (4)
        3.3.2        [Extraction of evidence from Source 3C – L1]
                     • 69 killed
                     • 180 wounded                                               (2 x 1)      (2)

3.4     3.4.1        [Extraction of evidence from Source 3D – L1]
                     • Chief Albert Luthuli
                     • Nelson Mandela                                            (2 x 1)      (2)

        3.4.2        [Interpretation of evidence from Source 3D – L2]
                     • They upheld the policies of apartheid
                     • The police protected the minority government
                     • Dr Verwoerd thought that it would silence the resistance
                         movements
                     • Any other relevant response                         (Any 2 x 2)        (4)

        3.4.3        [Definition of historical concepts from Source 3D – L2]
                     • All public meetings were banned
                     • Anti-apartheid leaders and activists were arrested and
                        detained
                     • The ANC and PAC were banned
                     • Any other relevant response                           (Any 1 x 2)      (2)

        3.4.4        [Interpretation of evidence from Source 3D – L2]
                     • The people shall govern
                     • That all South Africans should have a say in the government
                         (political rights)
                     • The people of South Africa will not be silenced
                     • The struggle against apartheid will continue
                     • Any other relevant response                        (Any 1 x 2)         (2)

        3.4.5        [Extraction of evidence from Source 3D – L1]
                     • “Sharpeville was the beginning of the end of apartheid”
                                                                                 (1 x 2)      (2)

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3.5     [Interpretation, comprehension and synthesis of evidence from sources –
        L3]
        Candidates should include some of the following:
        • The most racist law was Pass Laws (Source 3A)
        • Abolition of Passes and Coordination Act caused anger and protest
            amongst South Africans (own knowledge)
        • Pass Laws controlled the movement of black South Africans
            (Source 3A)
        • It restricted where they could work and live (Source 3A)
        • The anti-pass campaign led to the Sharpeville Massacre (Source 3B)
        • Black South Africans refused to carry passes (Source 3B)
        • Black South Africans were shot and killed without warning (Source 3B
            and Source 3C)
        • Chief Albert Luthuli and Nelson Mandela burned their passes in public
            (Source 3D)
        • The Massacre also sparked protest throughout the country (own
            knowledge)
        • Resistance to apartheid became more violent (Source 3D)
        • Led to the formation of MK and POQO (Source 3D)
        • Any other relevant response

        Use the following rubric to assess this paragraph.

                      • Uses evidence in an elementary manner,
                        e.g. shows no or little understanding of
                        how the pass law system led to the             MARKS:
         LEVEL 1
                        Sharpeville Massacre in the 1960s.              0–2
                      • Uses evidence partially to report on the
                        topic or cannot write a paragraph.
                      • Evidence is mostly relevant and relates to a
                        great extent to the topic, e.g. shows some
                        understanding of how the pass law
                                                                       MARKS:
         LEVEL 2        system led to the Sharpeville Massacre
                                                                        3–4
                        in the 1960s.
                      • Uses evidence in a very basic manner to
                        write a paragraph.
                      • Uses      relevant     evidence,    e.    g.
                        demonstrates a thorough understanding
                        of how the pass law system led to the
                                                                       MARKS:
         LEVEL 3        Sharpeville Massacre in the 1960s.
                                                                        5–6
                      • Uses evidence very effectively in an
                        organised paragraph that shows an
                        understanding of the topic.                                     (6)
                                                                                       [50]

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SECTION B: ESSAY QUESTIONS

QUESTION 4: NATIONALISM IN SOUTH AFRICA: AFRICAN NATIONALISM

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

SYNOPSIS
Candidate should critically discuss how the Second World War contributed to the
growth of African nationalism in South Africa from 1939 to the 1950s.

MAIN ASPECTS
Candidates should include the following aspects in their response:
• Introduction: Candidates need to take a stance and demonstrate how the
   Second World War contributed to the growth of African nationalism in South
   Africa.

ELABORATION

INFLUENCE OF THE SECOND WORLD WAR
• Black South Africans played a role in WW2 against Germany
• Blacks were not allowed to carry guns
• Came into contact with the ideas of democracy
• WW2 led to an economic boom that led to a massive expansion of the urban
   labour force
• The number of African labourers increased as they replaced many whites who
   had gone to war
• Urbanisation had significant implications for African nationalism

ATLANTIC CHARTER
• Signed by Britain and the USA
• Promise to respect the rights of all people to self-determination
• Led to the establishment of UN and NATO
• UNO committed to the declaration of rights of all citizens

AFRICAN CLAIMS
• New president of the ANC Dr Alfred Xuma analysed the Atlantic Charter,
  particularly the clauses that applied to Africa
• 1943 the ANC adopted Xuma’s document African Claims in South Africa
• It included a Bill of Rights, which called for an end to racial discrimination and for
  the franchise to be extended to all adults, irrespective of race
• It demanded the fair distribution of land, freedom of trade for African, the right to
  equal and free education for all African children, equal health facilities for all and
  the abolition of all discriminatory labour practices

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RETURNING SOLDIERS
• Black South Africans were inspired with the ideas of freedom and democracy
• These ideas started because of their interaction with soldiers from foreign countries
• The desire for freedom gave rise to a growth in African nationalism
• 20 000 black South Africans soldiers organised jointly by the ANC, CPSA and the
  Trade Union Movement, participated in the victory celebration march after the end
  of the Second World War
• Discrimination against black soldiers continued after the war as returning white
  soldiers received 5 pounds each and 25 pounds clothing allowance, while black
  South African soldiers received 2 pounds cash and a khaki suit valued at 2 pounds

DIFFERENT TYPES OF AFRICAN NATIONALISM
• Youth within the ANC became impatient with the slow progress in attaining freedom
   and democracy
• Young members of the ANC became more militant and formed the ANC Youth
   League
• The Youth League accused the ANC of representing the elite and not the masses
• ANC nationalism was called ‘Charterism’
• ANC moved from a moderate organisation to a mass movement of national
   liberation
• Any other relevant response

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

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QUESTION 5: NATIONALISM IN SOUTH AFRICA: AFRIKANER NATIONALISM

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

SYNOPSIS
Candidates should take a stance on whether they agree or disagree that Afrikaner
nationalism was not something that developed naturally. It was created in a very
efficient way.

MAIN ASPECTS
Candidates must include the following aspects in their responses.

•    Introduction: Candidates should take a stance whether they agree or disagree
     with the statement and support their argument with relevant historical evidence.

ELABORATION
• Afrikaners saw themselves as a people chosen by God
• The idea of a volk became the cornerstone of Afrikaner nationalism
• Nationalist were determined to protect the volk from dominated by other ethnic
   and language groups
• Afrikaner identity had to be preserved
• Afrikaners had to remain united as a nation
• Dutch Reformed Church and the Christian National Education (CNE) were the
   custodians of Afrikaner heritage
• Children would receive mother-tongue education
• Education and religion guided Afrikaner thinking and kept their language and
   culture alive
• The Broederbond promoted Afrikaner nationalism and prevent the exploitation of
   Afrikaner workers
• First Afrikaans building society called Saambou
• Afrikaner businesses promoted – Naspers, Die Burger, Santam, Sanlam,
   Volkskas Bank
• The Redddingsdaadbond ensured Afrikaner businesses are supported by
   Afrikaners
• Poor white problem solved by creating jobs at the railway and harbours
• Centenary celebration of the Great Trek strengthened Afrikaner nationalism
• Role of women
• The National Party emerged as a dominant political force in promoting Afrikaner
   nationalism
• The NP put forward the demand for ‘apartheid’ as the central slogan in their
   campaign
• White supremacy had to be maintained at all costs
• Nationalists frightened the whites with the idea of a ‘swart gevaar’
• Afrikaner nationalist policy appealed to white farmers who were against the
   movement of Africans to cities
• The NP promised voters that their jobs would be protected through the
   enforcement of the job reservation laws
• Afrikaans-speaking Afrikaners voted the NP into power in the 1948 elections

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•    The NP leader, D.R. Malan became the new prime minister
•    Apartheid legislation was introduced
•    Any other relevant response

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

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QUESTION 6: APARTHEID SOUTH AFRICA – 1940s to 1950s

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

SYNOPSIS
Candidates should explain to what extent Black South Africans rebelled against their
discrimination and oppression in the 1950s.

MAIN ASPECTS
Candidates must include the following aspects in their responses.

Introduction: Candidates must take a stance indicate to what extent Black South
Africans furiously rebelled against their discrimination and oppression in the 1950s.
They should substantiate their response with relevant historical evidence.

ELABORATION
• ANC’s Programme of Action
• ANC become more militant
• Used boycotts, civil disobedience and uprisings as means of resistance
• May Day stay-away
• Defiance Campaign
• 1952 – break laws on purpose – enter whites only facilities
• Burned passes in public
• Refused to pay fines and wanted jails to become overfull
• Hoped that the apartheid system would crumble
• Some killed and arrested
• Congress Alliance
• Conference held of all racial groups to draw up a constitution
• Freedom Charter
• Met at Kliptown on 25 and 26 of June 1955
• Set a document that represents the aspirations of all South Africans
• Became the blueprint for the new constitution of South Africa
• Women’s March to Pretoria (9 August 1956)
• Women forced to carry passes
• 20 000 women of all races marched to the Union Buildings
• Leaders of the march – Lilian Ngoyi, Rahima Moosa, Sophie Williams and
  Helen Joseph
• The Prime Minister, J.G. Strijdom refused to see the women
• When they left – sang Nkosi Sikeleli Africa
• High treason
• Defiance against apartheid led to the arrest of members of the Congress
  Alliance
• Arrested for attempt to overthrow the government
• In 1956 the state arrested 156 activists
• Hearing took place in “Drill Hall” for two years

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 •   Aim of government was to intimidate people and lead to weakening of
     resistance
 •   By 1961 all accused were set free
 •   Any other relevant response

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

                                                                           TOTAL:     150

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