# History Grade 12 Paper 2 NSC November 2013 Memo (English)

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- Year: 2013
- Exam period: NSC November Exam
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                         This memorandum consists of 32 pages.

                                 NATIONAL
                            SENIOR CERTIFICATE

                                  GRADE 12

                                  HISTORY P2

                                NOVEMBER 2013

                                MEMORANDUM

MARKS: 150

                         This memorandum consists of 33 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 concepts for investigation within
 Outcome 1               the context of what is being studied. (Not for examination
                         purpose).
 (Historical
 enquiry)             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 constructs.
 Outcome 2            2. Examine and explain the dynamics of changing power relations
 (Historical             within the societies studied.
 concepts)            3. Compare and contrast interpretations and perspectives of events,
                         people's actions and changes in order to draw independent
                         conclusions about the actions or events.
 Learning             1. Identify when an interpretation of statistics may be controversial
 Outcome 3               and engage critically with the conclusions presented by the data.
 (Knowledge           2. Synthesise information to construct an original argument using
 construction            evidence to support the argument.
 and                  3. Sustain and defend a coherent and balanced argument with
 communication)          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
                              sources.
 LEVEL 1 (L1)             •   Organise information logically.
                          •   Explain historical concepts.

                          • Categorise appropriate or relevant source of
                             information provided to answer the questions raised.
                          • Analyse the information and data gathered from a
                            variety of sources.
 LEVEL 2 (L2)
                          • 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 power
 LEVEL 3 (L3)
                              relations within the aspects of societies studied.
                          •   Compare and contrast interpretations and perspectives of
                              peoples' actions or events and changes to draw
                              independent conclusions 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 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 EXTENDED WRITING
        MARKING GUIDELINE FOR A SPECIFIC ESSAY.

    •   WHEN ASSESSING OPEN-ENDED SOURCE-BASED QUESTIONS, LEARNERS
        SHOULD BE CREDITED FOR ANY OTHER RELEVANT ANSWERS.

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 from
preparing 'model' answers 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 answer 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                               |
                                                                      |
                                                                      |
                                                                      |

             •     Repetition                                         R

             •     Analysis                                           A√

             •     Interpretation                                     1√

     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
                                                               P           LEVEL 5
                                                                                         18-19

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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      answer.         explanation.
                      Good             information       clear             Evidence used    constructed      Largely         No structure in
                      synthesis of     Constructed an    argument.         to support       argument.        descriptive/    answer.
                      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
answered.
Content                   27-30            24-26
selection fully
relevant to line of
argument.
LEVEL 6
Question has
been answered.
Content                   24-26              23              21-22
selection
relevant to a line
of argument.
LEVEL 5
Question
answered to a
great extent.                              21-22               20              18-19
Content
adequately
covered and
relevant.
LEVEL 4
Question
recognisable in
answer.                                                      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
answered.                                                                                                         9-10             0-8
Inadequate
content.
Totally irrelevant.

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GRADE 12 HOLISTIC RUBRIC TO ASSESS AN ESSAY USING SOURCES AND OWN KNOWLEDGE.
TOTAL MARKS: 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
        [Good]       sources
                     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
                     Answer extremely poor

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QUESTION 1:           HOW DID THE FALL OF COMMUNISM IN THE USSR
                      INFLUENCE POLITICAL CHANGES IN SOUTH AFRICA IN
                      THE 1990s?

1.1
1.1.1 [Extraction of information from Source 1A– L1 – LO1 (AS3 and 4)]
      • Glasnost/allowing political transparency/open to criticism
      • Perestroika/economic restructuring                                            (2 x 1) (2)

1.1.2 [Explanation of historical concepts from Source 1A – L1 – LO2 (AS1)
      • A state of international tension and hostility between the Soviet Union and
         the United States of America/ideological war
      • 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 [Extraction of information from Source 1A– L1 – LO1 (AS3 and 4)]
      • Eastern European countries split from the Soviet Union
      • Demolished of the Berlin Wall
      • Eastern European countries prepared for democracy
      • Any other relevant response                                               (any 2 x 1) (2)

1.2
 1.2.1 [Interpretation of evidence from the cartoon in Source 1B – L2 –LO1
       (AS3 and 4), LO2 (AS2); LO3 (AS2)]
      • Soviet Union had disintegrated as shown by the disintegrated hammer and
           sickle
      • Gorbachev is powerless to stop this disintegration as seen through his body
           language
      • The Eastern bloc countries splitting from the Soviet Union as implied by the
           disintegrated hammer and sickle
      • The introduction of new reforms led to the fall of communism
      • Any other relevant response                                             (any 2 x 2) (4)

1.2.2 [Interpret and evaluate Source 1B – L2 - LO1(AS3)]

      A mere statement of 'unhappy' or 'happy' for an answer would not suffice for full
      marks as candidates need to substantiate their answer

      •      The US could have been happy because it signalled the end of
             Communism
      •      The struggle for world domination between US and USSR came to
             an end with the USA in a dominant position
      •      The US claimed a moral victory as communism in the USSR
             was defeated
      •      The US was happy because it opened the possibility for
             new trade and political relations with Eastern Bloc countries
      •      Any other relevant response                                         (any 2 x 2) (4)

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1.3    [Comparing how the written and the visual sources support each other L3 –
       LO2 (AS3)]
       • Both Sources (1A and 1B) refer to the disintegration of the Soviet Union
       • Both Sources (1A and 1B) refer to the end of communism in the USSR and
         Eastern Bloc countries
       • Any other relevant response                                             (any 2 x 2) (4)

1.4.1 [Interpret and evaluate Source 1C- L2 - LO1(AS3)]

        Candidates can refer that the fall of the Berlin Wall influenced both the
        ANC and National Party to seek for a political solution

      (a) ANC
      • The ANC was forced to abandon its armed struggle because of a lack of funding
      • The training of ANC personnel in the Soviet Bloc countries came to an end
      • The ANC realised that the political landscape in South Africa had changed
      • The ANC realised that change was inevitable in South Africa
      • That negotiations with the NP was inevitable
      • Any other relevant response                                           (any 1 x 2) (2)

      (b) National Party
      • The NP could no longer claim that it acted as a 'bulwark (acted in
          defence) against communism'
      • They could not claim that South Africa countered 'Soviet expansionism'
      • The NP realised that the political landscape had changed
      • That political change in South Africa was inevitable
      • That a new political dispensation in South Africa was inevitable
      • Negotiations with the liberation movements was inevitable
      • It lost support from the western powers
      • Any other relevant answer                                             (any 1 x 2) (2)

1.4.2 [Interpret and evaluate Source 1C- L3 - LO1(AS3)]
      • Blacks wanted their full political and economic rights/white minorities
           had a problem of giving power to black majority
      • Any other relevant response                                               (any 1 x 3) (3)

1.5
1.5.1 [Interpretation of evidence from Source 1D – L2 – LO1 (AS3 and 4); LO2 (AS2);
      LO3 (AS2)]
     • To have an inclusive peaceful political settlement in South Africa
     • To end white minority rule while protecting white interests
     • To establish a democratic constitution
     • To promote economic and political equality amongst all South Africans
     • To control the process of negotiations
     • Any other relevant response                                            (any 1 x 2) (2)

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

       (a)    The majority of black South Africans:
      • They would have been happy because it signalled the end of apartheid rule
      • Discrimination/dehumanisation of the majority of South Africans would come to
           an end
      • Would now enjoy full political and economic rights/freedom
      • Any other relevant response                                           (any 1 x 2) (2)

       (b)    Conservative white South Africans
      • Unhappy because according to them De Klerk did not have a mandate to
          transform the political landscape of South Africa
      • Not prepared to relinquish their economic privileges and social positions
      • White superiority was under threat
      • Opposed the reforms of De Klerk
      • Any other relevant response                                             (any 1 x 2) (2)

1.5.3 [Explain the usefulness of Source 1D - L3 – LO1 (AS4)]
       When answering this question on usefulness, candidates need to show that the
       source is relevant to the investigation and reliable by interrogating the provenance
       (origin) and level of bias

     •       The source showed that FW De Klerk's speech was a watershed
             moment in the history of South Africa
     •       Speech would lead to the irreversible transformation of the political
             landscape of South Africa
     •       Apartheid was coming to an end
     •       Any other relevant response                                                (any 2 x 2) (4)

1.5.4 [Interpretation and evaluation of evidence from Source 1D – L3 – LO1
      (AS3 and 4); LO2 (AS2); LO3 (AS2)
      Candidates could either choose AGREE or DISAGREE with Esterhuyse's
      view and support their response with relevant evidence.

         AGREE
         • Members of the ANC national executive committee had different
           responses to De Klerk's speech
         • Walter Sisulu was shocked by the opposing views within the ranks of
           the ANC about De Klerk's speech
         • They received no prior notice about De Klerk’s intentions
         • They were surprised by the speed at which De Klerk announced changes
         • The ‘doves’ like Thabo Mbeki was encouraged
         • The ‘hawks’ like Chris Hani was suspicious
         • Any other relevant response                                         (any 1 x 2) (2)

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       DISAGREE
       • The ANC was involved in secret talks with the NP prior to 1990
       • The ANC expected some success after the struggle for freedom
       • Some political prisoners were already released
       • Any other relevant response                                         (any 1 x 2) (2)

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1.6 [Interpretation, analysis and synthesis of evidence from all sources – L3 –
       LO1 (AS3); LO2 (AS2 and 3); LO3 (AS2)]

       Candidates could include the following aspects in their response:

       Candidates should make reference to how Gorbachev's policies had an effect
       on BOTH the NP and the ANC in order to reach Level 3:

       Effects of Gorbachev's policies on the National Party
        • Gorbachev's policy of glasnost and perestroika paved the way for the NP to
             reform
        • There was pressure on the NP from the western powers to work towards a
            peaceful settlement in South Africa
        • After the fall of the Berlin Wall the apartheid government could not claim it
            acted as a 'bulwark against communism'
        • South Africa's claim that they countered 'Soviet expansionism' became irrelevant
        • Apartheid government had to find a peaceful and workable solution for
            South Africa
        • Any other relevant response

       Effects of Gorbachev's policies on the African National Congress
        • The ANC could no longer depend on the USSR for funding
        •   Training of ANC members in the Soviet Union came to an end
        • It became difficult for the ANC to function as a movement in exile
        • There was pressure from major powers on the 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
        • 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 the effects of Gorbachev's
                       policies on both the National Party government and
     LEVEL 1                                                                          Marks: 0–2
                       the African National Congress
                     • Uses evidence partially to write on the topic or cannot
                       write on topic
                     • Evidence is mostly relevant and relates to a great extent
                       to the topic e.g. shows an understanding of the
     LEVEL 2           effects of Gorbachev's policies on both the National           Marks: 3–5
                       Party government and the African National Congress
                     • Uses evidence in a very basic manner
                     • Uses relevant evidence e.g. demonstrates a thorough
                       understanding of the effects of            Gorbachev's
                       policies on both the National Party government and
     LEVEL 3                                                                          Marks: 6–8
                       the African National Congress
                     • Uses evidence very effectively in an organised
                       paragraph that shows an understanding of the topic
                                                                                                      (8)
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1.7    EXTENDED WRITING

1.7.1 [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
      in addition 4)]

       SYNOPSIS

       Candidates should explain how the fall of communism influenced South Africa to
       embark on political changes in the 1990s.

       MAIN ASPECTS

       Candidates could 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
       • 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                                                                        (30)

        Use the matrix on page 6 in this document to assess this extended writing

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1.7.2 [Synthesise information to construct an original argument using evidence from the
       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 must show how political changes in the Soviet Union had a profound effect
       on the reform process in South Africa. They need to indicate how the collapse of the
       Soviet Union left the National Party and the ANC with no alternative to negotiate on the
       political future of South Africa.

       MAIN ASPECTS

       Candidates could include the following aspects in their response:

   • Introduction: Candidates should indicate why the collapse of communism
     was/was not the most important factor that led to the demise of apartheid.

       ELABORATION
   •   The collapse of the Soviet Union 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 no 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)
   •   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.
                                                                                 (30)
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QUESTION 2:           WHAT IMPACT DID THE FALL OF COMMUNISM HAVE ON
                      ANGOLA IN RE-IMAGINING ITSELF AFTER THE 1990s?

2.1
2.1.1 [Extraction of evidence from Source 2A – L1- LO1 (AS3)]
      • United States of America
      • Soviet Union                                                                (2 x 1) (2)

2.1.2 [Extraction of evidence from Source 2A – L1 –LO1 (AS3 and 4)
      • More than four hundred thousand war victims died due to the collapse of
           food security and health services
      • 3 million were uprooted
      • Many more were maimed (wounded/hurt)                               (any 3 x 1) (3)

2.1.3 [Explanation of concept from Source 2A – L1 – LO2 (AS1)]
      • Based on Karl Marx's belief in collective, socialist and communist
         practices for a state
      • Karl Marx believed in a classless society
      • Any other relevant response                   (any 1 x 2) (2)

2.1.4 [Interpretation and evaluation of evidence from Source 2A – L3 –LO1 (AS3 and 4);
      LO2 (AS2); LO3 (AS2)]
      • They mistrusted/ were very suspicious of each other
      • They were not prepared to negotiate with each other/refused to compromise
      • Power struggle between them because they desired total control of
           Angola
      • Any other relevant answer                                           (any 2 x 2) (4)

2.1.5 [Interpretation of evidence from Source 2A – L2 –LO1 (AS3 and 4)
      • Agreed to election
      • Savimbi lost the elections and rejected the results
      • UNITA resumed war
      • Angola was politically unstable because of the power struggle between
          Dos Santos and Savimbi
      • Any other relevant response                                         (any 2 x 2) (4)

2.2
2.2.1    [Interpretation of evidence from Source 2B – L2 –LO1 (AS3 and 4);
         LO3 (AS2)]
        • Angola had many landmine victims
        • Many Angolans became amputees
        • Angolans desired peace
        • Any other relevant response                                          (any 2 x 2) (4)

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2.2.2 [Interpretation and analysis of evidence from Source 2B – L3 – LO1 (AS3 and 4);
      LO2 (AS2); LO3 (AS2 and 3)]
      • Angolans were tired of the war because it affected their lives
      • Angolans wanted an end to war
      • Angolans desired peace and stability
      • Any other relevant response                                           (any 2 x 2) (4)

2.3
2.3.1 [Interpretation of evidence from Source 2C – L2 –LO1 (AS3 and 4);
      LO3 (AS2)]
      • Reconstruction of bridges, streets, hospitals, schools and other infrastructure
      • Ensure access to running water and other services
      • Rebuilt sewage treatment plants
      • Any other relevant response                                              (any 2 x 2) (4)

2.3.2 [Interpretation of evidence from Source 2C - L2 – LO1(AS4)
      • Lots of waste because all systems came to a standstill during the war
      • Unhealthy/poor living conditions after years of non-collection of refuse
      • The infrastructure was destroyed such as bridges, roads, hospitals etc
      • Any other relevant response                                              (any 1 x 2) (2)

2.3.3 [Interpretation of evidence from Source 2C – L2 – LO1 (AS4)]
      Candidates can either AGREE or DISAGREE that the visual source
      gives a fair depiction of Angola re-imagining itself and support their
      response with relevant evidence.

       AGREE:
       • Temporary plans that were made to use roads/new bridge built
       • The rebuilding of bridges as depicted in the visual source
       • Shows government involved in the re-building of infrastructure
       • Any other relevant response

       DISAGREE:
       • The photographer could be biased/government propaganda
       • It only shows one aspect of the rebuilding process
       • Any other relevant response                                             (any 2 x 2) (4)

2.3.4 [Comparing the written and the visual sources in Source 2C - L3 – LO2 (AS3)]
      • Both sources refer to the damaged infrastructure/bridges
      • Both sources indicate the effect that the civil war had on Angola
      • Both sources refer to the reconstruction of Angola
      • Any other relevant response                                          (any 2 x 2) (4)

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2.4    [Interpretation, analysis and synthesis of evidence from all sources – L3 – LO1
      (AS 3 and 4), LO2 (AS1,2,3) LO3 (AS 1,2,3,4)]

       Candidates must focus on the following aspects:
       Candidates must select one source (2A, 2B or 2C) and indicate why it
       is USEFUL.
       When answering this question, candidates need to show that the source is
       relevant to the investigation and reliable by interrogating the provenance (origin)
       and level of bias.

       SOURCE 2A is useful because:
       • It gives information about how the two rivals Jonas Savimbi and
          Dos Santos fought to gain total control of Angola
       • Provides statistical information on the deaths of Angolans/duration
          of the war
       • It give information about the power struggle between Savimbi and
          Dos Santos
       • The information in the source confirms what other sources state about
          the war in Angola
       • Any other relevant response

       SOURCE 2B is useful because:
       • It depicts Angolans desire for peace
       • It depicts the devastation that the civil war had on ordinary Angolans
       • It depicts the effects that the landmines had by showing the amputees
       • It was drawn at the time of civil war in Angola
       • The visual elements in the cartoon confirms the atrocities of the civil war
         in Angola
       • Any other relevant response

       SOURCE 2C is useful because:
       • Provides statistical information about the lack of running water and toilets
       • Gives evidence about the effects of the war
       • The written source gives information about Angola and how it could re-imagine
         itself
       • It gives evidence of the destruction of the civil war/need for reconstruction
       • Photograph shows Angola re-imagining itself
       • Gives information about the outcome of a research done in Angola about the
         effects of the civil war
       • 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
                                                                                    MARKS: 0–2
        LEVEL 1         writing about the effects of the civil war on Angola
                      • Uses evidence partially to write on the topic or cannot
                        write on topic
                      • Evidence is mostly relevant and relates to a great
                        extent to the topic e.g. shows some understanding
                        of explaining which ONE of the sources would be
                                                                                    MARKS: 3–5
        LEVEL 2         most useful to a historian writing about the effects
                        of the civil war on Angola
                      • Uses evidence in a very basic manner
                      • Uses relevant evidence e.g. shows a thorough
                        understanding of explaining which ONE of the
                        sources would be most useful to a historian
                                                                                    MARKS: 6–8
        LEVEL 3         writing about the effects of the civil war on Angola
                      • Uses evidence very effectively in an organised
                        paragraph that shows an understanding of the topic
                                                                                                     (8)

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2.5    EXTENDED WRITING

       2.5.1 [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 Angola re-imagined itself after the
               collapse of communism in 1989 and support their line of argument with
               relevant evidence. Candidates need to make constant reference to the role
               of the fall of communism on the re-imagining.

               MAIN ASPECTS
               Candidates could include the following aspects in their response.

               •     Introduction: Candidates need to state their line of argument and
                     state how they will support it and explaining how Angola became a
                     pawn in the Cold War.

               ELABORATION
               • End of the Cold War and the fall of communism in 1989
               • Angola was now free of foreign influence and could re-imagine itself
                 and negotiate her own future without outside influence (In June 1989
                 Savimbi of UNITA and Dos Santos of the MPLA met for the first time)
               • The Bicesse Accord was signed on 31 May 1991 by Dos Santos and
                 Savimbi which led to temporary peace and easing of hostilities
               • The 1992 elections – Dos Santos's MPLA was victorious
               • Savimbi rejected the election results
               • UNITA went back to the bush leading to the resumption of the Angolan
                 Civil war
               • In 1994 the Lusaka Accord was signed but was unsuccessful
               • War resumed again in 1998 because UNITA was dissatisfied
               • UN imposed sanctions on UNITA by banning officials from international
                 travel, prohibiting aircrafts flying into UNITA controlled areas and
                 closing UNITA offices abroad
               • 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 in April 2002 brought about
                 peace in Angola – 13 years after the collapse of communism in 1989
               • Angola was now able to reconstruct itself after 30 years of civil war
               • Any other relevant response

               •     Conclusion: Candidates should tie up their argument with a
                     relevant conclusion.                                                      (30)

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       2.5.2 [Synthesise information to construct an original argument using
             evidence from the 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 critically discuss how Savimbi's death marked the dawn of
               healing and relief for the traumatised Angolans and support their line of argument
               with relevant information.
               MAIN ASPECTS
               Candidates should include the following aspects in their response:
               •     Introduction: Candidates need to state their line of argument and state how
                     They intend supporting their argument.
               ELABORATION
               In answering the question candidates need to give a brief background
               about Angola before Savimbi’s death

               •     Power struggle between Dos Santos and Savimbi
               •     The Bicesse Accord was signed on 31 May 1991 by Dos Santos and
                     Savimbi which led to temporary peace and easing of hostilities
               •     The 1992 elections – Dos Santos's MPLA was victorious
               •     Savimbi rejected the election results
               •     UNITA went back to the bush
               •     In 1994 the Lusaka Accord was signed but was unsuccessful
               •     War resumed again in 1998 because UNITA was dissatisfied
               •     Death of Savimbi in 2002 brought an end to civil war in Angola
               •     Savimbi's death brought some political stability
               •     New era in the history of Angola only came after the death of
                     Savimbi through the Luena Memorandum of Understanding
               •     Many war victims, others killed and many others displaced
               •     Devastation caused by landmines
               •     Damage to infrastructure e.g. bridges, roads, schools etc
               •     Angola is slowly trying to re-imagine itself
               •     Angola starts rebuilding bridges, roads and other infrastructure
               •     Angola's rich resources e.g. diamonds, oil
               •     Any other relevant response

               •     Conclusion: Candidates should tie up their argument with a relevant
                     conclusion.                                                              (30)

               If candidates disagree with the statement, they need to support their
                arguments with relevant evidence.

              Use the matrix on page 7 in this document to assess this extended writing
                                                                                 [75]

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QUESTION 3:          HOW DID THE PROCESS OF NEGOTIATIONS AMONG THE
                     VARIOUS POLITICAL ORGANISATIONS PAVE THE WAY FOR
                     SOUTH AFRICA'S FIRST DEMOCRATIC ELECTIONS IN 1994?

3.1
3.1.1 [Extraction of evidence from Source 3A – L1 – LO1 (AS3)]
      • The NP's own failure was openly admitted
      • De Klerk decided to unban political organisations and release Mandela
      • Any other relevant response                                           (any 1 x 2) (2)

3.1.2 [Interpretation of evidence from Source 3A – L1 – LO1 (AS3)]
      • Led to the unbanning of the ANC, CPSA and PAC
      • Scrapping of the Separate Amenities Act
      • Media restrictions
      • Suspension of the death penalty
      • Release of Nelson Mandela and other political prisoners
      • Ending of apartheid
      • Lifted emergency restrictions                                            (any 2 x 1) (2)

3.1.3 [Interpretation of evidence from Source 3A – L2 – LO1 (AS3)]
      • To prevent violence, tension and conflict
      • To reshape the character of South Africa
      • De Klerk was under pressure to transform
      • The NP could no longer continue to rule as a minority
      • Morally incorrect for a minority rule to continue
      • Local and international pressure
      • Any other relevant response                                              (any 1 x 2) (2)

3.1.4 [Interpretation of evidence from Source 3A – L2 – LO1 (AS3)]
      Tutu
      • Surprised
      • Shocked/Disbelief
      • Happy
      • Any other relevant response

       Andries Treurnicht
       • Shocked
       • Outraged/angry
       • Any other relevant response                                               (2 x 1) (2)

3.1.5 [Interpretation and analysing of a visual source from Source 3A – L2 – LO1
      (AS3 and 4)]
      • Depicts the release of Nelson Mandela/black South Africans
      • The NP has finally surrendered white rule
      • South Africa was being exposed to major political changes
      • Irony of the white South Africans being big hearted/magnanimous at freeing black
           South Africa
      • Size contrast between the black South African to the white South African
      • Any other relevant response                                           (any 1 x 2) (2)

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3.1.6 [Interpretation of evidence from Source 3A – L2 – LO1 (AS3)]
      • De Klerk (white rule) takes full credit for the release of Mandela
      • Despite opposition to Mandela's release/black South Africans, De Klerk
           took the bold step to release him
      • Any other relevant response                                          (any 2 x 2) (4)
3.1.7 [Comparing of evidence from Sources 3A –Written and Visual Sources
       – L3 – LO3 (AS4)]
      Candidates need to identify how the written source and the visual
      source support each other
      • Both sources mention the release of Nelson Mandela
      • Both sources highlight the need for white minority rule to start negotiating
          with the black majority
      • Both sources reflect the boldness of De Klerk (white rule)
      • Any other relevant response                                              (any 2 x 2) (4)
3.2
3.2.1 [Interpretation of evidence from Source 3B – L2 – LO1 (AS3)]
       • To identify obstacles to negotiations
       • To overcome the obstacles to negotiations
       • To pave the way for negotiations
       • It was the President’s residence
       • Any other relevant response                                            (any 1 x 2) (2)
3.2.2 [Interpretation of evidence from Source 3B – L3 – LO1 (AS3)]
      • It was the first meeting of both the NP and ANC
      • Both did not know what to expect
      • Both had come to the meeting with their own ideals
      • Both had to protect the constituency of their own interests
      • Both parties did not know how the negotiations would unfold
      • Long history of an acrimonious relationship
      • Any other relevant response                                             (any 2 x 2) (4)
3.2.3 [Interpretation of evidence from Source 3B – L2 – LO1 (AS3)]
      • To allay fears in the white community
      • Wanted to protect the interests of the white minority
      • Wanted to keep control over the process of transition and how the future
          of South Africa would be governed
      • Any other relevant response                                            (any 1 x 2) (2)

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