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Province of the
EASTERN CAPE
EDUCATION
NATIONAL
SENIOR CERTIFICATE
GRADE 12
SEPTEMBER 2013
HISTORY P2
MARKS: 150
TIME: 3 hours
*HISTE2*
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History Grade 12 Eastern Cape Mock 2013 Question Paper
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2 HISTORY P2 (SEPTEMBER 2013)
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION TO CANDIDATES
1. The question paper consist of FOUR questions based on prescribed
content as contained in the guideline document:
QUESTION 1: WHAT WAS THE IMPACT OF THE COLLAPSE OF THE
USSR IN 1989?
On ending apartheid in South Africa
QUESTION 2: WHAT WAS THE IMPACT OF THE COLLAPSE OF THE
USSR IN 1989 ON AFRICA?
Case Study: Angola
QUESTION 3: HOW DID SOUTH AFRICA EMERGE AS A
DEMOCRACY FROM THE CRISES OF THE 1990s?
QUESTION 4: DEALING WITH THE PAST AND FACING THE
FUTURE: THE WORK OF THE TRUTH AND
RECONCILIATION COMMISSION
2. Each question counts 75 marks of which 45 marks are for the source-based
questions and 30 marks for the extended writing questions.
3. Candidates are required to answer any TWO questions.
4. When answering questions candidates should apply their knowledge, skills
and insight.
5. A mere rewriting of the sources as answers will disadvantage candidates.
6. Questions should be answered by referring to the ADDENDUM.
7. Write neatly and legibly.
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(SEPTEMBER 2013) HISTORY P2 3
QUESTION 1: HOW DID THE COLLAPSE OF THE SOVIET UNION
CONTRIBUTE TO THE ENDING OF APARTHEID IN SOUTH
AFRICA?
Study Sources 1A, 1B and 1C to answer the following questions.
1.1 Study Source 1A.
1.1.1 Which leader of the Soviet Union is being symbolised in the
cartoon? (Visual source) (1 x 1) (1)
1.1.2 Use your own knowledge and define the term Perestroika. (1 x 2) (2)
1.1.3 Use your own knowledge and name the other policy that was
implemented by Gorbachev that led to the fall of communism.
(Visual source) (1 x 2) (2)
1.1.4 Use your own knowledge to explain how the political situation in
the Soviet Union was affected by Gorbachev’s reforms. (Written
source) (2 x 2) (4)
1.1.5 What, according to the source, were the implications of
Gorbachev’s reforms for the Soviet Union? (2 x 2) (4)
1.2 Refer to Source 1B.
1.2.1 Use the source to identify which international event in Eastern
Europe motivated De Klerk to make these bold decisions.
(1 x 2) (2)
1.2.2 Use the source and your own knowledge to explain why the
international community pressurised South Africa to start
negotiations with the ANC. (2 x 2) (4)
1.2.3 Use the source and your own knowledge to explain why De Klerk
was forced to change the policy of the National Party. (2 x 2) (4)
1.3 Consult Source 1C.
1.3.1 Use the source and identify the extreme changes announced by
De Klerk on 2 February 1990. (2 x 1) (2)
1.3.2 Use the source and your own knowledge and explain the impact
De Klerk’s decision had on South Africa’s political situation.
(1 x 2) (2)
1.3.3 Use your own knowledge to explain why there were mixed
reactions to De Klerk’s decision. (1 x 2) (2)
1.3.4 Use the source and your own knowledge to explain whether you
agree or disagree with the statement that South Africa was in a
“dead-end street”? Motivate your answer. (2 x 2) (4)
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1.4 Use the source and your own knowledge, explain the similarities between
Source 1A and Source 1C regarding the initiatives undertaken by De
Klerk in South Africa and Gorbachev in the Soviet Union. (2 x 2) (4)
1.5 Use the sources and your own knowledge to write a paragraph of about
EIGHT lines (about 80 words) to explain why the South African
government was forced to change the policy of apartheid. (8)
1.6 EXTENDED WRITING (Your response should be about TWO pages in
length.)
Answer ONE of the following questions: QUESTION 1.6.1. OR
QUESTION 1.6.2.
1.6.1 Explain how the fall of communism and the collapse of the USSR
eventually led to the fall of apartheid in South Africa. (30)
OR
1.6.2 “External and internal factor forced the apartheid regime and the
liberation organisation to negotiate a new future for South Africa.”
Do you agree with the statement? Substantiate your answer by
using the information from ALL the sources and your own
knowledge. (30)
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(SEPTEMBER 2013) HISTORY P2 5
QUESTION 2: HOW DID THE COLLAPSE OF THE SOVIET UNION CAUSE
ANGOLA TO RE-IMAGINE ITSELF IN THE 1990s?
Study Sources 2A, 2B and 2C and answer the following questions.
2.1 Refer to Source 2A.
2.1.1 Who was the colonial power that ruled Angola before it became
independent? (1 x 2) (2)
2.1.2 Identify the TWO rival armies who were fighting to control Angola.
(2 x 1) (2)
2.1.3 Use your own knowledge and the source to explain how Angola
was used in the Cold War conflict. (2 x 2) (4)
2.1.4 Why, do you think the Russians and the Americans became
involved in Angola? (2 x 2) (4)
2.2 Study Source 2B.
2.2.1 Explain in your own words what is meant by the term, Marxism-
Leninism. (1 x 2) (2)
2.2.2 Use the source and your own knowledge to explain why Angola
disregarded the Marxist-Leninism policy. (2 x 2) (4)
2.2.3 Use your own knowledge to explain what problems were created
by superpowers because of their involvement in Angola. (2 x 2) (4)
2.2.4 According to the source, what percentage of the votes did the
MPLA get? (1 x 1) (1)
2.2.5 What conclusion can you draw from the source, considering the
number of parties that participated in the 1992 elections? (2 x 2) (4)
2.2.6 Will this source be useful to a historian researching the political
changes in Angola? Motivate your answer. (1 x 2) (2)
2.3 Refer to Source 2C.
2.3.1 Explain what is meant by refugees. (1 x 2) (2)
2.3.2 What, according to the source, were the negative effects the civil
war had on Angola? (2 x 1) (2)
2.3.3 What impression does this photographer give of the social
conditions in Angola? (1 x 2) (2)
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2.4 Using the sources and your own knowledge, write a paragraph of about
EIGHT lines (about 80 words) explaining how Angola became a victim of
the Cold War. (8)
2.5 EXTENDED WRITING (Your answer should be about TWO pages in
length.)
Answer ONE of the following question: QUESTION 2.5.1 OR
QUESTION 2.5.2.
2.5.1 Explain how the collapse of the USSR contributed to Angola re-
imagining itself in the 1990s. (30)
OR
2.5.2 Use the sources and your own knowledge to write an essay on
the effects that the fall of communism had on Angola. (30)
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QUESTION 3: WHAT CHALLENGES DID SOUTH AFRICA FACE DURING
THE PROCESS OF NEGOTIATIONS?
Study Sources 3A, 3B, 3C and 3D to answer the questions that follow.
3.1 Refer to Source 3A.
3.1.1 According to the source, who were the TWO rival black groups that
were fighting each other? (2 x 1) (2)
3.1.2 Using the source and your own knowledge and explain the reasons
for the constant conflict between the two parties. (2 x 2) (4)
3.1.3 State whether you agree with the following statement that “more
blacks were killing each other in this time than confrontation with
the white government.” Motivate your answer. (2 x 2) (4)
3.2 Study Source 3B.
3.2.1 What message does the photographer wish to convey? (1 x 3) (3)
3.2.2 Explain whether this source is useful to a historian researching the
challenges faced by South Africa. (2 x 2) (4)
3.3 How does Source 3B complement (support) Source 3A regarding the
challenges of violence experienced in South Africa? (1 x 2) (2)
3.4 Refer to Source 3C.
3.4.1 Using your own knowledge, explain the reference to the “third
force” in the source. (2 x 2) (4)
3.4.2 By using the source and your own knowledge and explain what is
meant that the government was pursuing a “double agenda”.
(2 x 2) (4)
3.4.3 Use your own knowledge and both viewpoints to explain the
challenges that the leaders faced during the negotiation process.
(2 x 2) (4)
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3.5 Refer to Source 3D.
3.5.1 By using your own knowledge and the source, explain to what
extent the Record of Understanding paved the way for a
democratic South Africa. (2 x 2) (4)
3.5.2 What, according to the source, were the compromises made by the
ANC and the government to make the negotiations process work?
(2 x 1) (2)
3.6 Use all the sources and your own knowledge and write a paragraph of
about EIGHT lines (80 words) to show whether the political violence really
had a huge impact on the negotiation process. (8)
3.7 EXTENDED WRITING (Your response should be about TWO pages in
length.)
Answer ONE of the following questions: QUESTION 3.7.1 OR
QUESTION 3.7.2.
3.7.1 Discuss the challenges South Africa faced during the process of
negotiations. (30)
OR
3.7.2 Use all the sources and your own knowledge and write an essay
on how political violence between the different rival groups
hampered the negotiation process, but eventually led to the first
democratic elections. (30)
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QUESTION 4: DID THE TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION COMMISSION
(TRC) REALLY BRING ABOUT PEACE AND
RECONCILIATION IN SOUTH AFRICA?
Use Sources 4A, 4B and 4C to answer the following questions.
4.1 Use Source 4A.
4.1.1 Using the source and your own knowledge, define the following
terms:
(a) Human rights (1 x 2) (2)
(b) Ubuntu (1 x 2) (2)
(c) Reconciliation (1 x 2) (2)
4.1.2 What, according to the source were the reasons for the formation
of the TRC? (2 x 2) (4)
4.1.3 Why, do you think, did the Interim Constitution speak about “a need
for understanding, but not for vengeance”? (2 x 2) (4)
4.2 Refer to Source 4B.
4.2.1 Use the source and your own knowledge and explain why it was
necessary for people to apply for amnesty. (1 x 2) (2)
4.2.2 According to the source, what were the positive aspects that were
gained from the TRC hearings? (4 x 1) (4)
4.3 Study Source 4C.
4.3.1 Why was De Klerk skeptical about Tutu being the chairman of the
TRC? (2 x 2) (4)
4.3.2 Use your own knowledge to explain why De Klerk decided to give
his full co-operation. (2 x 2) (4)
4.3.3 Explain why, according the source, was De Klerk critical of the
TRC. (1 x 2) (2)
4.3.4 Explain the message of the cartoonist. (1 x 3) (3)
4.3.5 How does the written source complement (support) the visual
source regarding De Klerk’s view on the TRC? (2 x 2) (4)
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4.4 Use all the sources and your own knowledge, write a paragraph of about
EIGHT lines (about 80 words) explaining why the TRC was subjected to
severe criticism. (8)
4.5 EXTENDED WRITING (Your response should be about TWO pages in
length.)
Answer ONE of the following questions: QUESTION 4.5.1 OR
QUESTION 4.5.2.
4.5.1 Discuss whether the TRC really succeeded in bringing peace and
reconciliation about in South Africa. (30)
OR
4.5.2 Using all the sources and your own knowledge, write an essay
explaining whether the TRC succeeded in achieving its aims in
spite of the controversy (substantial differences). (30)
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TOTAL: 150
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