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International Education
Cambridge IGCSE™
HISTORY 0470/11
Paper 1 May/June 2024
MARK SCHEME
Maximum Mark: 60
Published
This mark scheme is published as an aid to teachers and candidates, to indicate the requirements of the
‘examination. It shows the basis on which Examiners were instructed to award marks. It does not indicate the
details of the discussions that took place at an Examiners’ meeting before marking began, which would have
considered the acceptability of alternative answers.
Mark schemes should be read in conjunction with the question paper and the Principal Examiner Report for
Teachers.
Cambridge International will not enter into discussions about these mark schemes.
‘Cambridge International is publishing the mark schemes for the May/June 2024 series for most
‘Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International A and AS Level and Cambridge Pre-U components, and some
‘Cambridge Level components.
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Generic Marking Pri
ples
These general marking principles must be applied by all examiners when marking candidate answers.
They should be applied alongside the specific content of the mark scheme or generic level
descriptions for a question. Each question paper and mark scheme will also comply with these
marking principles.
GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 1
Marks must be awarded in line with
‘+ the specific content of the mark scheme or the generic level descriptors for the question
+ the specific skills defined in the mark scheme or in the generic level descriptors for the question
* the standard of response required by a candidate as exemplified by the standardisation scripts.
GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 2:
Marks awarded are always whole marks (not half marks, or other fractions).
GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 3:
Marks must be awarded positively:
+ marks are awarded for correct/valid answers, as defined in the mark scheme. However, credit
is given for valid answers which go beyond the scope of the syllabus and mark scheme,
referring to your Team Leader as appropriate
marks are awarded when candidates clearly demonstrate what they know and can do
marks are not deducted for errors
marks are not deducted for omissions
answers should only be judged on the quality of spelling, punctuation and grammar when these
features are specifically assessed by the question as indicated by the mark scheme, The
meaning, however, should be unambiguous.
GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 4:
Rules must be applied consistently, e.g. in situations where candidates have not followed
instructions or in the application of generic level descriptors.
GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 5:
Marks should be awarded using the full range of marks defined in the mark scheme for the question
(however; the use of the full mark range may be limited according to the quality of the candidate
responses seen).
GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 6:
Marks awarded are based solely on the requirements as defined in the mark scheme. Marks should
not be awarded with grade thresholds or grade descriptors in mind.
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Assessment objectives
AO1
An ability to recall, select, organise and deploy knowledge of the syllabus content.
Ao2
An ability to construct historical explanations using an understanding of:
* cause and consequence, change and continuity, similarity and difference
+ the motives, emotions, intentions and beliefs of people in the past.
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Table A: Use this table to give marks for each candidate response for AO1 and AO2 for part (b) of
each question.
Level Description Marks
r
4 Explains two reasons. 6
r
3 Explains one reason, 45
Four marks for one explanation, five marks for explanation supported by
specificcontextual knowledge.
2 Identifies or describes valid reason(s); addresses the question but does not 2-3
explain.
One Level 2 mark for each identification/description.
1 Writes about the topic but does not address the question 1
0 No creditable response. 0
Table B: Use this table to give marks for each candidate response for AO1 and AO2 for part (c) of
each question.
r
Level Description Marks
i
5 Explains both sides and supports a valid judgement on ‘how far’ 10
One explanation or more on each side
4 Explains both sides. 7-9
For candidates to be awarded this level they must have one explanation on
each side
‘Seven marks for one explanation on each side; one additional mark for each
additional explanation on either side.
3 Explains one side, 46
One Level 3 mark for each explanation,
2 Identifies or describes valid points; addresses the question but does not 23
explain.
(One Level 2 mark for each identification/description.
1 Writes about the topic but does not address the question. 1
0 No creditable response. 0
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| Question Answer Marks
SECTION A: CORE CONTENT
1(a) | What changes were introduced by the Provisional Government in France 4
in February 1848?
One mark for each relevant point.
Responses may include the following:
+ Decrees announcing the right to work and the creation of workers’
associations.
‘+ Creation of National Workshops.
‘* Abolition of the death penalty for political offences.
* Some taxes were abolished
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4(b) | Why had nationalism grown in influence in Germany by 18487 6
Level 4: Explains two reasons. 6 marks
Level 3: Explains one reason. 4-5 marks
Four marks for one explanation, five marks for explanation supported by
specific contextual knowledge.
‘+ Nationalism grew in importance because of the threat from France that,
people in different German states perceived. It was not long ago that
Napoleon had defeated both Austria and Prussia. In the 1840s there was
fear that France would invade German states along the Rhine and there
was a great upsurge of German nationalism in the newspapers. This kind
of fear united Germans from the different states. They began to feel that
Germany would be stronger if it was united.
Level 2: Identifies or describes valid reason(s); addresses the question
but does not explain, 2-3 marks
One Level 2 mark for each identification/description.
The coming of the railways.
The threat from France.
The threat to Schleswig and Holstein from Denmark,
The Zoliverein
A feeling that Germany would be stronger as one country.
There was a great deal of support for nationalism among the middle
classes.
+ The Bund was a focus for the hopes of nationalists.
Level 4: Writes about the topic but does not address the question.
4 mark
+ Nationalism grew in this period. It was a very important development.
Germans began to think that they were German more than Bavarian or
Prussian.
Accept all valid responses.
Level 0: No creditable response. 0 marks
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1(c) _| ‘Little progress was made towards Italian unification in 1848-49,’ How 10
far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer.
Level 5: Explains both sides and supports a valid judgement on ‘how
far’. 10 marks
One explanation or more on each side.
+ Although the revolutions were defeated by the Austrians and the old
regimes, some progress had been made. Underneath the surface things
were not the same. Several of the old regimes had fallen easily and this
showed that they would not be strong in the future. Also, the idea of a
united Italy was gradually winning support. In the north in particular,
nationalists began to look to Piedmont as the leader in the struggle for a
united Italy. The situation looked grim in1849 and further developments
were being made beneath the surface.
Level 4: Explains both sides. 7-9 marks
For candidates to be awarded this level they must have one explanation on
each side.
Seven marks for one explanation on each side; one additional mark for each
additional explanation on either side.
Level 3: Explains one side. 4~6 marks
One Level 3 mark for each explanation,
+ Not much progress was made. Italians were still deeply divided.
Republicans and monarchists were divided over what type of state a
Unified Italy should be. This division can be seen when in 1849 the
republicans in Rome and the monarchists of Piedmont would not join
forces. Charles Albert would not work with other groups unless they
declared their loyalty to Piedmont and its royal family. Apart from a few
places like Milan, there was no great popular support for unification. Most
peasants were more interested in surviving from day to day. Finally, the
way that the Austrians were able to regain power in Italy showed that no
progress had been made and that this would remain the case until a way
could be found to defeat them, Nationalists were stil oo weak and
divided, so little progress had been made.
OR
* Some progress was made. There was support in the north of the country
in places like Milan and Venice for uniting with Piedmont and driving the
Austrians out, There was strong anti-Austrian feeling and a lot of support
among the middle classes for an independent Italy. Also, the exploits of
Mazzini and Garibaldi and the Republic established in Rome inspired
some people to look forward to a united Italy. One important development
was the constitution granted in Piedmont. This seemed like a beacon of
hope and nationalists began to focus on Piedmont as the hope for
unifying Italy in the future.
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1(c) _ | Level 2: Identifies or describes valid points; addresses the question but
does not explain. 2-3 marks
One Level 2 mark for each identification/description.
The Pope kept out of the war with Austria.
The Pope rejected the idea of a united Italy
The Roman Republic was defeated.
The republic established in Venetia was destroyed.
Piedmont was defeated by Austria.
There was little support for unification from the peasants.
Different groups and states in Italy would not work together.
The Austrian army was too strong to allow much progress to be made.
Charles Albert had supported the cause of a unified Italy.
The establishment of the Roman Republic inspired nationalists.
The events of 1848-49 showed that several of the old regimes were
vulnerable.
States like Milan and the central duchies did not unify with Piedmont.
+ The revolutions showed that there was support for expelling Austria and
an independent Italy.
+ Aconstitution was dectared in Piedmont
Level 1: Writes about the topic but does not address the ques!
4 mark
+ | do not think that the revolutions achieved much. There was a lot of
fighting all over Italy but not much success. Italy was still not united by the
end of 1849.
Accept all valid responses.
Level 0: No creditable response. 0 marks
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2(a) _| Describe the events in 1870 which led to the Franco-Prussian War. 4
One mark for each relevant point.
Responses may include the following:
Leopold was offered the Spanish crown.
Bismarck persuaded William | of Prussia to support Leopold.
France protested about Leopold being offered the crown.
Leopold withdrew his candidacy.
France demanded an official renunciation from William |
Bismarck changed the Ems telegram so that it insulted the French
There were protests in France.
+ France declared war on Prussia
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2(b) | Why was the defeat of Austria in 1866 important? 6
Level 4: Explains two reasons. 6 marks
Level 3: Explains one reason. 4-5 marks
Four marks for one explanation, five marks for explanation supported by
specific contextual knowledge.
It was important because it meant that Prussia was now the major power in
Germany and was the only possible leader of a future unification. Prussia
grew by annexing some states that had fought against it and so became more
powerful. The King of Prussia became President of the North German
Confederation, Austria was effectively excluded from German affairs, leaving
Prussia dominating Germany and the North German Confederation.
Level 2: Identifies or describes valid reason(s); addresses the question
but does not explain. 2-3 marks
One Level 2 mark for each identification/description.
+ States like Hanover, Frankfurt and Nassau were annexed by Prussia.
+ Asa result, north Germany was completely remodelled.
+ Allthe states in northern Germany became part of the North German
Confederacy.
+ Itwas a step towards the unification of Germany.
* Prussia now dominated Germany.
* Austria was excluded from German affairs.
Level 4: Writes about the topic but does not address the question.
4 mark
+ The defeat of Austria was overwhelming, It was defeated in the Battle of
Sadowa where the Austrian army was destroyed. It all ended in the
Treaty of Prague.
Accept all valid responses.
Level 0: No creditable response. 0 marks
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2(c) _ | ‘Little was achieved by the Prussian Revolution of 1848.’ How far do you 10
agree with this statement? Explain your answer!
Level 5: Explains both sides and supports a valid judgement on ‘how
far’. 10 marks
One explanation or more on each side.
The main claim for the Prussian Revolution achieving anything is the
constitution that Frederick William granted. However, this was not really much
of an achievement. It confirmed the King’s divine right to rule and left him in
charge of the army. He could collect taxes and hire and fire ministers without
Parliament having a say. So, it was not much of an achievement.
Level 4: Explains both sides. 7-9 marks
For candidates to be awarded this level they must have one explanation on
each side
Seven marks for one explanation on each side; one additional mark for each
additional explanation on either side.
Level 3: Explains one side. 4-6 marks
‘One Level 3 mark for each explanation,
+ Most of the early gains that were made in the Prussian Revolution were in
the end lost. When he left Berlin, Frederick William rejoined his army and
was determined to end the revolution. In November 1848 he started to
undo most of what had happened. He got rid of the liberal government
and put his uncle in charge of a new government. The Prussian Assembly
was dissolved and the Civic Guard was disbanded. The King's troops
poured into Berlin and martial law was announced. Similar moves against
the revolution took place across Prussia. The King was in charge again.
OR
+ The Prussian Revolution achieved quite a lot. It forced Frederick William
to grant a constitution. This gave the people freedom of religion and of
assembly. A Parliament was set up, part of which was elected by all the
men of Prussia, so Prussia had a form of parliamentary government.
Feudalism was also swept away and it began to encourage German
rationalism which would not go away. So, quite a lot was achieved.
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2(c) | Level 2: Identifies or describes valid points; addresses the question but
does not explain. 2-3 marks
One Level 2 mark for each identification/description.
+ The Prussian Assembly was dissolved
+ The Civic Guard was disbanded.
+ Martial Law was declared.
+ The new constitution left the king in charge.
‘+ The new constitution allowed the king to appoint ministers and rewrite the
constitution.
+ Prussia did gain a constitution
+ Universal manhood suffrage was introduced.
* German nationalism had been encouraged by the revolution.
+ Feudalism was abolished.
Level 1: Writes about the topic but does not address the question.
4 mark
+ The Prussian Revolution involved quite a lot of violence and Frederick
William was in a lot of trouble for a time. After a few months it all came to
an end.
Accept all valid responses.
Level 0: No creditable response. 0 marks
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| Question
Answer
Marks
3a)
Who were the ‘free soilers’?
One mark for each relevant point.
Responses may include the following:
They were a political party before the war.
They were anti-slavery.
Many later joined the Republican Party.
They were active in the period 1848 to 1854.
Many trade unionists supported them.
They supported land reform.
They opposed the expansion of slavery into the western territories.
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3(b) | Why did Reconstruction fail to protect many freed slaves from violence 6
and mistreatment?
Level 4: Explains two reasons. 6 marks
Level 3: Explains one reason. 4-5 marks
Four marks for one explanation, five marks for explanation supported by
specific contextual knowledge.
‘+ The agricultural economy of the South was in a dreadful state after the
war. Systems like sharecropping and tenant farming remained very
common in the South, This meant that many black Americans remained
very poor and at the mercy of their former white masters.
Level 2: Identifies or describes valid reason(s); addresses the question
but does not explain. 2-3 marks
One Level 2 mark for each identification/description.
Lack of political will of Presidents/Federal Government.
The dreadful state of the Southern economy.
President Johnson allowed Black Codes to appear.
Reconstruction was weakened by Johnson.
The Slaughterhouse case of 1873 made it difficult for Congress to
improve the rights of black Americans.
The Freedman's Bureau was understaffed and undermined,
Opposition from landowners in the South,
The activities of the KKK.
Itwas felt that Radical Reconstruction had gone too far.
Level 4: Writes about the topic but does not address the question.
4 mark
* Reconstruction was an attempt to bring the country together after the Civil
War. It was an attempt to heal the wounds of the past. It did not work very
well
Accept all valid responses.
Level 0: No creditable response. 0 marks
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3(c)__| ‘The Civil War was fought over the issue of states’ rights.’ How far do 10
you agree with this statement? Explain your answer.
Level 5: Explains both sides and supports a valid judgement on ‘how
far’. 10 marks
One explanation or more on each side.
Overall, states’ rights were not the main cause of the Civil War. This issue
only became an important one because of slavery, When threats to slavery
began to appear in the North, the South used states’ rights as a defence
against interference by Washington in slavery. The issue they cared about the
most was slavery.
Level 4: Explains both sides. 7-9 marks
For candidates to be awarded this level they must have one explanation on
each side
Seven marks for one explanation on each side; one additional mark for each
additional explanation on either side.
Level 3: Explains one side. 4-6 marks
‘One Level 3 mark for each explanation,
+ The issue of states’ rights was the main cause of the Civil War. The
South thought that the North was threatening the rights of southern
states. They believed that the rights of the Federal Government were
threatening the rights of the individual states. They were particularly
worried about this because the population of the North was growing faster
than that of the South. Soon, the North would control the Federal
Government. This was why the South did not want the Federal
Government interfering in individual states. Much of the South was ready
to go to war to defend states’ rights and their way of life.
OR
+ The Civil War was fought about slavery. It was crucial for the economy of
the South. Without slaves it would have been difficult to keep the
profitable cotton industry going. Slavery was also a way of keeping black
‘Americans under control and ensuring white supremacy. This was
important to most Southerners, who thought that an end to slavery would
cause economic collapse, race wars and the disintegration of their
society. So, when Northemers criticised slavery, this made Southemers
very worried, and they were willing to fight to defend it.
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3(c) _| Level 2: Identifies or describes valid points; addresses the question but
does not explain. 2-3 marks
One Level 2 mark for each identification/description.
The abolitionists caused the Civil War.
The Civil War was caused by Lincoln's election as President.
The South defended states’ rights because they did not want their way of
life interfered with by the North.
+ Slavery was crucial to the economy of the South.
+ There were disagreements over whether slavery should spread into the
territories that would become states.
+ The South wanted to defend its culture and way of life.
+ The North wanted to keep the Union.
Level 1: Writes about the topic but does not address the question.
4 mark
+ The American Civil War started in 1861 and lasted until 1865. It was a
very bitter war, with family members fighting against each other. Many
hundreds of thousands of men lost their lives.
Accept all valid responses.
Level 0: No creditable response. 0 marks
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4(a) _ | Describe how Theodore Roosevelt responded to Spanish rule in Cuba. 4
One mark for each relevant point.
Responses may include the following:
* He wanted Spain ejected from Cuba
When the USS Maine blew up, he ordered US warships to prepare for
war.
He campaigned for war with Spain.
He resigned as Assistant Secretary of the Navy.
He formed the First US Volunteer Cavalry Regiment.
He took his troops to fight in Cuba.
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4(b) | Why was the Treaty of Paris (1898) important? 6
Level 4: Explains two reasons. 6 marks
Level 3: Explains one reason. 4-5 marks
Four marks for one explanation, five marks for explanation supported by
specific contextual knowledge.
This treaty was important because it had the effect of turning the USA into a
major world power. It gained Guam, Puerto Rico and the Philippines. Gaining
these areas developed the military and economic power of the US in the
Pacific. n fact, it now had possessions from the Caribbean to the Pacific. It
also gained new trade markets in these areas and it led to President McKinley
annexing the Hawaiian Islands.
Level 2: Identifies or describes valid reason(s); addresses the question
but does not explain. 2-3 marks
One Level 2 mark for each identification/description.
+ Itended the war between the USA and Spain.
Spain gave up Puerto Rico and Guam
Spain lost the Philippines.
The treaty marked the end of the Spanish Empire
The treaty started the beginning of the US as a world power.
The treaty was a major issue in the 1900 election,
Cuba gained independence from Spain.
It led the US to annex the Hawaiian Islands.
Level 4: Writes about the topic but does not address the question.
4 mark
+ This was a peace treaty between the USA and Spain after a war which
did not last long and was rather one-sided.
Accept all valid responses.
Level 0: No creditable response. 0 marks
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4(c)__| ‘The main impact of European imperialism on Africa was one of 10
exploitation.’ How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your
answer.
Level 5: Explains both sides and supports a valid judgement on ‘how
far’. 10 marks
One explanation or more on each side,
‘+ Overall, it was all about exploitation, even though the transport systems,
education and industry that were introduced did have some beneficial
effect. However, it was effectively set up to allow all European powers to
exploit Africa more efficiently. The railways and ports enabled the
Europeans to export the natural resources back to Europe more
efficiently.
Level 4: Explains both sides. 7-9 marks
For candidates to be awarded this level they must have one explanation on
each side.
Seven marks for one explanation on each side; one additional mark for each
additional explanation on either side.
Level 3: Explains one side. 4-6 marks
One Level 3 mark for each explanation,
+ The main impact was exploitation. The European countries took Africa's
natural resources to make themselves rich. An example of this was King
Leopold of the Belgians taking as much rubber as possible from Congo.
The Europeans also took with them a view of racial superiority which
governed all their relations with Africans. This enabled them to destroy
local ways of life and languages. The schools they set up emphasised the
superiority of European culture. All this seemed to justify the fact that
Europeans exploited Africa. They took raw materials from Africa very
cheaply and then exported the finished products at expensive prices. The
natural resources of Africa made a huge amount of profit for Europe.
oR
+ Notall imperialism was about exploitation. Some Europeans had good
motives. For example, missionaries and others who set up hospitals for
Africans, as well as schools, which started to bring education to Africa,
They also brought industry to Africa, which sometimes improved the
standard of living of Africans, as well as introducing things such as
banking.
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4(c) _ | Level 2: Identifies or describes valid points; addresses the question but
does not explain. 2-3 marks
One Level 2 mark for each identification/description.
European nations extracted natural resources from Africa.
Europeans took the natural resources of Africa very cheaply.
African traditions, culture and languages were destroyed
Sanitation systems and education systems were created,
The Europeans did build transport systems such as roads and railways
and harbours.
The transport systems were to exploit Africa:
+ European expertise introduced new farming methods and production
rose
© The spread of Christianity undermined African religions.
* Law and order was provided.
* Hospitals and better health were introduced.
Level 4: Writes about the topic but does not address the question.
4 mark
* European imperialism sped up in the last decades of the nineteenth
century and there was great rivalry between the different European
countries.
Accept all valid responses.
Level 0: No creditable response. 0 marks
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5(a) _| What changes were made on Germany's western border by the Treaty of 4
Versailles?
One mark for each relevant point.
Responses may include the following:
+ The Rhineland became a demiltarised zone.
+ The Rhineland had an Allied army of occupation for 15 years.
+ Alsace-Lorraine went to France.
+ The Saarland was to be run by the League of Nations and after 15 years
a plebiscite would be held
+ The coal profits from the Saar Basin were given to France for 15 years.
© Eupen and Malmedy went to Belgium,
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5(b) | Why did the Treaty of Versailles have important pol
for Germany from 1919 to 19237
ical consequences 6
Level 4: Explains two reasons. 6 marks
Level 3: Explains one reason. 4-5 marks
Four marks for one explanation, five marks for explanation supported by
specific contextual knowledge.
+ The Treaty of Versailles was seen as a humiliation by right-wing groups in
Germany. They did not like the reduction in size of Germany's army and
the lost territory. In 1920 Kapp led the Freikorps into Berlin and the army
refused to attack them. Kapp blamed the Weimar Republic for betraying
Germany by signing the treaty. It looked as if the government might fall,
and the Weimar Republic might collapse.
Level 2: Identifies or describes valid reason(s); addresses the question
but does not explain, 2-3 marks
One Level 2 mark for each identification/description.
The emergence of the Freikorps.
It led to the Kapp Putsch.
The Munich Putsch
It weakened the Weimar Republic.
French and Belgian occupation of the Ruhr.
The Weimar Republic was blamed for the terms of the treaty.
Level 1: Writes about the topic but does not address the question.
4 mark
+ The Treaty of Versailles was the peace treaty at the end of the First,
World War. It was very unpopular in Germany.
Accept all valid responses.
Level 0: No creditable response. 0 marks
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5(c) | 'Clemenceau’s demands dominated the discussions at Versailles.’ How 10
far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer.
Level 5: Explains both sides and supports a valid judgement on ‘how
far’. 10 marks
One explanation or more on each side.
+ Inconelusion, the fundamental purpose of the Treaty of Versailles was to
deal with the punishment of Germany after World War 1, and the
dominance of Clemenceau can be seen in the vengeful nature of the
terms that were established. Whilst Lioyd George and Wilson were able
to moderate some of Clemenceau's demands, in reality the treatment of
Germany can be seen as harsh, reflecting the influence that Clemenceau
held during the discussions.
Level 4: Explains both sides. 7-9 marks
For candidates to be awarded this level they must have one explanation on
each side.
Seven marks for one explanation on each side; one additional mark for each
additional explanation on either side.
Level 3: Explains one side. 4-6 marks
One Level 3 mark for each explanation,
‘+ Itwas Wilson, not Clemenceau who dominated the discussions. Firstly,
his Fourteen Points that he issued before the discussions had a big
influence and raised points like self-determination and the League of
Nations that took up a lot of the discussions. One of the most important
things to come out of the discussions was the League of Nations and this
was Wilson's idea. Also, Wilson's insistence that Germany should not be
punished too harshly had a lot of influence and was supported by Lloyd
George. Finally, Wilson got his way over self-determination in some
places.
oR
* Clemenceau's demands did dominate discussions. France had suffered
very badly in the war and Clemenceau wanted to punish Germany, and
he wanted protection for France in the future. These points took up a lot
of the discussions. Wilson disagreed with Clemenceau's desire to punish
Germany harshly and there were lots of arguments over this. In the end,
Clemenceau had to compromise over the Rhineland, the Saar Basin and
reparations, So a lot of time was spent discussing Clemenceau's
demands.
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5(c) _| Level 2: Identifies or describes valid points; addresses the question but
does not explain. 2-3 marks
One Level 2 mark for each identification/description.
The League of Nations was an important topic.
The idea of self-determination was important.
Wilson's Fourteen Points had a lot of influence.
Wilson was determined Germany should not be punished too much,
Clemenceau was determined that Germany would be punished harshly.
Clemenceau wanted Germany to lose the Rhineland.
Clemenceau wanted the Saar Basin
‘+ Lloyd George wanted to expand the British Empire
Level 4: Writes about the topic but does not address the que:
4 mark
‘+ The discussions at the peace talks were led by Clemenceau, Wilson and
Lloyd George. They had many difficult issues to talk about.
Accept all valid responses.
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6(a) _ | Describe how the League of Nations helped refugees. 4
One mark for each relevant point.
Responses may include the following:
Helped displaced people return home after the war.
Helped prisoners-of-war return home.
Gave refugees training for new jobs.
Provided refugees with new identity documents.
Found work for refugees in their new countries,
Established a Refugee Commission
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6(b) | Why was the Manchurian Gri
is important? 6
Level 4: Explains two reasons. 6 marks
Level 3: Explains one reason. 4-5 marks
Four marks for one explanation, five marks for explanation supported by
specific contextual knowledge.
This crisis was important because it showed other extreme leaders like
Mussolini and Hitler that the League was not able to stand up to powerful
aggressors like Japan, even though it was a member of the League. Allit did
was to condemn Japan, there were no sanctions and no army was sent. In
1935 Mussolini launched a full-scale invasion of Abyssinia despite
negotiations going on with the League. This led to Mussolini simply ignoring
the League and he went ahead and invaded. Hitler was also taking notice of
the League's failure over Manchuria and in 1936 his army marched into the
Rhineland, breaking the terms of the Treaty of Versailles.
Level 2: Identifies or describes valid reason(s); addresses the question
but does not explain. 2-3 marks
One Level 2 mark for each identification/description
It showed that the League was powerless.
It showed that the League could not stand up to a strong nation,
It showed Mussolini and Hitler how weak the League was.
It showed how difficult it was to get the members to agree on action.
The absence of the USA showed how weak the League’s membership
was.
Level 4: Writes about the topic but does not address the question.
4 mark
‘+The Manchurian Crisis was when Japan invaded Manchuria which was
part of China. The League of Nations sent officials to investigate and they
wrote a report.
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6(c) __ | How well did the League deal with international disputes in the 1920s? 10
Explain your answer.
Level 5: Explains both sides and supports a valid judgement on ‘how
far’. 10 marks
One explanation or more on each side.
+ When it mattered, the League was only able to settle international
disputes when smaller countries were involved. In disputes such as the
Aaland Islands and the Greek invasion of Bulgaria, these smaller powers
did not challenge the League's decisions as they lacked the power to do
so. This was not the case when a major power was involved and did not
accept the League's decisions. This can be seen when Poland ignored
the League and Italy complained to the Council of Ambassadors. Both
Poland and Italy knew that the League needed their support and
exploited this to achieve their aims, meaning that the League failed to
deal with the disputes successfully
Level 4: Explains both sides. 7-9 marks
For candidates to be awarded this level they must have one explanation on
each side.
Seven marks for one explanation on each side; one additional mark for each
additional explanation on either side.
Level 3: Explains one side. 4-6 marks
One Level 3 mark for each explanation,
* The League did not do all that well in the 1920s, especially with disputes
that involved major powers. For example, it failed to deal with Mussolini
over the Greek island of Corfu. Italy bombarded and then invaded Corfu.
The League did condemn Mussolini, but he refused to accept this and
went to the Council of Ambassadors. The Council made the Greeks
apologise and pay compensation. The League was very angry it had
been side-lined but there was nothing it could do. Thus Mussolini had
undermined the League by taking the issue to another body.
OR
+ The League did deal with several disputes with some success. In 1925
the Greeks invaded Bulgaria. The League acted quickly and stopped the
fighting. The Greeks withdrew and the League made them pay
compensation. The League also settled a dispute over the Aaland
Islands. It adjudicated between Sweden and Finland and they both
accepted the League's verdict. There was a pattern to this; when minor
powers were involved in the disputes, the League was normally strong
enough to deal with the dispute and get the opposing sides to accept its
verdict.
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6(c) _| Level 2: Identifies or describes valid points; addresses the question but
does not explain. 2-3 marks
One Level 2 mark for each identification/description.
It did not do very well over Corfu
It succeeded when Greece invaded Bulgaria
‘Sweden accepted its decision over the Aaland Islands.
twas successful in dealing with the dispute over Mosul
twas not successful when major powers were involved in the dispute.
It tended to be successful when minor powers were involved in the
dispute.
Level 4: Writes about the topic but does not address the question.
4 mark
* The League did quite well in the 1920s. It did much better than in the
1930s and solved more disputes.
Accept all valid responses.
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7(a) _ | What was the policy of ‘containment’? 4
One mark for each relevant point.
Responses may include the following:
Itwas a policy of President Truman.
To stop the spread of communism.
It meant the USA became involved in the Greek Civil War.
It meant the USA gave military aid to Turkey.
It started in the late 1940s.
It was part of the Truman Doctrine.
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7(b) | Why was the Greek Civil War important? 6
Level 4: Explains two reasons. 6 marks
Level 3: Explains one reason. 4-5 marks
Four marks for one explanation, five marks for explanation supported by
specific contextual knowledge.
It was a war in which the communists rose up against the established
government of the Kingdom of Greece. It was important because of the
context — the Soviet Union was trying to control as much of Eastern Europe as
it could and the Americans were trying to stop the spread of communism. The
British could no longer afford to support the government and so the
Americans stepped in, Truman decided that the US would support the Greek
government, and this ensured that the communists would be defeated, and
that communism would not spread in this part of Europe.
Level 2: Identifies or describes valid reason(s); addresses the question
but does not explain. 2-3 marks
One Level 2 mark for each identification/description
It stopped Greece becoming communist.
It stopped the spread of communism.
Itwas the first example of the US stepping in to stop communism.
It showed that Britain's power was waning.
Itled to the Truman Doctrine.
Level 4: Writes about the topic but does not address the question.
4 mark
* The Greek Civil War was a very bitter war and went on from 1946 to 1949,
* Other countries were involved like the USA, Britain and Yugoslavia.
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7(c)__ | Was the Berlin Blockade more of a defensive than an aggressive move 10
by Stalin? Explain your answer.
Level 5: Explains both sides and supports a valid judgement on ‘how
far’. 10 marks
One explanation or more on each side.
‘+ Its quite clear that both the West and the Soviet Union were being
aggressive over Germany and Berlin. The West was aggressive by
uniting its zones and by introducing a new currency. The hope that
Germany would recover and become strong was a threat to the Soviet
Union, so it is not surprising that Stalin felt threatened, On the other side,
Stalin wanted the West out of Berlin, He did not want a capitalist society
existing in the middle of his part of Germany. So, Stalin's move can be
seen as aggressive and defensive at the same time. He had aspirations
to take over Berlin, and the West's decision to unite their areas gave him
the opportunity to pretend that it was a defensive move rather than an
aggressive act.
Level 4: Explains both sides. 7-9 marks
For candidates to be awarded this level they must have one explanation on
each side.
Seven marks for one explanation on each side; one additional mark for each
additional explanation on either side.
Level 3: Explains one side. 4-6 marks
‘One Level 3 mark for each explanation.
+ Stalin was being defensive. He saw the actions of the West over
Germany as aggressive. The USA, Britain and France combined their
zones and then introduced a new currency. This was to help Germany
recover economically, which the USSR did not want because it stil felt
threatened by Germany. Stalin also felt that the West was trying to force
the USSR out of Berlin. The Blockade was in reaction to this and was
Stalin’s attempt to stay in Berlin,
OR
‘+ The Berlin Blockade was an aggressive move by Stalin. Berlin sat in the
middle of the Soviet Union's part of Germany and the three western
powers had zones in Berlin and routes to get in and out. Stalin did not like
this and wanted the western powers out of Berlin. He did not want a
symbol of capitalism in the middle of his zone. By closing road and rail
links into Berlin he hoped that the people in the western zones could not
receive supplies and would be forced out.
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7(c) | Level 2: Identifies or describes valid points; addresses the question but
does not explain. 2-3 marks
One Level 2 mark for each identification/description.
+ The West was helping Germany to recover.
* In 1947, the USA and Britain formed a united economic unit out of their
zones.
+ In 1948, the French joined Bizonia.
+ The USA offered Marshall Aid to the Western zones.
+ The western powers created a new currency.
+ Stalin did not want Germany to recover its strength.
‘+ Stalin wanted the western powers out of Berlin.
* Stalin did not want a symbol of capitalism in the middle of his zone.
Level 1: Writes about the topic but does not address the question.
4 mark
+ The Berlin Blockade was when Stalin blocked roads and railways going
into Berlin. This led to a crisis which lasted for months.
Accept all valid responses.
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8(a) _ | Describe events in Eastern Europe in 1989-90. 4
One mark for each relevant point.
Responses may include the following:
* Solidarity was legalised in 1989.
* Hungary began dismantling the fences between them and Austria.
+ Atdemonstrations in East Germany the troops refused to fire on the
protestors.
+ The Berlin Wall was dismantled by the East German people.
Demonstrations in Czechoslovakia which introduced democratic reforms.
Revolution in Romania.
In 1990 the Baltic republics declare independence from the USSR.
Germany becomes united in 1990.
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8(b) | Why was the Berlin Wall important? 6
Level 4: Explains two reasons. 6 marks
Level 3: Explains one reason. 4-5 marks
Four marks for one explanation, five marks for explanation supported by
specific contextual knowledge.
‘+ The Berlin Walll was important because it stopped people in the
Communist part of Berlin from going into the West. Before it was built in
1961, there had been an enormous movement of East Germans moving
into West Berlin and West Germany. Many of these people were highly
educated and trained. They wanted to enjoy the free life and the higher
standard of living that existed in the West. This movement of people
made Communist Germany look bad. The Berlin Wall was important
because it stopped this brain drain.
Level 2: Identifies or describes valid reason(s); addresses the question
but does not explain. 2-3 marks
One Level 2 mark for each identification/description.
It divided Communist East Germany from West Germany.
It stopped people in East Berlin moving to the West.
It divided families.
twas a way the communists could stop the brain drain from the East.
itwas a symbol of the difference between communism and democracy.
Its destruction was an attack on communism.
Level 4: Writes about the topic but does not address the question.
4 mark
* The Berlin Walll went right across Berlin. It was in 1961 first just barbed
wire but then a proper wall was built. The Soviet Union ordered that it be
built.
Accept all valid responses.
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8(c) _| ‘From 1956 to 1981 the Soviet Union's reaction to opposition in Eastern 10
Europe was to use military force.’ How far do you agree with this
statement? Explain your answer.
Level 5: Explains both sides and supports a valid judgement on ‘how
far’. 10 marks
One explanation or more on each side.
+ The Soviet reaction always threatened the use of military force, even
when it was not used. It was used in Hungary and Czechoslovakia. Even
the negotiations with Dubcek were held in the knowledge that the Soviets
would intervene with troops if necessary, The same happened in Poland.
The Polish government only introduced martial law because the Soviets
were threatening to invade. So even when it appears that military force
was not applied, in reality the threat of it was sufficient.
Level 4: Explains both sides. 7-9 marks
For candidates to be awarded this level they must have one explanation on
each side.
Seven marks for one explanation on each side; one additional mark for each
additional explanation on either side.
Level 3: Explains one side. 4-6 marks
‘One Level 3 mark for each explanation.
+ Over this period the Soviet Union always reacted with military force. In
Hungary when there was a rebellion in 1956, Russian tanks moved into
Budapest and also captured important places like airfields. There was,
much fighting and thousands of Hungarians were killed by the Soviets.
The same happened in Czechoslovakia when Dubcek was introducing
lots of reforms in 1968; Warsaw Pact tanks and troops were sent in. In
1968 the Soviets even introduced the Brezhnev Doctrine which said that
they would use military force if Communist countries stepped out of line.
OR
+ The Soviet Union did not always respond with military force, at least not
at first. In Hungary, the Soviets actually pulled their troops out when Nagy
asked for this. When Dubcek started to introduce reforms in
Czechoslovakia that the Soviet Union did not like, it tried to negotiate with
him. It was only when he insisted on keeping his reforms that the Soviets
decided on military action. In Poland in 1981, it was the Polish
government that crushed Solidarity, not the Soviets.
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8(c) _| Level 2: Identifies or describes valid points; addresses the question but
does not explain. 2-3 marks
One Level 2 mark for each identification/description.
Tanks sent into Hungary in 1956.
Warsaw Pact troops sent into Czechoslovakia in 1968.
The Brezhnev Dootrine.
In 1981 the Polish government crushed Solidarity because the Soviets
threatened to intervene militarily.
+ The Soviets negotiated with Dubcek.
+ The Soviets did not send troops into Poland in 1981
Level 4: Writes about the topic but does not address the question.
4 mark
+ There was a lot of opposition to Soviet rule in this period across several
countries. This was a very difficult problem for the Soviets. They acted
as they thought best.
Accept all valid responses.
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SECTION B: DEPTH STUDIES
i
Depth Study A: The First World War, 1914-18
i
9(a) | What was the purpose of the race to the sea? 4
One mark for each relevant point.
Responses may include the following:
To outflank the northern part of the German army.
To attack the rear of the German army
To get to the North Sea coast first
Both sides were trying to outflank the other.
The Germans wanted to get to the coast first to cut off supplies or
reinforcements for the British army.
The Germans wanted to seize ports.
+ The Allies wanted to get there first and protect the ports.
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9(b) _ | Why was the Battie of the Somme important? 6
Level 4: Explains two reasons. 6 marks
Level 3: Explains one reason. 4-5 marks
Four marks for one explanation, five marks for explanation supported by
specific contextual knowledge.
* The Battle of the Somme was important because it went on for months,
and after all that time and over a million casualties hardly any land had
been gained by either side. This made it clear to everybody that the war
was not going to be ending soon and that it would be a terrible war of
attrition
Level 2: Identifies or describes valid reason(s); addresses the question
but does not explain. 2-3 marks
One Level 2 mark for each identification/description.
It became symbolic of the senseless slaughter of the war.
There was a huge loss of life.
It put an end to the ‘Pals Battalions’.
It made clear that the war was going to be a long one.
British commanders did learn some useful lessons that were used later in
the war.
Level 1: Writes about the topic but does not address the question.
4 mark
+ The Battle of the Somme took place in 1916. It was an enormous battle
and Haig, the British commander, was called the ‘Butcher of the
‘Somme’
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9(c) | ‘The first Battle of the Marne was the most important reason why the 10
Schlieffen Plan failed,’ How far do you agree with this statement?
Explain your answer.
Level 5: Explains both sides and supports a valid judgement on ‘how
far’. 10 marks
‘One explanation or more on each side,
‘+ The Battle of the Marne was a big upset for the Germans and sent them.
into retreat. After the battle, any chance of the Schlieffen Plan working
had gone. However, by that time the plan was failing. The timetable the
plan set was impossible for the German army to keep to. The army had
fought its way through Belgium and the German troops were exhausted.
All the time, the German army was losing time and the early mobilisation
by the Russians made it even worse. So, by the time of the Battle of the
Marne, the chance for the plan to succeed had already disappeared.
Level 4: Explains both sides. 7-9 marks
For candidates to be awarded this level they must have one explanation on
each side.
‘Seven marks for one explanation on each side; one additional mark for each
additional explanation on either side.
+ The Schlieffen Plan was a German plan to avoid fighting on two fronts at
the same time. The plan was to crush the French quickly by going
through Belgium. This would allow Germany to then send forces to fight
Russia. However, the plan failed because the Russians mobilised in less
than half the time that the Germans had expected. This quick mobilisation
meant the Germans had to send some of the troops on the Westem front
to the East to fight the Russians. This weakened the Germany army in
the West and made a quick victory less likely.
OR
+ The Schlieffen Plan depended on a quick victory in the west against
France. This depended on taking Paris quickly. The German army got
close to Paris but the French organised a defensive stand at the River
Marne. They managed to send the German army into retreat. The Allies
and the Germans then spent months in the Race to the Sea. This meant
that hopes for a quick German victory had gone. Soon the two sides
‘would be building trenches for a long war.
Level 3: Explains one side. 4-6 marks
One Level 3 mark for each explanation,
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9(c) | Level 2: Identifies or describes valid points; addresses the question but
does not explain. 2-3 marks
One Level 2 mark for each identification/description.
The size of the German army attacking France was reduced
The Russians mobilised more quickly than expected.
The Battle of the Marne led to a German retreat.
The German army was slowed down by fierce resistance in Belgium
The Germans made the mistake of going east of Paris instead of west.
The plan was impossible; the German army could never have advanced
so quickly.
Level 4: Writes about the topic but does not address the question.
4 mark
+ The Schlieffen Plan was devised in 1905 by von Schlieffen who was in
charge of the German army. He thought that if his plan was followed,
Germany could win a major European war.
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10(a) | Describe the part played by South African troops in the East African 4
campaign.
One mark for each relevant point.
Responses may include the following:
* The South African forces led the fight against the German forces.
+ The South Africans were led by Smuts and van Deventer.
+ Smuts altacked from Kenya and captured the railway line from Dar es
Salaam to Morogoro.
‘+ They won important battles at Salaita Hill and Nyangao.
+ They fought a series of battles from 1916-18 which badly weakened the
German forces,
* By 1918, they had almost taken over German East Africa
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10(b) | Why was the Allied victory in South West Africa achieved quickly? 6
Level 4: Explains two reasons. 6 marks
Level 3: Explains one reason. 4-5 marks
Four marks for one explanation, five marks for explanation supported by
specific contextual knowledge.
+ The victory was achieved so quickly because of the tactics of the South
African army. Botha, the South African Prime Minister, organised the
attack from different directions. Troops were then landed from the sea at
‘Swakopmund, The Africans used fast-moving mounted units that could
make quick, powerful thrusts that outflanked the enemy and divided it into
small groups.
Level 2: Identifies or describes valid reason(s); addresses the question
but does not explain. 2-3 marks
One Level 2 mark for each identification/description.
+The Germans were massively outnumbered from the beginning.
The South African force had 60 000 volunteers.
The tactics of the South Africans were very effective
The victory at the Battle of Gibeon in 1915 was decisive
Botha wanted a quick victory before Britain sent other troops there.
Level 1: Writes about the topic but does not address the question.
4 mark
+The fighting in South West Africa led to the conquest of German South
West Africa. Most of the troops used there were from South Africa.
Accept all valid responses.
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10(c) | How important was the Japanese contribution to the Allied war effort? 10
Explain your answer.
Level 5: Explains both sides and supports a valid judgement on ‘how
far’. 10 marks
One explanation or more on each side.
‘+ Despite having ambitions to increase Japan's international standing and
make gains in the South Pacific and China, Japan still made very
important contributions to the Allied war effort, for example the escorting
of Allied transport ships and taking control of the South Pacific and
German bases in China, Having selfish motives did not stop Japan from
contributing to the war effort
Level 4: Explains both sides. 7-9 marks
For candidates to be awarded this level they must have one explanation on
each side,
Seven marks for one explanation on each side; one additional mark for each
additional explanation on either side.
Level 3: Explains one side. 4-6 marks
One Level 3 mark for each explanation,
+ The Japanese contribution was an important one, especially in the
Mediterranean. A Japanese fleet was based at Malta. From there it
protected Allied ships against German submarines. It did very important
work in protecting the main sea routes that were vital for the movement of
Allied troops and supplies, Altogether, the Japanese navy escorted more
than 700 Allied transport ships carrying over 500 000 sailors and soldiers.
OR
+ | think the Japanese contribution to the Allied war effort was limited
because Japan was most interested in making gains for itself and
strengthening its position in China and against the USA. It was worried
about possible US advances on the Philippines, and its South Pacific
Islands campaign was to give it control of the area so it was in a strong
position in case of any future US moves. It also used the war as an
opportunity to make gains in China. In 1916, Japan agreed to give the
Allies more help if they supported Japan's claims to German territories it
had won. By the end of the war, Japan's international prestige and power
had increased, which had been its main aim in the war rather than
helping the Allied war effort.
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10(c) | Level 2: Identifies or describes valid points; addresses the question but
does not explain. 2-3 marks
One Level 2 mark for each identification/description.
It seized German possessions in the Pacific and East Asia.
It destroyed the German navy in Chinese waters,
It helped suppress a mutiny by Indian troops against Britain
It captured the German base at Qingdao in northern China.
twas important in winning control of the sea lanes in the Pacific and
Indian Ocean.
+ The Japanese navy helped secure the sea route between the Suez Canal
and Marseilles.
* The navy escorted and protected Allied ships and sailors in the
Mediterranean.
Level 4: Writes about the topic but does not address the question.
4 mark
+ The Japanese involvement in the First World War was because the
British government asked it to be involved, There was a lot of debate in
Japan about how far it should be involved.
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Depth Study B: Germany, 1918-45
11(a) | Describe Stresemann’s economic policies. 4
One mark for each relevant point.
Responses may include the following:
+ Stabilised the German currency.
+ Introduced the Rentenmark.
+ Reduced government spending.
+ Reparation payments were spread over a longer period.
+ Achieved US loans to help businesses and industry.
* Used US loans for public works such as apartment blocks and sports
stadia.
+ He helped ordinary Germans by setting up job centres and introducing
unemployment pay.
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44(b) | Why
the Communist uprisings of 1919 fail? 6
Level 4: Explains two reasons. 6 marks
Level 3: Explains one reason. 4-5 marks
Four marks for one explanation, five marks for explanation supported by
specific contextual knowledge.
+ They failed because of the ruthless actions that Ebert took against them.
He asked the army and the Freikorps for help. The Freikorps were the
natural enemies of the communists and were prepared to use extreme
violent methods. They killed over a hundred of them. They were battle-
hardened and still had their weapons. The Spartacists stood no chance.
Level 2: Identifies or describes valid reason(s); addresses the question
but does not explain. 2-3 marks
One Level 2 mark for each identification/description.
The actions of the Freikorps.
Ebert reacted harshly.
Many Germans feared Germany going communist,
Germans did not want a civil war as had happened in Russia
The Spartacists were divided over their tactics.
The Freikorps were ex-army and hated communists
Level 1: Writes about the topic but does not address the question.
4 mark
+ The leader of the Spartacists was Rosa Luxemburg. She wanted to bring
down the Weimar Republic and have a socialist country
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11(c)_ | Weimar's cultural achievements were more important than its 10
achievements in foreign policy.’ How far do you agree with this
statement? Explain your answer.
Level 5: Explains both sides and supports a valid judgement on ‘how
far’. 10 marks
‘One explanation or more on each side,
‘+ Although the cultural achievements were important, the achievements in
foreign policy mattered a lot more. The acceptance of Germany back into
the international community and the Dawes Plan led to an economic
revival which affected everyone in Germany. In contrast, the cultural
achievements, whilst extensive, were concentrated in areas such as
Berlin and therefore were not experienced by the whole of Germany.
Level 4: Explains both sides. 7-9 marks
For candidates to be awarded this level they must have one explanation on
each side.
Seven marks for one explanation on each side; one additional mark for each
additional explanation on either side.
Level 3: Explains one side. 4-6 marks
One Level 3 mark for each explanation,
+ The achievements in foreign policy were much more important.
Germany's biggest problem after the war was its isolation internationally
This was addressed by Stresemann in 1925 when he signed the Locarno
Treaties. He promised not to change Germany's western borders. This
meant that Germany was accepting the terms of the Treaty of Versailles
and as a result was accepted into the League of Nations. Germany had
been accepted as a responsible member of the international community.
OR
* The cultural achievements were very important because they backed up
the idea that the Weimar Republic was a modern, free and democratic
country. Censorship was lifted and this enabled artists, writers and film
directors to express themselves freely and develop new ideas and forms
of art. It also allowed the public more freedom in their personal lives by
going to night clubs and cabaret. Women were also given more freedom.
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One Level 2 mark for each identification/description.
Locamo Treaties.
Joins the League of Nations.
The Young Plan.
Censorship lifted.
More freedom for artists.
New forms of architecture developed.
Expressionism developed
+ More freedom for women
Level 1: Writes about the topic but does not address the que:
4 mark
+ Weimar had lots of achievements. A lot was achieved by Stresemann in
foreign policy but the cultural changes like night clubs and more art were
also important.
Accept all valid responses.
Level 0: No creditable response. 0 marks
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12(a) | Describe how the Nazis used the Gestapo. 4
One mark for each relevant point.
Responses may include the following:
They sent suspects to concentration camps.
They arrested people just on suspicion.
They arrested political opponents.
They were involved in the Holocaust.
They arrested Trade Union leaders.
They dealt with student opposition
* Closed down anti-Nazi newspapers.
They sought out enemies of Nazism such as socialists.
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12(b) _| Why did the Nazis take control of the mass media? 6
Level 4: Explains two reasons. 6 marks
Level 3: Explains one reason. 4-5 marks
Four marks for one explanation, five marks for explanation supported by
specific contextual knowledge.
‘+ They controlled the mass media like the radio because it was a way of
getting their ideas, beliefs and messages through to everyone. Nearly
everyone in Germany had a radio and they were also set up in work
places and even streets and bars. By controlling them, the Nazis could
pump out Hitler's speeches and ideas about Jews. People would hear
this propaganda so often that many people would end up accepting it as
the truth.
Level 2: Identifies or describes valid reason(s); addresses the question
but does not explain, 2-3 marks
One Level 2 mark for each identification/description.
To get their ideas and ideology across.
To stop their opponents spreading their ideas.
To turn people against their opponents.
To brainwash people.
To show the Germans about the great achievements of Nazi Germany.
To tell people how great a man Hitler was.
Level 4: Writes about the topic but does not address the question.
4 mark
* The Nazis used many types of mass media like the radio, the cinema and
art.
Accept all valid responses.
Level 0: No creditable response. 0 marks
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12(c)__| ‘The main aim of Nazi economic policies was to reduce unemployment.’ 10
How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer.
Level 5: Explains both sides and supports a valid judgement on ‘how
far’. 10 marks
One explanation or more on each side.
+ Although it was important for Hitler to reduce unemployment and it helped
him to become very popular, Hitler's main aim from the start was to
strengthen Germany's economy in order to be able to achieve his foreign
policy aims. Rearmament and Autarky were central to this, and the
dramatic deciine in the unemployment rate that these achieved was a
beneficial side effect of achieving his main aim of preparing Germany for
war.
Level 4: Explains both sides. 7-9 marks
For candidates to be awarded this level they must have one explanation on
each side.
‘Seven marks for one explanation on each side; one additional mark for each
additional explanation on either side.
Level 3: Explains one side. 4~6 marks
‘+ Inthe elections in the early 1930s Hitler had promised to reduce
unemployment. After he came to power, lots of measures were passed to
achieve this. A huge work creation programme was established
Unemployed men were sent on public works projects to build motorways
and railways. There were also house-building programmes and ones for
building great public buildings. As a result, unemployment went down.
This was an important aim of Hitler's because it made him more popular
and more secure.
oR
* Hitler's main aim was to get Germany ready and strong enough for war.
This meant rearmament, and in 1936 he introduced a Four-Year Plan to
do this. Hitler had some very definite foreign policy aims, like
Lebensraum, that involved war, so he needed economic policies that
made Germany economically strong and therefore militarily strong. Hitler
wanted to make Germany self-sufficient so that it did not depend on other
countries, especially if there was going to be war. Enormous rearmament
programmes created thousands of new jobs and the main aim was not to
bring down unemployment but to make Germany powerful in military
terms. Finally, during the war every part of Germany's economy was
turned to supporting the war effort
‘One Level 3 mark for each explanation.
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does not explain. 2-3 marks
One Level 2 mark for each identification/description.
Introduction of conscription
Public works schemes such as motorways and public buildings.
The National Labour Service.
Less unemployment made Hitler more popular.
Rearmament.
+ Autarky.
+ Four-Year Plan.
+ Hitler's foreign policy plans.
Level 1: Writes about the topic but does not address the question.
4 mark
+ The Nazi economic policies were very different from those of the Weimar
Republic and included spending a lot of money. By 1939, they were
achieving what Hitler wanted
Accept all valid responses.
Level 0: No creditable response. 0 marks
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Depth Study C: Russia, 190541
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13(a)_| Describe the main features of Tsarist rule at the beginning of the 4
twentieth century.
One mark for each relevant point.
Responses may include the following:
Divine right to rule.
An autocracy.
Censorship.
Political parties banned.
Use of the Okhrana (secret police).
Thousands of opponents in prison.
Against reform,
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13(b)_| Why did the Tsarist government introduce reforms in the period 1905 to 6
19117
Level 4: Explains two reasons. 6 marks
Level 3: Explains one reason. 4-5 marks
Four marks for one explanation, five marks for explanation supported by
specific contextual knowledge.
‘* Reforms were introduced to modernise agriculture so that the peasants
could produce more food. The methods used by the peasants were very
ald fashioned and they only produced enough for themselves, There was
little to send to the growing cities for the industrial workers. The reforms
allowed peasants to buy more land. The hope was that they would form a
new class of prosperous peasants, farming for themselves and producing
a surplus of food to sell to the cities.
Level 2: Identifies or describes valid reason(s); addresses the question
but does not explain. 2-3 marks
One Level 2 mark for each identification/description.
The 1905 revolution.
The October Manifesto.
To produce more food (modemise agriculture).
To win the support of the peasants,
To pacify industrial workers by passing reforms on working conditions,
To reduce opposition to the Tsar.
Level 4: Writes about the topic but does not address the question.
4 mark
* Quite a lot of reforms were passed in this period such as the agricultural
reforms. However, there was also a lot of repression.
Accept all valid responses.
Level 0: No creditable response. 0 marks
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13(c)__| ‘The most important reason why Tsar Nicholas abdicated in 1917 was 10
Russia’s involvement in the First World War.’ How far do you agree with
this statement? Explain your answer.
Level 5: Explains both sides and supports a valid judgement on ‘how
far’. 10 marks
‘One explanation or more on each side,
+ There were other factors like the actions of the Tsarina and Rasputin and
the political unrest of the middle classes and the unrest of the workers
that had been building up for years, but all these factors, in one way or
another, were caused or made worse by the war. There had been unrest
in Russia for years but the Tsar had survived. What was different this
time was the war. It meant people were short of food and fuel and there
were strikes and demonstrations everywhere. Soldiers even began to
mutiny and refused to fire on demonstrators. All of this was so bad
because of the war, and this is why it was the most important reason
Level 4: Explains both sides. 7-9 marks
For candidates to be awarded this level they must have one explanation on
each side.
Seven marks for one explanation on each side; one additional mark for each
additional explanation on either side.
Level 3: Explains one side. 4-6 marks
One Level 3 mark for each explanation,
+ The war was very important as a cause of the Tsar's abdication, The war
was going very badly for Russia and in 1915 the Tsar made the mistake
of taking personal charge of the army. This meant that he would now be
blamed if the war continued to go badly. In fact, it got worse, with more
defeats and the soldiers were very unhappy. It also caused problems
back in Russia where prices went up and there were shortages of food
and fuel. People were starving and cold. In 1917, there were strikes all
over Russia because of the effects of the war. By March, the Tsar had no
choice but to abdicate.
OR
‘+ Itwas the actions of the Tsarina that actually led to a situation where the
Tsar had to abdicate. When the Tsar was leading the army, she was left
in charge of governing the country. She was already unpopular because
she was German and she opposed alll reforms. The way she governed
the country made all this worse. She used the hated Rasputin as her
adviser and sacked lots of ministers. There were even rumours that they
were having an affair and plotting a separate peace with Germany. Under
her rule, the state of the country got worse and she did nothing about it
Because of her, the reputation of the royal family was at an all-time low
by 1917 and people began to question their right to rule.
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13(c) _| Level 2: Identifies or describes valid points; addresses the question but
does not explain. 2-3 marks
One Level 2 mark for each identification/description.
The Tsar refused to introduce political reforms.
The war went very badly.
The Tsar took personal control of the war.
The actions of the Tsarina.
The influence of Rasputin.
Discontent and unrest building up over years,
The actions of the Petrograd Soviet.
+ The mutiny of the soldiers.
Level 1: Writes about the topic but does not address the que:
4 mark
+ The Tsar had survived a long time but by 1917 things were so bad that
he had to abdicate. Everyone had had enough of the Tsar.
Accept all valid responses.
Level 0: No creditable response. 0 marks
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14(a) | Who were the Young Pioneers? 4
One mark for each relevant point.
Responses may include the following:
They were children aged 9-14,
They were set up in 1922,
They replaced scout movements.
Membership was compulsory.
They were indoctrinated into communist ideas.
They wore a uniform.
They went on camps which were for sport or interests such as geology.
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14(b)_| Why did Trotsky fail to become leader of the Soviet Union after Lenin's 6
death?
Level 4: Explains two reasons. 6 marks
Level 3: Explains one reason. 4-5 marks
Four marks for one explanation, five marks for explanation supported by
specific contextual knowledge.
‘+ Trotsky failed because he had a very determined and cunning rival in
Stalin. Stalin worked hard to be in a position to take over from Lenin. He
spent years building himself a strong position in the Party. He took on
boring jobs like the General Secretary and filled other positions with his
‘own supporters. So, when Lenin died, Stalin had a power base in the
Party to support him. Trotsky did not bother to do any of this.
Level 2: Identifies or describes valid reason(s); addresses the question
but does not explain, 2-3 marks
One Level 2 mark for each identification/description.
He was arrogant and often upset Party members.
He did not bother to build up support for himself.
He underestimated Stalin
Stalin presented himself as Lenin's natural successor.
Stalin attended Lenin's funeral, Trotsky did not.
Trotsky's idea of a permanent revolution lost him support.
Fears that Trotsky might become a dictator.
Stalin built up support in the Party.
Level 1: Writes about the topic but does not address the question.
4 mark
* Trotsky did not become leader of the Soviet Union because people did
not think he would be any good. He did some foolish things and this lost
him a lot of support when his rivals were being very clever.
Accept all valid responses.
Level 0: No creditable response. 0 marks
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14(c) _| ‘Stalin stayed in power because of the use of the Purges.’ How far do 10
you agree with this statement? Explain your answer.
Level 5: Explains both sides and supports a valid judgement on ‘how
far’. 10 marks
One explanation or more on each side.
‘+ The Purges certainly frightened people into obeying Stalin and doing as
they were told. People were petrified that they might be taken off to a
labour camp at any moment. However, ruling by fear cannot last forever
and there were signs that the Purges were coming to an end. Stalin could
not, for example, afford to kill off all the generals in the army. A much
stronger way of staying in power was to get people to love him. This is
how the propaganda worked. The cult of personality made people
worship Stalin. Mothers even told their children that he was the wisest
man of the age. The main way that Stalin stayed in power was through
this use of propaganda
Level 4: Explains both sides. 7-9 marks
For candidates to be awarded this level they must have one explanation on
each side.
Seven marks for one explanation on each side; one additional mark for each
additional explanation on either side.
Level 3: Explains one side. 4-6 marks
One Level 3 mark for each explanation,
* Stalin's Purges were certainly very important in keeping him in power.
Anyone that he suspected of being disloyal or a possible rival in the future
he would act against. However, about 18 million were sent to labour
camps, many of whom were completely innocent. So his Purges were
acts of terror to terrify people into obeying him and not acting against him.
They could see what would happen if they did. They were arrested and
sent to labour camps or executed. They knew that their lives and careers
depended on doing and saying exactly what Stalin wanted. This is why
the Purges kept him in power.
OR
+ The main way that Stalin stayed in power was through using propaganda
He developed a cult of personality around himself. Images of Stalin were
everywhere — photographs, statues, posters and pictures. All were
designed to make him appear to be a hero and responsible for all of the
Soviet Union's greatest achievements, History books were rewritten to
make him the hero and places were named after him. Processions were
held to praise him. He almost became godlike. All of this brainwashed
people into worshipping him and this helped keep him in power.
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14(c) | Level 2: Identifies or describes valid points; addresses the question but
does not explain. 2-3 marks
One Level 2 mark for each identification/description.
Thousands of Party members were arrested and imprisoned or executed
Show trials were used to denounce Stalin's enemies.
The Red Army was purged to keep it under control.
Those who disagreed with Stalin were purged.
The secret police were purged to make sure it was not a threat to Stalin.
Images of Stalin were everywhere.
Statues of Stalin.
Places were named after him
+ Cult of personality
* He was made into a godlike figure.
Level 1: Writes about the topic but does not address the question.
4 mark
+ The Purges were very unpleasant. Anyone could be picked on and sent
to labour camps. It was a very cruel policy to carry out.
Accept all valid responses.
Level 0: No creditable response. 0 marks
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Depth Study D: The United States, 1919-41
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15(a) _| What was Prohibition? 4
One mark for each relevant point.
Responses may include the following:
The making of alcohol was banned.
The sale of alcohol was banned.
The transporting of alcohol was banned.
It lasted from 1920 to 1933.
It ed to illegal selling of alcohol.
It led to crime and gangsterism.
It led to corruption among the police and officials.
Itled to speakeasies.
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15(b) _| Why did the lives of many women change in the 19208? 6
Level 4: Explains two reasons. 6 marks
Level 3: Explains one reason. 4-5 marks
Four marks for one explanation, five marks for explanation supported by
specific contextual knowledge.
‘+ The lives of some women changed because of employment opportunities.
Before the First World War few women worked outside of the home.
These new opportunities were created by new offices, department stores
and factories using assembly lines. During the 1920s more than 2 million
women joined the workforce.
Level 2: Identifies or describes valid reason(s); addresses the question
but does not explain. 2-3 marks
One Level 2 mark for each identification/description.
The motor car.
Labour saving devices like washing machines.
Wider availabilty of electricity.
Fashion trends changed
New social freedoms.
More leisure time.
Changes during the First World War had an impact in the '20s
In 1920 women got the vote.
The invention of the flapper.
Level 1: Writes about the topic but does not address the question.
4 mark
‘+ The lives of women changed a lot in the 1920s. They were able to live a
different life from the one their mothers had lived. However, not all
women’s lives changed,
Accept all valid responses.
Level 0: No creditable response. 0 marks
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15(c) _| ‘The group that suffered the most from discrimination during the 1920s 10
was immigrants.’ How far do you agree with this statement? Explain
your answer.
Level 5: Explains both sides and supports a valid judgement on ‘how
far’. 10 marks
One explanation or more on each side.
‘+ Many groups in America suffered discrimination, although this,
discrimination differed in nature. Whilst government legislation could be
said to discriminate against native Americans and immigrants, state laws
such as the Jim Crow laws affected black Americans. Other
discrimination could be considered social in nature, such as attacks on
black Americans by the Ku Klux Klan. Immigrants from Eastern Europe
struggled to deal with the pervading attitudes of the WASPS. Therefore,
immigrants did not suffer the ‘most’, as all of these groups suffered
discrimination but in different forms.
Level 4: Explains both sides. 7-9 marks
For candidates to be awarded this level they must have one explanation on
each side.
Seven marks for one explanation on each side; one additional mark for each
additional explanation on either side.
Level 3: Explains one side. 4-6 marks
One Level 3 mark for each explanation,
‘+ Immigrants did suffer badly from discrimination. This was partly because
immigration figures went up a lot. It was also because of fear of
communism and other radical views. Because of the Russian Revolution,
many Americans feared that immigrants from Eastern Europe and Russia
would bring extreme ideas with them and cause trouble, There were a lot
of strikes in 1919 and Americans thought that immigrants were behind
them. The US also reduced the number from Asia that could come into
the country. Many immigrants were discriminated against when they
looked for housing and ended up in slums, Many could only get low-
skilled and badly paid jobs because of discrimination. There was a lot of
racial prejudice against immigrants because they were seen as a threat to
American society and its values.
OR
+ The group that suffered the most was the black Americans. Many went
north into the big cities looking for work. They were discriminated against,
especially in regard to housing, where they ended up in poor urban areas
such as Harlem. Most did not benefit from the boom. In the South they
suffered from the Ku Klux Klan, which hunted them down and murdered
them.
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15(c) | Level 2: Identifies or describes valid points; addresses the question but
does not explain. 2-3 marks
One Level 2 mark for each identification/description.
Immigrants were seen as a threat to American values.
Most immigrants were accepted as US citizens.
Most immigrants had the vote.
The Sacco and Vanzetti affair.
Black Americans were murdered in the South by the Ku Klux Klan
Most black Americans could not vote.
Black Americans were denied good education and jobs.
Jim Crow laws legalised segregation
Black Americans could not serve on juries.
Black Americans in the South had the worst jobs like sharecropping
Many car factories operated an all-white policy.
Level 1: Writes about the topic but does not address the question.
4 mark
* I think there was a lot of discrimination in the USA in the 1920s and many
groups suffered like immigrants and black Americans.
Accept all valid responses.
Level 0: No creditable response. 0 marks
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16(a)
What were the Bonus Marchers?
One mark for each relevant point.
Responses may include the following:
They were ex-servicemen
Congress refused to pay the pensions early.
They camped peacefully outside the White House.
Hoover had the army clear them away.
The army attacked them and burned their camps.
They wanted their bonuses (pensions) to be paid early.
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16(b) _| Why did Hoover do little to help people during the Depression? 6
Level 4: Explains two reasons. 6 marks
Level 3: Explains one reason. 4-5 marks
Four marks for one explanation, five marks for explanation supported by
specific contextual knowledge.
‘+ Hoover did not do much because he was a Republican and did not
believe it was the federal government's job to provide support for the
unemployed. He believed that people ought to support and look after
themselves and their family. They should not rely on the government. If
they did this, they would never learn how to be strong and independent.
Level 2: Identifies or describes valid reason(s); addresses the question
but does not explain. 2-3 marks
One Level 2 mark for each identification/description.
‘+ He believed in ‘rugged individualism’.
+ He thought that prosperity would quickly return
+ He did not think it was the job of the federal government to help the
unemployed.
+ He was a Republican
* He believed that business should be left alone and that it would sort out
its problems.
Level 1: Writes about the topic but does not address the question.
4 mark
* Hoover only took small measures to help.
Accept all valid responses.
Level 0: No creditable response. 0 marks
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