History Memo 1 (English)

November 2021 — Grade 12 / Matric — History

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

1.2The information below indicates how source based questions are assessed: In the marking of source based questions, credit needs to be given to any other valid and relevant viewpoints, arguments, evidence or ex

2.1The essay questions require candidates to: Be able to structure their argument in a logical and coherent manner. They need to select, organise and connect the relevant information so that they are able to present a reasonable sequence of facts or an effective argument to

2.2Marking of essay questions Markers must be aware that the content of the answer will be guided by the textbooks in use at the particular centre. Candidates may have any other relevant introduction and/or conclus

2.3Global assessment of the essay The essay will be assessed holistically (globally\This approach requires the teacher to assess the essay as a whole, rather than asse ssing the main points of the essay separately. This approach encourages the learner to write an original

2.4Assessment procedures of the essay

2.4.1Keep the synopsis in mind when assessing the essay.

2.4.2During the reading of the essay, ticks need to be awarded for a relevant introduction (which is indicated by a bullet in the marking guideline\the main aspects/body of the essay that sustains/defends the line of argument

2.4.3Keep the PEEL structure in mind when assessing an essay. Point: The candidate in troduces the essay by taking a line of argument/making a major point. Each paragraph should include a point that sustains the major point

2.4.4The following symbols MUST be used when assessing an essay Introduction, main aspects and conclusion not p roperly contextualised Wrong statement

2.5The matrix

2.5.1Use of the matrix in the marking o f essays In the marking of essays, the criteria as provided in the matrix should be used. When assessing the essay note both the content and presentation. At the point of

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1.1.1[Extraction of evidence from Source 1A L1] Millions of its citizens had been killed or seriously wounded in the Second World War Many cities, including some of the leading industrial and cultural centres

1.1.2[Interpretation of evidence from Source 1A L2] The Second World War was fought over Europe /Asia and not over USA USA only joined the war at a later stage

1.1.3[Definition of a term from Source 1A L1] A coun try controlled by a stronger country/superpower East European countries whose governments were taken over and controlled by Soviet Union as its colonies

1.1.4[Interpretati on of evidence from Source 1A L2] They did not want to be involved with the USA They did not want to be influenced by apitalism They wanted to protect and maintain c

1.2.2.1 [Extraction of evidence from Source 1B L1] Hunger Poverty Desperation Chaos

1.2.2[Interpretation of evidence from Source 1B L2] By assisting in the e conomic recovery of Western Europe through the reconstruct ion of industries

1.2.3[Extraction of evidence from Source 1B L1] there must be some agreement among the countries of Europe as to the requirements of the situation the part

1.2.4Determining the usefulness of Source 1B L3] The source is useful because: It is an extract from a speech (direct source\ deliv ered

1.3.1[Extraction of evidence from Source 1C L1] British French

1.3.2Extraction of evidence from Source 1C the Russians could not tolerate such aid to the enemy that had so recently devastated the Soviet Union

1.3.3Explanation of concept from Source 1C L2] Economic control of countries (governments\out side the borders of major owers (in this case

1.3[Interpretation of evidence from Source 1C L2] The image of the Soviet Union would have been compromised if the satellite states accepted the Marshall Plan The Marshall Plan would turn

1.4[Comparison of evidence in Sources 1B and 1C to ascertain their differences L3] In Source 1B the US planned to assist in the return of normal economic health in the world whereas in Source 1C Molotov regarded US

1.5.1[Interpretation of evidence from Source 1D L2] The implementati on of the Marshall Plan required the involvement of the President (Truman\the Congress (to authorise the release of funds\ and George Marshall (the Secretary of State

1.5[Interpretation of evidence from Source 1D L2] EUROPE in the foreground suggest that the implementation of the Marsha ll Plan was planned to revive Europe only EUROPE was ruined/devastated by World War II

1.6[Interpretation, evaluation and synthesis from relevant sources L3] Candidates could include the following aspects in their response: The economic destruction of the European economy by orld ar II

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2.1.1[Extraction of evidence from Source 2A L1] In April 1974, junior officers belonging to the Movement of the Armed Forces (MFA\oppled the Salazar Caetano regime

2.1.2[D efinition of concept from Source 2A The process through which the colonised countries began achieving

2.1.3[Extraction of evidence from Source 2A L1] Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA\ National Front for the Liberation o f Angola (FNLA\

2.1.4[Interpretation of evidence from Source 2A L2] All three liberation movements had ideological differences All thre e liberation movements had de ep

2.2.1 [Extraction of evidence from Source 2B L1] The Soviet Union Cuba

2.2.2Explanation of term from Source 2

2.2.3[Extraction of evidence from Source 2B L1] the CIA feared that the Soviet Union was attempting to establish a military base in Angola The Soviets had backed a 1977 coup led by former Interior Minister of

2.2.4[Interpretation of evidence from Source 2B L2] USA knew that the spread of communism in Angola could cause a domino effect throughout Africa

2.3.1[Ex traction of evidence from Source 2C L1] The public remained acutely sensitive to any suggestion of the spread of Communist influence in any part of Africa or the Indian Ocean (1 x 2\

2.3.2[Extraction of evidence from Source 2C L1] ADF military intelligence Bureau of State Security ( BOSS

2.3.3[Interpretation of evidence from Source 2C L2] hese movements were anti

2.3.4[Interpretation of evidence from Source 2C L2] South Africa wanted to limit their involvement in the Angolan Civil War South Africa used the FNLA and UNITA as proxies to fight in the Angolan

2.4[Comparison of evidence in Source 2B and Source 2C to ascertain their similarities L3] Both sources indicate that the USA and South Africa were anti communist

2.6[Interpretation, evaluation and synth esis from relevant sources L3] Candidates could include the following aspects in their response: fter t he Alvor Accord had collapsed

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3.1.1[Extraction of evidence from Source 3A L1] Sit in (1 x 1\

3.1.2[Definition of a term from Source 3A L1] Protest action against policies, laws or decisions by a n entity or company that negatively affects the protestors Act of showing discontent or disapproval by withholding support

3.1[Interpretation of evidence from Source 3A L2] The sit ins at a Woolworths store in Greensboro was just the beginning of

3.2.1[Extraction of evidence from Source 3B L1] Joseph Jackson Jr (1 x 1\

3.2.2[Interpretation of evidence from Source 3B L2] That African Americans should use the library that was designated for coloureds the segregation /discrimination/Jim Crow laws that the CRM

3.2.3[Extraction of evidence from Source 3B L1] (a\ hundreds of whites were marching through city streets under a huge Confederate flag (1 x 1\ (b\

3.2Determining the reliability of Sou rce 3B L3] The source is reliable because

3.3.2[Interpretation of evidence from Source 3C L2] The two groups are not comfortable /uncertainty of using the same pool /integration

3.5[Comparison of evidence in Sources 3 and 3 to ascertain how they support each other L3] Source 3A re

3.6[Interpretation, eval uation and synthesis of evidence from relevant sources L3] Candidates could include the following aspects in their response On 1 February 1960 four African American students sat at the Woolworths

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Topics Identified

Source AnalysisEssay WritingCold WarIndependenceDemocracy

Mark Allocation

Total150 marks

Sections50 + 50 + 50 + 50 + 50 + 50 = 300 marks

Paper information

SubjectHistory

Year2021

SessionNovember

TypeMemo

PaperPaper 1

LanguageEnglish

Pages28

Downloads6

Examination context

Decade2020s

Years ago5y

SeasonSpring (SH)

Start dayFriday

Exam periodNovember 2021

Days since exam1,816

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