Deyi Elective History Prelims 2024

1 [Turn over DEYI SECONDARY SCHOOL HUMANITIES 2261/02 Paper 2 History E 2 Aug 2024 1020 – 1210h 1 hour 50 minutes _______________________________________________________________________________ READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST An answer booklet will be provided with this question paper. You should follow the instructions on the front cover of the answer booklet. If you need additional answer paper ask the invigilator for a continuation booklet. Section A: Answer all parts of Question 1. Section B: Answer two questions. INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question. Preliminary Examination 2024 Secondary 4 Express Name: Class: Index No.: This question paper consists of 6 printed pages O Additional Material: Answer Booklet Total: 50 marks

2 [Turn over Section A: Source-Based Case Study Question 1 is for all candidates. Study the Background Information and the sources carefully, and then answer all the questions. You may use any of the sources to help you answer the questions, in addition to those sources you are told to use. In answering the questions you should use you r knowledge of the topic to help you interpret and evaluate the sources. 1 (a) Study Source A. Are you surprised by what the source says? Explain your answer. [6] (b) Study Source B. Why was this cartoon published in June 1950? Explain your answer. [5] (c) Study Sources C and D. Does Source D prove Source C wrong? Explain your answer. [6] (d) Study Source E. What does this source show you about the reason for US intervention in Korea? [5] (e) Study all the sources. ‘The U.S. intervention in Korea was a strategic error.’ How far do these sources support this view? Use the sources and your knowledge to explain your answer. [8]

3 [Turn over Was U.S. intervention in Korea a strategic error? BACKGROUND INFORMATION Read this carefully. It may help you to answer some of the questions. After World War II, Korea was divided politically into two zones along the 38th parallel. In 1948, following the withdrawal of foreign troops, the North remained under Communist control led by Kim Il Sung, while the South adopted an anti-communist stance under Syngman Rhee. South Korea received support from the United States and the United Nations, while North Korea was backed by China and the Soviet Union. Both leaders were hostile towards each other and sought to unify the country through military force. South Korea initially launched border attacks near the Taedong River but were repelled by North Korean forces. Then, on June 25, 1950, North Korea launched a full -scale invasion of South Korea by crossing the 38th parallel. The UN Security Council passed a resoluti