TKSS Sec 4 Elective History Prelims 2024

TKSS/2261/02/Prelims/24 [Turn over CANDIDATE NAME CLASS INDEX NUMBER HUMANITIES (HISTORY) Paper 1 The Making of the 20th Century Modern World, 1910s-1991 2261/02 Thurs, 15 August 2024 1 hour 50 minutes Additional Materials: Answer Booklet 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. The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question. The total mark for this paper is 50 marks. _________________________________________________________________________ This document consists of 6 printed pages. TANJONG KATONG SECONDARY SCHOOL Preliminary Examinations 2024 Secondary 4

2 TKSS/2261/02/Prelims/24 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 your knowledge of the topic to help you interpret and evaluate the sources. 1 (a) Study Source A. How useful is this source as evidence that Hitler had won the support of the German people during his rule? Explain your answer. [5] (b) Study Sources B and C. How far does Source B agree with Source C? Explain your answer. [6] (c) Study Source D. What can you infer about the cartoonist’s attitude towards Hitler’s rule? Explain your answer. [5] (d) Study Sources E and F. How far does Source E make you surprised by Source F? Explain your answer. [6] (e) Study all the sources. ‘Hitler was able to win the hearts and minds of the German people under his rule.’ How far do these sources support this view? Use the sources and your knowledge to explain your answer. [8]

3 TKSS/2261/02/Prelims/24 Was Hitler able to win the hearts and minds of the German people? BACKGROUND INFORMATION Read this carefully. It may help you answer some of the questions. Hitler became the Chancellor of Germany in January 1933 amidst a period of instability. The German economy was struggling severely, with a substantial portion of the workforce unemployed. Upon gaining power, Hitler swiftly implemented numerous policies to address Germany's political, economic, and social issues. The