2024 MSHS S4 Prelim Answer Key

1 2024 ELECTIVE HISTORY PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION ANSWER SCHEME Section A (1a) Study Source A. What can you learn from this cartoon? Explain your answer. [5] Level Band Descriptor and Rubrics Marks L1 Source description or misreading of source 1m L2 Sub-message, unsupported (Only shows one-side of the cartoon) Sub-message, supported and explained I can learn that the Soviet Union was unhappy with the Allies in Berlin. 2-3m L3 MESSAGE (Shows both sides of the cartoon: Soviet being aggressive and unreasonable, Allies being accommodating) 4-5m Award 4 marks for weakly explained responses Award 5 marks for strong explanations I can learn from this cartoon that the Soviets were being unreasonable and aggressive over their claim over Berlin. This can be seen in the source which shows the bear's statement, "how dare you sit on my chair," signifies the Soviet Union's aggressive sta nce and claim over Berlin. This portrays the Soviet actions as unreasonable and domineering contradicting what was agreed in Potsdam that the Allies together with the Soviets shared control of Berlin as seen in the Allies response in the cartoon ‘But there ’s room for four’. This shows the Allies as reasonable and cooperative, willing to accommodate the Soviet Union’s control of Berlin. (1b) Study Source B. Why was this article published? Explain your answer. [5] Level Band Descriptor and Rubrics Marks L1 Source description or misreading of source 1m L2 MESSAGE OR IMPACT ONLY 2-3m Award 2 marks for weakly explained responses Award 3 marks for strong explanations It was published to convince Italian readers of the Soviet Union's goal to drive the Western Allies out of Berlin and expand its influence in Germany.

2 OR It was published to encourage Italian readers to urge their government to be supportive of Western efforts in Berlin during the Cold War by standing firm against Soviet expansionist policy in Europe. L3 Message and Impact Award 5 marks for strong explanations 4-5m This article was published to convince Italian readers of the Soviet Union's goal to drive the Western Allies out of Berlin and expand its influence in Germany. This can be seen in Source B which states “the Soviets aims to drive the Western Allies out” and “the Germans faith in the Allies depends on their resolve.” Hence, this shows the urgency of the need to ensure that the Soviets do not succeed in taking over Berlin. By doing so, it wants Italian readers to urge their government who was an ally of the USA, to be supportive of Wes tern efforts in Berlin during the Cold War by standing firm against Soviet expansionist policy in Europe. (1c) Study Sources C and D. How far does Source D prove that Source C is wrong? Explain your answer.[6] Level Band Descriptor and Rubrics Marks L1 Answers based on undeveloped provenance Source D does not prove Source C wrong as they are both