2024 EFSS 4EXP Elective History Prelim_Korean War

1 EFSS/PRELIM2024/HUMANITIES(HIST)/2261_02/4E/NSR Class: Candidate Name: Candidate Index Number: EDGEFIELD SECONDARY SCHOOL 2024 PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION Secondary 4 O Syllabus HUMANITIES (HISTORY) The Making of the 20th Century Modern World, 1910s–1991 No Additional Materials are required. 2261/02 AUGUST 2024 1 hour 50 minutes READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST. Writing paper will be provided with this question paper. Respond to the questions on the writing paper provided. Label each section and question or part question clearly. Begin each section on a fresh sheet of paper. 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. Submit Sections A & B separately. FOR EXAMINER’S USE My target grade/mark:  SECTION A SECTION B TOTAL / 30 / 20 / 50 Parent’s Signature This document consists of 6 printed pages. [Turn over

2 EFSS/PRELIM2024/HUMANITIES(HIST)/2261_02/4E/NSR Source-based Case Study Question 1 is compulsory for all candidates. Study the Background Information and the sources carefully, and then answer all parts of the questions. You may use any of the sources to help you answer the questions, in addition to those sources you are told to you use. In answering the questions you should use your knowledge of the topic to help you intepret and evaluate the sources. 1(a) Study Source A. How useful is this source as evidence of the USA’s motivations for intervening in the Korean War? Explain your answer. [5] (b) Study Source B. Why do you think Mao made this speech? Explain your answer. [5] (c) Study Source C. Are you surprised by the reasons given for Chinese intervention in the Korean War? Explain your answer. [6] (d) Study Sources D and E. How far does Source E prove that Source D was wrong about the communist powers? Explain your answer. [6] (e) Study all the sources. “The Korean War was a regional conflict rather than a Cold War conflict .” How far do these sources support this view? Use the sources and your knowledge to explain your answer. [8]

3 EFSS/PRELIM2024/HUMANITIES(HIST)/2261_02/4E/NSR Was the Korean War a regional conflict rather than a Cold War conflict? BACKGROUND INFORMATION Read this carefully. It may help you to answer some of the questions. The Korean War began when North Korean forces crossed the 38th parallel and invaded South Korea on 25 June 1950. This invasion led to a swift response from the United Nations, with the USA leading a coalition to repel the North Korean forces. Traditionally, the war is seen as part of the broader Cold War struggle between the USA and the Soviet Union. However, regional issues and security concerns also played significant roles. Both China an d the Soviet Union had strategic interes