Yuhua Sec E-Hist 2025 Prelim Ans

1 HISTORYSECONDARY FOUR EXPRESSPRELIM EXAMINATION 20251(a)Study Source A.Why do you think President Truman made this speech? Explain your answer.[5]Level DescriptorMarksL1Makes an inference that is not focused on the Korean war.Truman wanted to reveal about US military intervention.1L2Valid inference2m unsupported, 3m supportedUS President Truman wanted to emphasise that US military intervention into Korea was endorsed by the United Nations Security Council.This is evident when the source states, “The Security Council called upon all members of the United Nations to render every assistance to the United Nations.”2-3L3PurposeAward 5m for developed answersPresident Truman made this speech to all Americans / International community (Audience) to reveal / emphasise (Purpose word) to them that the North Koreans were the perpetrators of the war and that the UN was leading and the USA was assisting by sending troops in the military intervention. (Message 1) (4m) ORPresident Truman made this speech to justify (Purpose word) to all Americans / International community (Audience) about US’s participation in the Korean war. This is because United Nations Security Council had warned North Korea to cease attacks, but North Korea had ignored the warning.(Message 2) (4m)This is evident when the source states, “The Security Council called upon all members of the United Nations to render every assistance to the United Nations hence I have ordered United States air and sea forces to give the Korean Government troops cover and support. (Evidence 1)OR 4-5

2 UN intervention in the war is not just about reclaiming South Korean territories but also to retaliate against / prevent the spread of communism in the region. (5m) (Message 2)This is evident when the source states, “The attack upon Korea makes it plain beyond all doubt that communism will now use armed invasion and war to spread their ideology.” (Evidence 2)This is so that the Americans would understand the reason for intervention and to support the policy to send troops into the Korean war. (Outcome)

3 1(b)Study Source B.How reliable is this source as evidence about the Korean War? Explain your answer. [5]Level DescriptorMarksL1Reliable / Not Reliable – makes a valid claim / not supported1L3Reliable / Not Reliable based on content / provenance / logicSource B is reliable as evidence about the Korean war.Source B is reliable as it tells us exactly about what happened by the primary actors. It is a first-hand experience explaining the role of N. Koreans in starting the war.This is evident when the source states, “When the North Korean regime simultaneously attacked the defense forces of the Republic of Korea in the early morning of June 25…”ORSource B is not reliable as evidence about the Korean war.Source B is not reliable in claiming that North Korea was responsible for starting the war.This is evident when the source states, “When the North Korean regime simultaneously attacked the defense forces of the Republic of Korea in the early morning of June 25…”This is not reliable because it is obvious that Syngman Rhee who is President of South Korea to push blame to North Korea for starting the war. 2

4 Level DescriptorMarksL4Explains Reliable / Not Reliable based on cross reference with other sources / contextual knowledge / Background InformationAward 5m for well-developed answersSource B is reliable as evidence about the Korean war.Source B is reliable as it is a first-hand experience explaining the role of North Koreans in starting the war and tells us exactly about what happened by the primary actors.This is evident when the source states, “When the North Korean regime simultaneously attacked the defense forces of the Republic of Korea in the early morning of June 25…”This claim is supported by Source A.Source A claims that the North was responsible for the war because they attacked South Korea and even after the UN had ordered a ceasefire, the North continued their aggressive actions.This is evident when Source A states, “South Korea was attacked by invading forces from North Korea. The Security Council of the United Nations called upon the invading troops to cease hostilities and to withdraw to the 38th parallel. This they have not done, but on the contrary have pressed the attack.As Source A supports Source B, Source B is reliable.OR 3-4

5 Source B is not reliable as evidence about the Korean war.Source B is not reliable as it claims that North Korea started the war.This is evident when the source states, “When the North Korean regime simultaneously attacked the defense forces of the Republic of Korea in the early morning of June 25…”This claim is contradicted by contextual knowledge.In July 1949, South Korean warships attacked North Korea’s military installation near Taedong River, sinking most of North Korea’s west coast fleet. This triggered a series of fierce fighting along the 38th parallel. (TB, pg 76)Therefore, as contextual knowledge contradicts Source B, Source B is not reliable.*The claim that North Korea started the war can also be contradicted by Sources C and Source ENot Reliable based on PurposeSource B is not reliable.Source B is not reliable in claiming that North Korea was responsible for starting the war.It is not reliable because of its Purpose.Rhee was trying to convince (Purpose word) USA / President Truman (Audience) to intervene into the Korean war by sending troops (Message). This is because he needed the support of the US military in the face of China’s support for North Korea. He needed to paint a depressing picture to so that the USA would send in troops and resources to assist him in his fight against North Korea. (Outcome). This is evident when the source states, “they were able to create the formidable force which has caused such cruel damage not only to Korea but also to the United States and most members of the United Nations.” (Evidence). 5

6 1(c)Study Sources D and EHow far does Source D prove Source D wrong about who was responsible for the Korean War? Explain your answer. [6]Level DescriptorMarksL1Basic description of sources without focus. 1L2Prove / Do not Prove unsupported Source D proves Source E wrong.Source D proves Source E wrong because Source E claims that the US forces started the war. However, Source D claims that the Chinese were the ones who started the war. ORSource D does not prove Source E wrong.Source D does not prove source E wrong because both agree that North Korea was assisted by China. Similarly, Source C claims that China assisted North Korea in the Korean war. 2

7 Level DescriptorMarksL3Prove / Does not Prove supported by similarities / differences between Sources D and ESource D proves Source E wrong.Source D proves Source E wrong because Source E claims that the US forces started the war. This is evident when Source E states, “The US forces invaded North Korea and despite warnings, they marched towards China, …”However, Source D claims that the Chinese were the ones who started the war. This is evident when Source D states, “The dangers are great: behind the North Koreans are Chinese Communists with millions of Chinese soldiers, tanks, planes, and submarines...”Therefore, as Source D do not agree with Source E about who started the war, Source D proves Source E wrong. ORSource D does not prove Source E wrong.Source D does not prove source E wrong because both sources claim that North Korea was assisted by China. This is evident when Source E states, “… won a great victory in the war to resist U.S. military aggression and aid Korea.”Similarly, Source D claims that China assisted North Korea in the Korean war.This is evident when Source D states, “behind the North Korean are Chinese Communists with millions of Chinese soldiers…”As Source D and E agree that China assisted North Korea, Source D does not prove Source E wrong. 3

8 LevelDescriptorMarksL4L3 + Prove / Do not prove by cross reference with other sources / contextual knowledge / Backgro