TMJC_2021_H2 History_P1_Marking Guide

1 TMJC [PRELIMS 2021] H2 HISTORY PAPER 1 MARKING GUIDE SECTION A Question 1 – Part A (10 marks) LVL MARKS DESCRIPTOR L0 0 No evidence submitted or answer does not address the question. L1 1 – 3 The answer is likely to be characterised by paraphrasing or quotation and will be largely uncritical. Very simple comparisons may be made and these are not developed (e.g. that one source is a letter and the other is a speech). Answers that are simply based on contextual knowledge, with no source us e, should be credited at this level. At the upper end of the level, there may be some attempt to explain how far the sources corroborate and/or differ (i.e. supported with source details), but any explanation will be confused or impartial. L2 4 – 6 The answer will use both sources. There will be clear explanation on how far the sources corroborate and/or differ (i.e. supported with source details), though insights into why are less likely or are less successful. At the lower end of the level, there may be a tendency to treat the sources separately with most or all the comparison implicit. L3 7 – 8 The answer will make good use of both sources. There will be clear explanation on how far the sources corroborate and/or differ. The answer will demonstrate a sense of critical evaluation of the sources and provide some insights into why they are similar/and or different . Answers which argue that the sources entirely agree or disagree with each other (i.e. one sided) but demonstrate critical insight, may also be found in this level. Answers which are uneven (e.g. extracting information from a source at face value, and showing more critical insight in the analysis of the other source) may also be found at this level. L4 9 - 10 The answer will make full comprehensive use of both sources . There will be clear explanation on how far the sources corroborate and differ . The answer will demonstrate a strong sense of critical evaluation of the sources throughout and provide insights into why they are similar or different .

2 (a) Compare and contrast the evidence provided in Sources A and C regarding Soviet involvement in Cuba. [10] Similarity Soviet involvement in Cuba was on the side of Cuba. Difference Difference – motivation for soviet involvement Insights Possible reason for similarity – Source A: Khrushchev to Kennedy, and thus likely purpose is -> bring in CK. Source C, as published by an American newspaper, thus has the likely purpose of -> bring in CK Possible reason for difference – Source A: Khrushchev to Kennedy, and thus likely purpose is -> bring in CK. Source C, as published by an American newspaper, thus has the likely purpose of -> bring in CK Source A - Khrushchev to Kennedy, and thus likely to have the purpose to paint the US as the one who forced