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This paper consists of 1 printed pages.Page 1 of 1 PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION 2016Subject:Combined Humanities/History ElectivePaper:2204/03Level:Secondary 4 ExpressDate:13 September 2016Duration:1 hour 40 minutesREAD THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRSTWrite your index number and name on all the work you hand in.Write in dark blue or black pen on both sides of the paper.Do not use staples, paper clips, highlighters, glue or correction fluid.Section A: You must answer all parts of Question 1Section B: You must answer one question.At the end of the examination, fasten all your work securely together.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. NAN HUA HIGH SCHOOL

Nan Hua High SchoolPreliminary Examination 2016History 2204/03 Page 2 of 17 Section A (Source-Based Case Study)Question 1 is compulsory for all candidates.You may use any of the sources to help you answer the questions, in addition to those sources you were 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.Why was this poster published? Explain your answer using details of the cartoon and your own knowledge.[5](b)Study Source B.Do you trust what Truman said about the Korean War? Explain your answer.[6](c)Study Source C.How useful is this source as evidence of the need for US involvement in the Korean War? Explain your answer.[6](d)Study Source D and E.How similar are the sources on the reasons for US intervention in the Korean War? Explain your answer.[5] (e)Study all sources. To what extent do the sources show that the USA was involved in the Korean War to support the UN? Explain your answer.[8]

Nan Hua High SchoolPreliminary Examination 2016History 2204/03 Page 3 of 17 What motivated the USA to intervene in the Korean War?Source A: A poster entitled: Chinese People Defending World Peace and Against US Aggression 1951.Caption reads: Resist US and Support Korea to Save Neighbours and Ourselves Source B: President Truman’s memoirs, 1956.Source C: American Senator Tom Connally speaking in 1950. He was strongly anti-Communist. In my generation this was not the first time that the strong had attacked the weak. I remember how each time the democracies failed to act it encouraged the aggressors to keep going. Communism was acting in Korea just as Hitler, Mussolini and the Japanese had acted then, fifteen and twenty years ago. I felt certain that if South Korea was allowed to fall, Communist leaders would be encouraged to invade nations closer to our shores.If the UN is ever going to do anything, this is the time, and if the UN cannot bring the crisis in Korea to an end then we might as well just wash up the United Nations and forget it.

Nan Hua High SchoolPreliminary Examination 2016History 2204/03 Page 4 of 17 Source D: Historian Steven Waugh on American involvement in the Korean War.Source E: Adapted from a US Journal of the National Council for the Social Studies. Source F: Adapted from Truman’s address to Congress on Korea in July 1950, nearly a month into the Korean War. AcknowledgementsSource A: Korean War propaganda posterSource B: Steven Waugh, Essential Modern World HistorySource C: Nigel Kelly, GCSE Modern World HistorySource D: Steven Waugh, Essential Modern World HistorySource E: https://www.archives.gov/education/lessons/korean-conflictSource F: Paul F. Boller, Jr. and Ronald Story, A More Perfect Union: Documents in U.S. History, Vol 2 The Americans were frightened of the spread of Communism and the threat to Japan and the other non-Communist countries in the Far East. They believed in the ‘Domino Theory’ that once one state became Communist, others would soon follow.Of the 16 countries who contributed to the UN forces, the USA provided the most: 50% of land forces, 93% of air forces and 86% of naval forces.The decision to intervene in Korea grew out of the tense atmosphere that characterized Cold War politics. On the eve of the North Korean invasion, a number of events had made Truman anxious. The Soviet Union exploded an atomic bomb in 1949, ending the United States' monopoly on the weapon.In early 1950, President Truman directed the National Security Council (NSC) to conduct an analysis of Soviet and American military capabilities. In its report, known as "NSC 68," the Council recommended heavy increases in military funding to help contain the Soviets.The attack upon Korea was an outright breach of the peace and a violation of theCharter of the United Nations. By their actions in Korea, Communist leaders havedemonstrated their contempt for the basic moral principles on which the United Nations is founded. This is a direct challenge to the efforts of the free nations to build the kind of world in which men can live in freedom and peace.The principal effort to help the Koreans preserve their independence, and to help the United Nations restore peace, has been made by the United States.

Nan Hua High SchoolPreliminary Examination 2016History 2204/03 Page 5 of 17 Section B (Structured-Essay Questions)Answer one question 2 This question is about Stalin(a) Explain why Stalin’s Five-Year plans were important to the USSR.[8](b) ‘The creation of a cult of personality was how Stalin effectively controlled the people.’ How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer.[12]3 This question is about war in Europe & Pacific (a) Explain why USA’s efforts were important in defeating Germany. [8](b) ‘Japan’s defeat was a result of her own weaknesses.’ How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer.[12]End of Paper

Nan Hua High SchoolPreliminary Examination 2016History 2204/03 Page 6 of 17 Mark Scheme(a) Study Source A.Why was this poster published? Explain your answer using details of the cartoon and your own knowledge.[5]LevelDescriptor Marks1Messagee.g It was published to show that the USA was the aggressor in the Korean War. The poster depicts the US soldier as the culprit with a grenade and causing fires and looking evil and untrustworthy. He is stopped by Korean and Chinese soldiers who are depicted as defenders of the country.12Context- because of what was going on at the timeAward the higher mark in the level for more developed answerse.g. It was published to show that the USA was the aggressor in the Korean War. The poster depicts the US soldier as the culprit with a grenade, setting fires and looking evil and untrustworthy. He is stopped by Korean and Chinese soldiers who are depicted as defenders of the country. This poster depicts USA was the aggressor in the Korean War because at that time the USA had led UN forces to intervene in the Korean War to push North Korean forces back beyond the 38th parallel. MacArthur threatened Chinese security as UN forces advanced towards the Yalu river, the border of China2-33Purpose-because of intended outcome, impact on audienceAward the higher mark in the level for more developed answers using contextual knowledge e.g. L2 + This is a propaganda poster by the Chinese entitled: ‘Chinese People Defending World Peace and Against US Aggression 1951’. It was published to convince the Chinese that t