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O-LevelHistoryDepth studies2147/21 · Oct/Nov 2020 · Q28 Marks

Study Sources C and D.

  1. (a)Does Source D prove that Douglass (Source C) was wrong? Explain your answer using details of the sources and your knowledge.[8]

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Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (Oct/Nov 2020). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

  1. [8] Level 6: Compares the sources and evaluates both of them on the basis of purpose
  2. [7] Level 5: Compares the sources and evaluates one of them on the basis of purpose
  3. [6] Level 4: Evaluates one of the sources with no relevant use of the other
  4. [3-5] Level 3: No, based on agreements (because they agree) (3), Yes, based on disagreement (4), No, gives reason for one disagreement (5)
  5. [2] Level 2: Answers based on undeveloped provenance OR Identifies that D proves/does not prove C is wrong but with no explanation OR Analyses of the source appropriately but fails to state whether or not D proves C is wrong
  6. [1] Level 1: Writes about the sources but does not address the question

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Topic
Depth studies, O-Level History (syllabus 2147). Structured question, 8 marks.
Source
O-Level History, Oct/Nov 2020 Paper 2 Variant 1, question 2.

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