O-LevelHistoryDepth studies2147/21 · Oct/Nov 2020 · Q57 Marks

Study Source G.

(a)How far does this source prove that Khrushchev's motive in the Missile Crisis was to protect Cuba? Explain your answer using details of the source and your knowledge.[7]

Mark scheme

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

[6-7] Level 4: Evaluation of Khrushchev's purpose in writing this letter to Castro
[4-5] Level 3: Cross-reference to sources or contextual knowledge to either confirm claims of G or to suggest other valid motives
[2-3] Level 2: Answers that explain how the content of G does/does not prove this
[1] Level 1: Writes about the sources but does not address the question of proof OR Answers not supported from the source e.g. assertions that he cannot be believed OR Answers based just on provenance

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Topic: Depth studies, O-Level History (syllabus 2147). Structured question, 7 marks.
Source: O-Level History, Oct/Nov 2020 Paper 2 Variant 1, question 5.

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