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O-LevelHistoryDepth studies2147/22 · Oct/Nov 2020 · Q38 Marks

Study Source D.

  1. (a)Why was this print published at this time? Explain your answer using details of the source 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: Explains purpose in the context of the time Must relate to emancipation in 1863
  2. [7] Level 5: Explains the purpose of the print (must have intended impact on audience)
  3. [6] Level 4 Explains the big message i.e. Brown was a hero, who should not have been executed (must have both elements)
  4. [4-5] Level 3: Explains context only – fails to explain message or purpose of print OR Explains a valid sub-message
  5. [2-3] Level 2: Interprets print or describes the context - but not used as a reason for publication OR Misinterpretations
  6. [1] Level 1: Surface descriptions of the print
  7. [0] Level 0: No evidence submitted or response 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 2, question 3.

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