O-LevelHistoryDepth studies2147/22 · Oct/Nov 2020 · Q108 Marks

Study Source E.

(a)Why was this cartoon published in May 1970? 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.

[8] Level 6: Purpose explained in specific context of 1970
[7] Level 5: Purpose explained i.e. must have the intended impact of the cartoon on the audience
[5-6] Level 4: Big Message explained i.e. pointless for US troops to be in Vietnam, troops should be withdrawn etc.
[3-4] Level 3: Context explained (but must at least be consistent with 1970, e.g. because the war was going badly by then) OR Sub-message explained
[2] Level 2: Misinterpretations of the cartoon OR Interprets cartoon/explains context, but not given as a reason
[1] Level 1: Descriptions of the cartoon
[0] Level 0: No evidence submitted or 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 10.

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