Study Sources F and G. How far would these two cartoonists have agreed? Explain your answer using details of the sources and your knowledge.

Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (Oct/Nov 2022). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

1. [8] (Level 6) Different views of Wilson: F is critical of Wilson as unaware of problems, G is sympathetic/critical towards Wilson as aware of problems (but perhaps overwhelmed).
2. [7] (Level 5 big message) In F, Wilson is unaware of the problems facing him; in G, Wilson is aware of the problems.
3. [6] (Level 4 big message) Valid interpretation of big messages of one or both cartoons.
4. [3] (Sub-message) In F, Wilson is depicted as trying to impose 'EVERLASTING PEACE' from a book, while nations like 'JAPAN', 'ENGLAND', 'FRANCE', 'ITALY' are shown with specific, conflicting territorial or strategic claims ('PACIFIC CONTROL', 'BRITISH FLEET', 'FRANCO-AMERICAN ALLIANCE', 'GREATER ITALY'). This suggests Wilson is perhaps naive or out of touch with the realities of national interests.
5. [3] (Sub-message) In G, Wilson is judging the 'EUROPEAN BABY SHOW', where 'babies' (representing nations) are crying for their 'ENEMY CLAIMS', 'ENGLISH CLAIMS', 'FRENCH CLAIMS', 'ITALIAN CLAIMS', 'POLISH CLAIMS', 'RUSSIAN CLAIMS'. Wilson is shown holding 'WILSON'S 14 POINTS' and looks overwhelmed or frustrated by the conflicting demands. This suggests he understands the issues but is struggling to reconcile them.