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O-LevelHistoryDepth studies2147/21 · Oct/Nov 2023 · Q28 Marks

Study Source C.

  1. What is the cartoonist's message? Explain your answer using details of the source and your knowledge.[8]

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  1. [7-8] Level 5: Explains the point of view of the cartoonist - the cartoonist criticises both France and Germany – must be explained, otherwise L3.
  2. [5-6] Level 4: Explains the big message - both countries are risking war over Morocco.
  3. [3-4] Level 3: Explains sub-message(s) e.g., France and Germany are increasing the size of their navies, both countries claim to be wanting peace, large navies can bring war closer, both countries claim that large navies help keep peace.
  4. [2] Level 2: Plausible misinterpretations of cartoon.
  5. [1] Level 1: Surface description of the cartoon.

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Topic
Depth studies, O-Level History (syllabus 2147). Structured question, 8 marks.
Source
O-Level History, Oct/Nov 2023 Paper 2 Variant 1, question 2.

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