Study Source F.

Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (Oct/Nov 2023). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

1. [7] Level 6: Explains purpose (must have intended impact on audience) in context (see notes on right). The purpose could be to persuade the German government to take a more aggressive position against Britain and France. Must have a valid message - can be a sub-message.
2. [6] Level 5: Explains the purpose of the speech (must have intended impact on audience) - e.g., to persuade the German government to take a more aggressive stance towards Britain. Must have a valid message - can be a sub-message.
3. [5] Level 4: Explains the big message (Britain was preventing Germany expanding its empire and becoming great. Germany had to stand up to Britain.) of the speech as a reason.
4. [3-4] Level 3: Explains context as a reason – fails to explain message or purpose of the speech OR explains a sub-message as a reason e.g., Germany wants a large empire.
5. [2] Level 2: Interprets source or explains the context but not used as a reason for publication.
6. [1] Level 1: Answers based on copying/paraphrasing source.