Study Source F. What is the cartoonist's message? Explain your answer using details of the source and your knowledge.

Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (May/June 2021). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

1. [Level 5 (8 marks)] Explains point of view of cartoonist – the cartoonist disapproves of the harsh treatment of Germany.
2. [Level 4 (6-7 marks)] Explains big message – Clemenceau wants Germany to be punished harshly.
3. [Level 3 (3-5 marks)] Sub-message(s) explained – the Treaty was a diktat, the Treaty was harsh, the Germans are surprised/worried about the terms of the Treaty, Germany was being/will be punished, Germany will suffer, OR Argues the cartoonist approves of what is happening to Germany (award 3–4 only for 'approves' answers).
4. [Level 2 (2 marks)] Plausible misinterpretations
5. [Level 1 (1 mark)] Surface description of source
6. [Level 0 (0 marks)] No evidence submitted, or response does not address the question