History

• What type of question is Q1 on the Cold War structure guidance?

  It is a 4 mark question.
• What does Q1 provide for study?

  A contemporary historical source.
• What format does the question in Q1 take?

  It is a statement asking how you know it is true.
• How should you structure your answer for Q1?

  Two paragraphs of about 4-5 lines each.
• What should each paragraph in your answer include?

  A detail from the source and contextual knowledge.
• What is the time limit to answer Q1?

  6 minutes.
• Is provenance evaluation required for Q1?


  No, only content is required.
• What is the purpose of contextual knowledge in Q1 answers?

  • To show understanding of the events referred to in the source
  • To explain why the source was published
• What are the key components to include when answering Q1 on the Cold War structure?

  1. Identify a detail from the source
  2. Explain what the detail suggests
  3. Provide contextual knowledge related to the source
• What is the total mark allocation for Q2 on the Cold War Paper?

  12 marks
• What will Q2 provide for analysis?

  Two contemporary historical sources
• What is the main task in Q2 regarding the historical sources?

  To judge how useful the sources are to a historian
• How many minutes are allocated to write Q2?

  15 minutes
• What is the structure of the response for Q2?

  • 3 paragraphs:

  1. Evaluate 1^st source by content and provenance
  2. Evaluate 2^nd source by content and provenance
  3. Conclusion linking both sources for a complete picture
• What should you avoid saying about the sources in your evaluation?

  That the sources are useless
• What term should be used instead of "usefulness" when evaluating sources?

  Utility
• How do you determine if a source is useful based on its content?

  By comparing it to your contextual knowledge of the time
• What indicates that a source is limited based on its content?

  If it differs from your own knowledge of the event
• What must you explain when evaluating the content of a source?

  The details of the event and show contextual knowledge
• What factors should you consider when evaluating the provenance of a source?

  Country of origin and the purpose or motive of the source
• What does it mean if a source is subjective?

  It reflects a personal opinion or bias
• What does it mean if a source is objective?

  It is free from personal bias
• Why is contextual knowledge important in evaluations?

  It links the source back to known historical facts
• What are the key components to include in the evaluation of each source?

  • Content evaluation:
  • Compare with contextual knowledge
  • Explain usefulness or limitations
  • Provenance evaluation:
  • Assess subjectivity or objectivity
  • Consider country of origin and purpose
• What is the task for Q3 on the Cold War Paper?

  To write an account of how an event in the Cold War led to tension or an international crisis
• How should the answer for Q3 be structured?

  The answer should be written in chronological order
• What is the expected length of the answer for Q3?

  • 2 paragraphs
  • Approximately 1½ sides total
  • Should take about 10 minutes to write
• What should the first paragraph of Q3 explain?

  The causes or start of the event and the severity of tension at that point
• What type of judgement should be made in the first paragraph?

  A second order judgement about the historical themes and the level of tension
• What is an example of a second order judgement regarding the Cuban Missile Crisis?

  The start of the Cuban Missile Crisis led to short term high tension as it was the most severe of the entire Cold War
• What should the second paragraph of Q3 explain?

  The next stage of the event and how tension changed as a result
• What is an example of a second order judgement regarding the end of the Cuban Missile Crisis?

  The end of the Cuban Missile Crisis meant the severe tension was only short term because the superpowers wanted to de-escalate tension
• What factors should be considered when deciding how severe the tension was during a Cold War event?

  • Type of crisis (economic, military, political, or combination)
  • Involvement of the UN or other countries
  • Duration of the crisis (short or long)
  • Role of the arms race and nuclear weapons
  • Behavior of the USA or USSR (aggressive or blame)
  • Gradual increase or sudden escalation of tension
• What is the significance of using facts and key words in the paragraphs for Q3?

  To analyze the events and directly answer the question about tension
• Why is it important to connect ideas with connectives in the paragraphs?

  To create a coherent analysis of the events and their impact on tension
• How many marks is Q4 worth on the Cold War paper?

  20 marks
• What is the time allocation suggested for answering Q4 on the Cold War paper?

  About 25 minutes
• Why should you answer Q4 first on your Cold War paper?

  Because it is worth the most marks
• What does SPAG stand for in the context of the Cold War paper?

  Spelling, Punctuation, and Grammar
• How many marks are allocated for spelling in Q4?

  4 marks