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• What is required in a "Narrative account"?

  • Explain how events led to an outcome
  • Describe how one event led to another
• What does "Infer" mean in the context of exam commands?

  Make an educated guess based on evidence
• What are the general observations on the student's paper compared to the other student's paper?

  • Student's paper is shorter and less detailed
  • Lacks depth of explanation and specific examples
  • Handwriting is neat
  • Other student's paper is more detailed and structured
• What was the work of the League of Nations in the 1920s?

  Improved health, labor conditions, and helped refugees
• Why was the League of Nations successful in the 1920s?

  Countries were willing to cooperate in solutions
• What specific methods could improve the student's answer about the League's success?

  Add arbitration and moral condemnation methods
• What were the reasons for the League's failure to act against Italy in Abyssinia?

  Fear of war, economic interests, and Hoare-Laval Pact
• What does the term "toothless tiger" refer to in this context?

  League's lack of enforcement power and authority
• What were the main aims of Hitler's foreign policy?

  Abolish Treaty of Versailles and unite German speakers
• Why was the remilitarisation of the Rhineland important to Hitler?

  It tested reactions and boosted German pride
• What were the ideological reasons for the surprise of the Nazi-Soviet Pact?

  Contradiction between Nazism and Communism
• What was the significance of the secret protocol in the Nazi-Soviet Pact?

  It divided Poland between Germany and the USSR
• How can the student improve their answer regarding the Nazi-Soviet Pact?

  • Clarify Stalin's mistrust of Britain and France
  • Include the secret protocol's significance
  • Structure the answer with clear points for and against
• What was the student's main issue in discussing the Abyssinian Crisis?

  Confusion of events and lack of specificity
• What should the student explicitly address in their answer about Britain and France's actions?

  Specific reasons for their failure to act
• What are the key points to remember about the League of Nations' effectiveness?

  • Success in the 1920s due to cooperation
  • Failure in the 1930s due to major power non-cooperation
  • Specific methods like arbitration were crucial
  • Economic interests often hindered action
• What are the implications of Hitler's foreign policy aims?

  • Aimed to expand German territory
  • Sought to overturn post-WWI treaties
  • Desired to eliminate communism
  • Focused on rearmament and military strength
• What were the pragmatic reasons for avoiding a two-front war during Hitler's regime?

  To buy time for Stalin and avoid conflict
• What is a strength identified in the analysis of Hitler's strategy?

  Identifying the ideological clash
• What was a weakness in the explanation of Stalin's perspective?

  Confusion about his mistrust of Britain and France
• What key element was missed regarding the Nazi-Soviet Pact?

  The secret protocol dividing Poland
• How can one improve their analysis of Stalin's motives?

  • Emphasize his deep mistrust of Britain and France
  • Discuss their slow negotiations
  • Highlight his belief in their appeasement of Hitler
• What should be included to enhance the explanation of the Nazi-Soviet Pact?

  • Mention the Secret Protocol
  • Discuss its shocking nature
  • Explain the cynical nature of the pact
• What structure should be used to improve clarity in answers?

  • Clearly delineate surprising and not surprising points
  • Use transition phrases for clarity
• What was the German reaction to the occupation of the Ruhr?

  Enabled passive resistance through strikes
• What role did the German government play during the Ruhr occupation?

  Facilitated passive resistance among workers
• How did the passive resistance impact German workers during the Ruhr occupation?

  Many workers were killed for their actions
• What contributed to the recovery of the Weimar Republic by 1928?

  Stresemann's policies and the Rentenmark
• What was the significance of the Dawes Plan for Germany's recovery?

  Provided loans to help pay reparations
• How did Stresemann's actions contribute to international trust in Germany?

  He negotiated loans and stabilized the economy
• What was the nature of the threat posed by the Spartacists?

  They aimed to establish a communist state
• Why were the Freikorps considered a greater threat than the Spartacists?

  They had military support and anti-democratic aims
• What specific event highlighted the threat of the Freikorps?

  The Kapp Putsch uprising
• What are the strengths and weaknesses of the Weimar Republic's response to threats?

  Strengths:

  • Strong identification of threats
  • Effective use of passive resistance

  
  

  Weaknesses:

  • Reliance on Freikorps undermined legitimacy
  • Lack of widespread support for Spartacists
• What improvements can be made to enhance historical analysis?

  • Integrate specific names and events
  • Avoid irrelevant information
  • Enhance analytical depth with cause and effect
• What structure should be used for 10-mark answers?

  • Clear thesis statement
  • Topic sentences for each paragraph
  • Use PEEL structure for arguments
  • Strong conclusion summarizing main points
• What specific reasons should be emphasized for Britain and France's inaction during the Abyssinian Crisis?

  Fear of war and economic sanctions
• What multi-faceted importance did the Rhineland remilitarization have?

  Tested Allies and boosted Hitler's prestige
• What should students focus on to improve their historical analysis skills?

  • Master specific details and examples
  • Develop analytical depth
  • Practice essay writing under timed conditions
• What percentage did the girl achieve on her paper?

  75%