PAPER 1Germany 1919-1945

Exam Technique

Mock 2014

Top Tip

• Spend 5 minutes reading through the questions and paper underlining the key parts of the questions

• Remember that all answers apart from the 4 mark describe type should have 3 phases to it:

• Point (Answer the question asked in a sentence)

• Evidence to back up your point• Explanation of it using CK which you tie into the

question again

• …read the question more carefully before answering.• … use the source AND my own knowledge on source questions.• …be more specific in my answers.• …give more examples in my answers.• …revise key terms and key dates before assessments.• …explain my points in greater detail.• …use examples to back up my points.• …use P.E.E.L when answering source-based questions.• …agree and disagree in questions that ask me for my opinion.• … read through my answer to make sure it answers the question.• … have a go at every question, even if I’m unsure.• … make sure I’m answering the correct questions.• …write sentences more clearly.• …highlight key knowledge when taking my notes.

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Timings

• Q1 (a and b) spend 15 minutes on• (This is the Message and 9 mark explain)

• Q 2 (a-c) spend 35 minutes on• (This is the 4 mark describe, 6 mark explain and 10 mark essay)

• Q 7(a-c) spend 35 minutes on• (This is the three source questions)

• Q8 or 9 spend 35 minutes on• (This is the 4 mark describe, 6 mark explain and 10 mark essay)

Section AMessage question

Is it being critical/supportive?

• The message of this source is…

• Use the source details to support your answer

• Use your knowledge to reinforce

• L4 – valid inference about message backed up with BOTH detail from cartoon AND own knowledge. (6)

• Remember, it’s a -3 paragraph answer.

• Message/source/contextual knowledge

Explained Question (9 marks)• An explained point is more than a An explained point is more than a

statement of fact!statement of fact! - Ray Enion-Principle Examiner OCR Paper 1

Remember that all answers apart from the 4 mark describe type should have 3 phases to it:

• Point (Answer the question asked in a sentence)

• Evidence to back up your point

• Explanation of it using CK which you tie into the question again

QuestionQuestion• Explained point

1.(Basic explanation)

2.(Developed explanation)

4 points explained as type 1 for top marks OROR two type 2 explanations for top marks

Question 2

Describe Question (4 marks)

• No need to introduce the answer

• Get stuck in• Bullet points are fine• One point=1 mark• One extra mark for an

explained point

4 points-4 marks!

An explained point (worth 2 marks)’

Explained Question 6 marks• An explained point is more than a An explained point is more than a

statement of fact!statement of fact! - Ray Enion-Principle Examiner OCR Paper 1

• Identified point= ‘Blamed Germany for the war • Wanted to weaken Germany

QuestionQuestion

• Explained point =1.(Basic explanation)

2.(Developed explanation)

3 points explained as type 1 for top marks OROR two type 2 explanations for top marks

(10 mark) statement question

• Focus on the question and deal with the factor mentioned first

How far..(BALANCE)

P-YOU MUST GET TO THE POINT OF THE QUESTION IN THE FIRST SENTENCE

(An important aspect of Hitler's appeal was he wanted to get rid of democracy)

E- Back it up with evidence

E- then explain how it helped do what the question asks you to consider

Then do another factor in the same way

Then another

Go back to the Q for your judgement

(10 mark) statement questions with bullet points

• Focus on the question!!!!!Question:Question:

Take each bullet point in turn and write a paragraph explaining your point, with evidence and linking it back to the question

Remember what an explanation is!!!!!!

• Q Answer Marks Guidance 7 (a) 7 Q: Study Source A. ‘Women were not valued by the Nazi party.’ How far do you agree with this interpretation? Use the source and your knowledge to explain your answer. Level 4 (6–7 marks) Candidates demonstrate sound knowledge and understanding of the period, and sound evaluation of the source, to evaluate effectively the interpretation that women were not valued by the Nazi party. Level 3 (4–5 marks) Candidates demonstrate some knowledge and understanding of the period, and some understanding of the source, to evaluate the interpretation that women were not valued by the Nazi party. Level 2 (2–3 marks) Candidates demonstrate basic knowledge and understanding of the period, and basic understanding of the source, to comment on the interpretation that women were not valued by the Nazi party. Level 1 (1 mark) Candidates describe the poster and produce a very limited response. Level 0 (0 marks) No response or no response worthy of credit

• I agree with this interpretation to some extent. During the Weimar period women achieved much more freedom but much of this was lost under the Nazis. The poster suggests that Nazis despise women. The Nazi in the poster is holding a whip in an aggressive way and will possibly beat the woman. However, this is an election poster by the Social Democrats, and is clearly trying to persuade women to vote for them rather than for the Nazis. Therefore we cannot trust it as evidence about Nazi attitudes towards women.

• In fact the Nazis did value women in some ways, as the mothers of the next German generation – producing boys who would go into the army and help Germany win territory in the East. They were discouraged from going to work but were valued as home-makers. Later in the period the Nazis began to value women for other reasons, as the men were going off to fight on the Front, more women were needed to work in factories and in other jobs such as fire wardens. Therefore women were valued increasingly by the Nazis as this was in addition to their roles in the home. Overall women seemed to have a low status with the Nazis but became more important to them, and so I do not entirely agree with the interpretation.

German depth study

• Questions:

• 7a

• 7b

• 7c

Why was this cartoon published…? (7 marks)(Purpose!)

• P(E) Begin the answer with…This was published to persuade people to…(L3-Identifies why-(3)

• (E) L4-Uses knowledge to explain why it was published-(4-6)

• (E LINK)L5-Uses knowledge to explain why published at that time? in that year/country. (7)

interpret the purpose of the photograph to produce a response explaining its impact on the intended audience

• The Nazis would want to publish this photograph because it represents the Nazi Aryan ideal. It shows perfect family life, the ‘father’ loyal to the Nazi regime, the ‘mother’ at the piano surrounded by her children, listening to and playing music together. People were encouraged to have lots of children. The Nazis’ policies encouraged large families as this was an important part of making Germany great again. The population had been declining and women were encouraged to have more children. This would increase the number available to fight in the army in future years. The published photograph would also have been aimed at women to remind them of their place within Nazi society. Their world of their husband, children and home, staying home to look after the family rather than going out to work.

How far does this source explain..? ( 7 marks)(reliability)

• L2- identifies reasons

• L3-Uses knowledge to explain assertions in source( e.g.. It shows that the Hitler Youth was popular because…)

• L4-Uses knowledge to explain reasons not found in the poster/source

• L5- addresses how far…(Both level 3 and 4)

How far does this source explain…

• Level 4 (6–7 marks) Candidates demonstrate sound understanding and evaluation of the source and sound knowledge and understanding of the Nazis and young people. They use this to explain effectively both sides of the argument and to reach an informed conclusion. Level 3 (4–5 marks) Candidates demonstrate some understanding of the source and some knowledge and understanding of the support of young Germans for the Nazis. They use this to explain effectively one side of the argument. Level 2 (2–3 mark) Candidates demonstrate limited knowledge of the Nazis and young people. Answers are largely restricted to the information in the source. Level 1 (1 mark) Candidates demonstrate very limited knowledge and use the source superficially. Level 0 (0 marks) No response or no response worthy of credit

• In some ways this source does suggest that the Nazis had won the support of young Germans. This source does tell of how the schools were used to indoctrinate young people when minds were impressionable and this would encourage support. Another example that suggests the Nazis won over young people was the popularity of the Hitler Youth where they got to do exciting activities and wear uniforms. They were also willing to spy on their parents which shows the extent to which the Nazis had won them over. However, I do not think this source shows that they had the support of young Germans for the whole of the Nazi period.

• The popularity of the Hitler Youth after the mid-1930s declined to such an extent that they had to make membership compulsory. The ‘Swing’ movement, which accepted Jews and listened to American music, was growing. Overall, the source on its own does not prove that the Nazis had young people’s support as it comes from a German newspaper; newspapers were controlled by the Nazis. The Nazis would use newspapers for propaganda to give the impression of overall support. We know that they did not gain the complete support of young Germans. Overall, the Nazis were successful in winning over young people in the early period of their regime but later they found it more difficult to keep their loyalty.

How useful is this source…?• P Begin the answer with…This is useful as it

suggests...(L3-Identifies why-(3)• (E) Uses the source details and knowledge

to focus on it’s usefulness…• Then…• (E)L4-uses knowledge to explain the

limitations of the source-what it does not tell me is…

• Both parts for the top grades

Describe Question (4 marks)

• No need to introduce the answer

• Get stuck in• Bullet points are fine• One point=1 mark• One extra mark for an

explained point

4 points-4 marks!

An explained point (worth 2 marks)’

Explained Question 6 marks• An explained point is more than a An explained point is more than a

statement of fact!statement of fact! - Ray Enion-Principle Examiner OCR Paper 1

• Identified point= ‘Blamed Germany for the war • Wanted to weaken Germany

QuestionQuestion

• Explained point =1.(Basic explanation)

2.(Developed explanation)

3 points explained as type 1 for top marks OROR two type 2 explanations for top marks

(10 mark) statement question

• Focus on the question and deal with the factor mentioned first

How far..(BALANCE)

P-YOU MUST GET TO THE POINT OF THE QUESTION IN THE FIRST SENTENCE

(An important aspect of Hitler's appeal was he wanted to get rid of democracy)

E- Back it up with evidence

E- then explain how it helped do what the question asks you to consider

Then do another factor in the same way

Then another

Go back to the Q for your judgement

(10 mark) statement questions with bullet points

• Focus on the question!!!!!Question:Question:

Take each bullet point in turn and write a paragraph explaining your point, with evidence and linking it back to the question

Remember what an explanation is!!!!!!

Judgement

Overall, I would agree that the economic depression was the factor that made failure more likely. The Republic had been strengthened under Stresemann but the Nazis only grew in popularity after the chaos of the depression. However, if the Weimar government had not been weakened by the Treaty of Versailles from the very beginning, it would have been stronger to begin with and may have survived the Nazi threat.