GCE History A Y314/01: The challenge of German nationalism 1789-1919 Advanced GCE Mark Scheme for Autumn 2021. Rated A+

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Question Answer Mark Guidance 1 Evaluate the interpretations in both of the two passages and explain which you think is more convincing as an explanation as to the reasons for the outbreak of revo... lution in Germany in 1848. • In locating the Interpretations within the wider historical debate, answer might argue that Interpretation A puts forward the view that there were a number of reasons for the Revolutions in 1848. • In evaluating Interpretation A, answers might argue that this view is valid as there was an economic crisis in 1846-7. • Answers might argue that Interpretation A is valid as there was short-lived potato revolution in Berlin. • Answers might argue that Interpretation A is valid as there was rising unemployment in the textile industry. • Answers might argue that Interpretation A is valid as Metternich fled and this allowed Austrian rule to be attacked which encouraged unrest in other states. • Answers might argue that Interpretation A is not valid as Frederick William did issue reforms but his liberalism was short-lived. • In locating the Interpretations within the wider historical debate, answers might argue that Interpretation B puts forward the view that the growing middle-class and industrialisation caused unrest, and that the rise of nationalist feeling was an important related cause. • In evaluating Interpretation B, answers might argue is valid as industrialisation led to fears about wages. 30 • No set answer is expected • At Level 5 and above answers will evaluate both interpretations, locating them within the wider historical debate about the issue and using their own knowledge, and reach a balanced judgement as to which they consider the most convincing about the issue in the question. • To be valid, judgements must be supported by relevant and accurate material. • Knowledge must not be credited in isolation, it should only be credited where it is used to analyse and evaluate the interpretations, in line with descriptions in the levels mark schemeY314/01 Mark Scheme October 2021 4 2* • Answers might argue that Interpretation B is valid as food prices rose. • Answers might argue that Iinterpretation B is valid as the middle-class felt excluded as the nobility still dominated. • Answers might argue that Interpretation B is valid as cultural nationalism had begun to grow among the middle class in the 1820s and 1830s with various societies. • Answers might argue that Interpretation B is valid as many of the middle-class wanted the creation of a German nation state, governed by a popularly elected assembly. • Answers might argue that Interpretation B is not valid as national feeling was limited to the middle class. • Answers might argue that Interpretation B is invalid as there was much conservatism within Germany which saw the urban middle-class as dangerous. ‘German nationalism was at its strongest on the eve of the First World War.’ How far do you agree with this 25 • No set answer is expected • At higher levels answers might establish criteria [Show More]

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