GCE History A Y214/01: France 1814-1870 Advanced GCE Mark Scheme for Autumn 2021

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Subject Specific Marking Instructions Question Answer Mark Guidance 1 (a) Which of the following was of greater impact on France during Louis Napoleon’s rule (1852 – 1870)? (i) Economic polici... es (ii) Social policies Explain your answer with reference to both (i) and (ii). • In dealing with economic policies it might be argued that the failure of Credit Mobilier was symptomatic of the regime • Answers might consider the impact of free trade policies • Answers might consider the economic impact of railway development • Answers might consider the lack of investment in agriculture and industry • In dealing with social policies answers might suggest that although there were high expectations given his concern for the welfare of ordinary people little was achieved. • Answers might suggest that some cities, notably Paris saw rebuilding • Answers might consider the social impact of railway building • Answers might consider the rights given to the founding of unions 10 • No set answer is expected • Judgement must be supported by relevant and accurate material. • Only credit material relevant to ‘economic policies’ and ‘social policies’ • Answers may deal with each factor in turn, then compare them to reach a judgement, or may take a continually comparative approach. Either approach is acceptable. • Knowledge must not be credited in isolation, it should only be credited where it is used as the basis for analysis and evaluation, in line with descriptions in the levels mark scheme.Y214/01 Mark Scheme October 2021 4 1 (b)* Assess the reasons why the Second Republic was short-lived. • In arguing that weaknesses in Republicanism was the main reason it might be argued republicanism had revolutionary overtones • Answers might consider how republicanism suggested economic, political and social turmoil • Answers might consider the attitudes of men of property and power to republicanism • Answers might consider that people had not voted for republicanism and there was only a minority of Republican deputies • Answers might consider that the Second republic had just been acclaimed in Paris • In arguing that that there were other factors it might be argued that it was the split between the Legitimists and Orleanists that had allowed the republic to emerge • Answers might consider the role of Louis Napoleon • Answers might consider the availability of alternatives • Answers might consider the strength of French conservatism • Answers might consider the importance of the electoral law of 1850 which reduced the electorate by 3 million voters • Answers might consider the fear of a return to 1848 and street violence [Show More]

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