GCE History A Y113/01: Britain 1930-1997 Advanced GCE Mark Scheme for Autumn 2021. Latest & Revised Graded A+

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Subject Specific Marking Instructions Question Answer Mark Guidance 1 Using these four sources in their historical context, assess how far they support the view that Churchill was successful in ma... naging relations with other wartime leaders. • In discussing how Source A does support the view, answers might refer to Cadogan’s comment that Churchill and Stalin made contact and got on, and also that conditions for a good relationship had been established. • In discussing the provenance of Source A, answers might consider that it is from the diary of a senior diplomat who witnessed the meeting. • In discussing the historical context of Source A, answers might consider that Churchill was angered by Stalin’s criticism in 1942 of the failure of Britain to invade Europe, and there might be mention of the Tehran meeting. • In discussing how Source B does not support the view, answers might refer to Churchill’s harsh words towards De Gaulle and the scorn shown towards him. • In discussing the provenance of Source B, answers might consider that it was from the memoirs of De Gaulle. • In discussing the historical context of Source B, answers might consider French views of Britain over the retreat and Dunkirk. Additionally, answers might consider that neither Churchill nor Roosevelt viewed De Gaulle as the natural leader of post-war France. • In discussing how Source C does not support the view, answers might refer to the private 30 The indicative content lists features of the period studied that relate to the question set. Neither significance nor relative importance are attributed to the features listed. The indicative content is intended to reflect the knowledge and understanding a candidate is likely to analyse and evaluate in order to arrive at a judgement in line with the question set. • No set answer is expected. • At Level 5 there will be judgement about the issue in the question. • To be valid judgements they must be supported by accurate and relevant material. • At Level 4 and below, answers may be simply a list of which sources support or challenge the view in the question. • Knowledge must not be credited in isolation, it should only be credited where it is used to analyse and evaluate the sources, in line with the descriptions in the levels mark scheme.Y113/01 Mark Scheme October 2021 4 meeting between Stalin and Roosevelt that excluded Britain. There might also be reference to Stalin’s attitude over British colonies in the Far East. • In discussing the provenance of Source C, answers might consider that it is from the diary of Churchill’s doctor. • In discussing the historical context of Source C, answers might refer to Roosevelt’s put downs at Tehran and that the other leaders were not as easily influenced by his view of the war. • In discussing how Source D does support the view, answers might refer to Churchill’s praise of Roosevelt and their joint achievement with the Atlantic Charter. • In discussing the provenance of Source D, answers might refer to it being written by Churchill just after Roosevelt’s death. • In discussing the historical context of Source D, answers might comment on the disagreements over strategy, American pressure for an invasion, but agreements over free elections in Eastern Europe.Y113/01 Mark Scheme October 2021 5 2* How successful were Conservative economic policies during the period from 1951 to 1964? In arguing that it was a success: • Answers might consider that they were able to use economic policy to help win elections. • Answers might consider that it was successful in allowing increased spending on the NHS. • Answers might consider the policies around credit and housing which improved the standard of living. • Answers might consider that they gained from the recovery following the Korean War and the ending of austerity. • Answers might consider that unemployment remained low in the 1950s. • Answers might consider that the policy was a success as living standards rose. In arguing that it was not successful • Answers might consider that the period has been described as one of stagflation. • Answers might consider that their policies slowed down recovery and growth and increased the deficit. • Answers might consider that there was not enough investment in major industries such as textiles and [Show More]

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