Edexcel GCSE History Exam Question Planning Document Paper

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Paper 1 - Short Question Section Crime and Punishment (4 markers) Explain one way

Paper 1 - Short Question Section Crime and Punishment (4 markers) Explain one way in which smuggling in Britain in the eighteenth century was similar to smuggling in during the twentieth century (4 marks) Explain one way in which attitudes to poaching in the 11 th century and the 17 th century were different (4) Explain one way in which punishment for crimes against authority were different in the 11 th century and in the 16 th century (4) Explain one way that the system of community law enforcement in the 20 th century was different from community law enforcement in the 16 th century. (4) Points/knowledge you would include: Forest laws Social crime, people broke it Crime against authority in 11 th century, murdrum fine? Neighbourhood watch scheme, look out for one another. Still a social crime but now punishable by death so the attitudes of the government had harded. NOT the black act as that is 18 th century Crime against the various Tudor monarchs of the reformation = burned at the stake eg bloody Mary burned over 200 protestants In 16 th century the Hue and cry was still a feature, although more in the rural areas than cities. Explain one way in which the treatment of witchcraft in the period 1500 -1700 was similar to the treatment of conscientious objectors in the 20 th century. Explain one way in which conditions in prisons were different in the mid 19 th and late 20 th centuries (4 marks) Describe two features of the Witan (4) Describe two features of the Domesday book (4) People were vilified for being ‘witches’ and hunted down by the community. Conshies experienced the same. Also, people were given white feathers, often falsely accused of cowardice (too young, home on leave) and every witch ever accused was falsely accused. Separate system, literlly send prisoners insane, some committed suicide. Describe two features of the social system of Anglo-Saxon England Describe two features of earldoms in Anglo-Saxon England Describe two features of William’s troops at the Battle of Hastings Describe two features of towns in Anglo-Saxon England They used to smuggle perfectly legal items such as tea to avoid customs duty and this still happens e. g. cigarettes. Now, there are communal areas in prisons where prisoners can relax and do things such as play pool as a privilege. 2

Paper 1 - Crime and Punishment Essay Section (12 and 16 markers) Explain why

Paper 1 - Crime and Punishment Essay Section (12 and 16 markers) Explain why there were changes in the prison system in the period c 1700 c 1900 (12 marks) Knowledge and Paragraph Topics Main reason/Line of reasoning ‘The role of local communities was the most important factor in affecting law enforcement during the Middle Ages. ’ How far do you agree? (16) Knowledge and Paragraph Topics Religion: Sanctuary, trial by ordeal Government/King: Murdrum Fine, Sheriffs Local Community: Hue and Cry, Tithings Main reason/Line of reasoning It wasn’t, it was the role of King. Religion was important but only as king granted them power. Local communites only did what they were told. ‘The role of religion was the main reason why there were changes in the number of accusations of witchcraft in the early modern period’ Agree? (16) ‘The use of public execution remained an important feature of the penal system in the years c 1500 -c 1900. ’ How far do you agree? (16) Knowledge and Paragraph Topics Main reason/Line of reasoning ‘The main purpose of punishment during the priod c 1000 -c 1700 was to deter people from committing crimes’ How far do you agree? (16) Explain why new crimes were defined in the period from c 1900 to the present day (12) Knowledge and Paragraph Topics Main reason/Line of reasoning Explain why the Normans made changes to crimes and punishments after the Norman conquest. (12) Explain why trial by ordeal was used c 1000 -c 1200 (12) Knowledge and Paragraph Topics Main reason/Line of reasoning 3

Paper 1 - Crime and Punishment Essay Section (12 and 16 markers) Explain why

Paper 1 - Crime and Punishment Essay Section (12 and 16 markers) Explain why the Anglo-Saxons had corporal punishment to deal with criminals (12) ‘In the period 1500 -1700, the main aim of changes to punishments was retribution’ How far do you agree? (16) ‘The most important factor in explaining witch hunts in the years c 1500 -1700 was religion. ’ How far do you agree? (16) Explain why vagabonds were treated as criminals in the Tudor period (12) Knowledge and Paragraph Topics Main reason/Line of reasoning Why did the problem of highway robbery increase and decrease in the period 1700 -1900? (12) ‘Why was transportation used as a punishment in the period 1600 -1850? (12) ‘Attitudes in society were the most important factor influencing how criminal activity was dealt with in the period c 1500 -c 2000. ’ Agree? (16) Explain why punishments changed in the period 1700 -1900 (12) Knowledge and Paragraph Topics Main reason/Line of reasoning 4

Whitechapel Questions (Part of the Crime and Punishment Paper 1) For more help on

Whitechapel Questions (Part of the Crime and Punishment Paper 1) For more help on how to do the Whitechapel exam, scan this QR code for a video guide: 5

Edexcel GCSE History Exam Question Planning Document Paper 2 6

Edexcel GCSE History Exam Question Planning Document Paper 2 6

Paper 2 Anglo-Saxon and Norman England Describe two features of the rebellions in the

Paper 2 Anglo-Saxon and Norman England Describe two features of the rebellions in the north, 1069 Describe two features of the Revolt of the Earls in 1075 Describe two features of Norman government Describe two features of earldoms in Anglo-Saxon England Describe two features of William’s troops at the Battle of Hastings Describe two features of towns in Anglo-Saxon England Describe two features of the Witan (4) Describe two features of the Domesday book (4) Describe two features of the social system of Anglo-Saxon England Describe two features of earldoms in Anglo-Saxon England Describe two features of William’s troops at the Battle of Hastings Describe two features of towns in Anglo-Saxon England Points/knowledge you would include: 7

Paper 2 Anglo-Saxon and Norman England Essay Section (12 and 16 markers) Explain why

Paper 2 Anglo-Saxon and Norman England Essay Section (12 and 16 markers) Explain why there was a disputed succession to the English throne when William I died (12) ‘The main reason William I was able to keep control of England in the years 1066 -75 was the building of castles. ’ How far do you agree? (16) ‘The main consequence of the appointment of Lanfranc as Archbishop of Canterbury in 1070 was an increase in Norman control of England. ’ Agree? (16) Knowledge and Paragraph Topics • 3 Ambitious sons • The earls didn’t want two masters • William gave throne to his second eldest son • Gerborai battle 1079 • Castles • William’s bold leadership • Lack of rebel leader/coordination. Weakness of rebels • Yes it was e. g. Norman style churches, services and cathedrals, Glastonbury monk rebellion 3 killed. Every Bishop except 1 was foreign born • Also, better relationship with Pope • More efficient church e. g. simony, nepotism, pluralism • To reward loyal powerful followers. Didn’t have to ask permission to hold market or build castles. Didn’t have to pay anywhere near as much tax. Much more independence • To keep out the Welsh • THAT’S ALL FOLKS! Main reason/Line of reasoning ‘The main consequence of William I’s policy of Normanisation was increased control of the Church in England. ’ How far do you agree? Knowledge and Paragraph Topics • • • No it was increased control of England e. g. those in control overwhelmingly foreign born, all English threats dealt with e. g. Waltheof dead, sheriffs more powerful writes, Edgar the A went on crusade Church as already mentioned above THAT’s ALL FOLKS! Main reason/Line of reasoning ‘William I used the same methods to deal with the rebellios in the North (1069) and the rebellion of Hereward the Wake (1070 -71)’ Agree? Knowledge and Paragraph Topics No he didn’t Harrying Bridge building Witch hurling curses Yes he did Personal command Paid Vikings to go away Ruthless Main reason/Line of reasoning Explain why there was an uprising against Tostig in 1065 (12) Explain why William I established the Marcher earldoms (12) Explain why there was a succession crisis after the death of Edward the Confessor. (12) Knowledge and Paragraph Topics • He was a southerner in the north who tried to enforce law and order • He spent a lot of time away, meaning anger at him could grow unchecked • The north had always been like that, largely lawless (blood feuds etc. . ) and Tostig had tried to change it Main reason/Line of reasoning Knowledge and Paragraph Topics • • Capriciousness Lack of blood heir Attractive England Ambition of three contenders Main reason/Line of reasoning 8

Paper 2 Anglo-Saxon and Norman England Essay Section (12 and 16 markers) ‘The main

Paper 2 Anglo-Saxon and Norman England Essay Section (12 and 16 markers) ‘The main reason for the English defeat at the Battle of Hastings was superior Norman tactics. ’ How far do you agree? The main reason for the Harrying of the North was to prevent another Danish invasion. ’ How far do you agree? Ex Knowledge and Paragraph Topics Main reason/Line of reasoning ‘The main consequence of the Normanisation of England was that the king became more powerful. ’ How far do you agree? ‘The main significance of the Domesday Book was financial’ How far do you agree? Explain why William Rufus was able to defeat the rebellion of 1088. Knowledge and Paragraph Topics Main reason/Line of reasoning Explain why William was able to become king after the Battle of Hastings Explain why changes in land ownership made resistance to Norman control less likely after 1071. ‘Williams strategy for ruling England had failed by 1070’ How far do you agree? 9

Paper 2 Anglo-Saxon and Norman England Essay Section (12 and 16 markers) ‘Of all

Paper 2 Anglo-Saxon and Norman England Essay Section (12 and 16 markers) ‘Of all the changes the Normans made in England, the most important was the change to the church. ’ How far do you agree? Explain why Bishop Odo lost power in 1082. ‘It was changes in landholding that did the most to secure Norman control of England. How far do you agree? Knowledge and Paragraph Topics Main reason/Line of reasoning ‘The main consequence of the Normanisation of England was that the king became more powerful. ’ How far do you agree? ‘The main significance of the Domesday Book was financial’ How far do you agree? Explain why William Rufus was able to defeat the rebellion of 1088. Knowledge and Paragraph Topics Main reason/Line of reasoning Main reason/Line of reasoning Explain why William was able to become king after the Battle of Hastings ‘Williams strategy for ruling England had failed by 1070’ How far do you agree? 10

Paper 2 American West Explain Consequences Questions Explain two consequences of the Fort Laramie

Paper 2 American West Explain Consequences Questions Explain two consequences of the Fort Laramie Treaty Explain two consequences of the end of the open range Explain two consequences of the American victory in the Mexican. American War Explain two consequences of the discovery of gold in California in 1848 Explain two consequences of the discovery of gold in Colorado in 1858 Explain two consequences of the opening of the first Transcontinental Railroad in 1869 Explain two consequences of the ending of the Civil War in 1865 for the settlement of the West Explain two consequences of the discovery in 1871 in an eastern tannery of a process to make high quality leather from buffalo hides Explain two consequences of the discovery of gold in the Rocky Mountains around Virginia City in 1862 Explain two consequences of the Sand Creek massacre in 1864 Explain two consequences of the ending of the Civil War for African Americans Explain two consequences of the Johnson County War in 1892 Points/knowledge you would include: 11

Paper 2 American West Write a Narrative Questions Write a narrative account analysing the

Paper 2 American West Write a Narrative Questions Write a narrative account analysing the ways in which the cattle industry grew in the years 1865 -74 Write a narrative account analysing the destruction of the traditional way of life of the Plains Indians in the years 1876 -1895. Write a narrative account analysing why Americans went West in the years 1836 -49 Write a narrative account analysing the main developments in US Government policy towards the Plains Indians in the period 1836 -61 Write a narrative account analysing the development of the railroads in the years 1860 -75 Write a narrative account analysing the ways in which homesteaders solved the problem of farming on the Great Plains in the years 1862 -76 Write a narrative account analysing the Write a narrative account analysing the Points/knowledge you would include: 12

Paper 2 American West Explain Importance Questions Explain the importance of the opening of

Paper 2 American West Explain Importance Questions Explain the importance of the opening of the First Transcontinental Railroad (1869) for the settlement of the West Explain the importance of the winter of 1886 -87 for the cattle industry Explain the importance of the Dawes Act (1887) for the way of life of the Plains Indians Explain the importance of the concept of Manifest Destiny for migration West Points/knowledge you would include: Main point: Explain the importance of the Homestead Act (1862) for the development of the Plains Explain the importance of Abilene for the growth of the cattle industry Explain the importance of the buffalo to the Plains’ Indians way of life Explain the importance of the strategy of total war for the US army’s defeat of the Plains Indians Points/knowledge you would include: Main point: Explain the importance of warrior societies to the Plains Indian life Explain the importance of religion to the way of life of the Plains Indians Explain the importance of breeding and training horses to the way of life and means of survival of the Plains Indians Explain the importance of the Indian Appropriations Act 1851 to the way of life of the Plains Indians Points/knowledge you would include: Main point: 13

Paper 2 American West Explain Importance Questions Explain the importance of the leadership of

Paper 2 American West Explain Importance Questions Explain the importance of the leadership of Brigham Young to the successful settlement of the valley of the Great Salt Lake by the Mormons. Explain the importance of the rapid growth of mining settlements for government efforts to bring law and order to the West Explain the importance of Joseph Mc. Coy to the development of the cattle industry Explain the importance of cowboys for the cattle industry Points/knowledge you would include: Main point: Explain the importance of the Dawes Act, 1887 for the way of life of the Plains Indians Explain the importance of Points/knowledge you would include: BONUS CONSEQUENCE QUESTION Explain two consequences of the defeat of the Seventh Cavalry at the Battle of Little Bighorn Points/knowledge you would include: Main point: Explain the importance of Points/knowledge you would include: Main point: 14

Edexcel GCSE History Exam Question Planning Document Paper 3 15

Edexcel GCSE History Exam Question Planning Document Paper 3 15

Paper 3 – USA 1954 -75 How useful Section Source A: From the closing

Paper 3 – USA 1954 -75 How useful Section Source A: From the closing judgment of Chief Justice Warren of the Supreme Court at the end of the Brown v Topeka case Source B: Part of the leaflet used to encourage the bus boycott, December 1955 Separating white and colored children in schools had a detrimental effect upon colored children. The impact is greater when it has the sanction of the law: for the separating of the races is usually interpreted as denoting the inferiority of the Negro group… We conclude that in the field of public education the doctrine of ‘separate but equal’ has no place. Separate educational facilities are inherently unequal. Another Negro woman has been arrested and thrown in jail because she refused to get up out of her seat on the bus for a white person to sit down. This has to be stopped. Negroes have rights too. Three quarters of the riders are Negroes, yet we arrested, or have to stand when there are empty seats. If we do not do something to stop these arrests, they will continue. The next time it may be you, or your daughter, or mother. This woman’s case will come up on Monday. We are asking every Negro to stay off the buses Monday in protest of the arrest and trial. Don’t ride the busses to work, to town, to school, or anywhere on Monday. If you work, take a cab, or walk. But please, children and grown-ups, don’t ride the bus at all on Monday. Please stay off all buses Monday. How useful are Sources A and B for an enquiry into the position of black Americans in the 1950 s? Explain your answer using Sources A and B and your knowledge of the historical context. 8 marks Useful for/Limitations How useful are Sources A and B for an enquiry into impact of the Brown v Topeka case? Explain your answer using Sources A and B and your knowledge of the historical context. Useful for/Limitations Source C: Leaders of the NAACP in 1956, from left to right: Henry L. Moon, Director of Public Relations, Roy Wilkins, General Secretary, Herbert Hill, Labour Secretary and Thurgood Marshall, Special Legal Counsel Source D – A photograph of Montgomery citizens walking to work during the boycott How useful are Sources B and D for an enquiry into the public reaction to the Montgomery Bus Boycott? Explain your answer, using Sources C and D and your knowledge of the historical context. Useful for/Limitations How useful are Sources B and C for an enquiry into the effectiveness of the Civil Rights Movement during the 1950 s? Useful for/Limitations 16

Paper 3 USA 1954 -75 Essay Section (12 markers) Explain why black Americans were

Paper 3 USA 1954 -75 Essay Section (12 markers) Explain why black Americans were treated as inferior in the early 1950 s. Explain why there was progress in education for black Americans in the 1950 s. Explain why the death of Emmett Till was important in the civil rights movement. Jim Crow Laws Deep rooted racism in south, slavery Voting laws that prevented black vote Knowledge and Paragraph Topics Main reason/Line of reasoning Explain why there was progress in the civil rights Movement in the years 1963 -65. Explain why the civil rights movements changed to more extreme methods in the years 196370. Explain why William Rufus was able to defeat the rebellion of 1088. Knowledge and Paragraph Topics Main reason/Line of reasoning Main reason/Line of reasoning Explain why the civil rights movement made progress in the years 1960 -62. ‘Williams strategy for ruling England had failed by 1070’ How far do you agree? Emmett 17

Paper 3 – USA 1954 -75 How useful Section Source A: Eisenhower explains the

Paper 3 – USA 1954 -75 How useful Section Source A: Eisenhower explains the domino theory Source B: A cartoon which appeared in an American newspaper. The Washington Star, April 1965 “You have a row of dominoes set. You knock over the first one. What will happen to the last one is the certainty that it will go over very quickly. Asia has already lost some 450 million of its peoples to communist dictatorship. We simply can’t afford greater losses. ” How useful are Sources A and B for an enquiry into the reasons for the US involvement in Vietnam? Explain your answer using Sources A and B and your knowledge of the historical context. 8 marks Useful for/Limitations How useful are Sources C and D for an enquiry into the reasons for the US defeat in Vietnam? Explain your answer using Sources A and B and your knowledge of the historical context. Useful for/Limitations Source C: Source A: From President Nixon’s television speech, 3 November 1969 Source D – Captain E. Banks, a US marine who fought in Vietnam, describes the difficulty in identifying the Vietcong My fellow Americans… we have only two choices if we want to end this war. I can order an immediate withdrawal of all US troops without regard to the effects of that action. Or we can persist in our search for a just peace through a negotiated settlement if possible through the continued implementation of our plan for Vietnamisation. I have chosen the second course. It is not the easy way. It is the right way. It is a plan which will end the war and serve the course of peat, the great silent majority of my fellow Americans, I ask for your support. You never knew who was an enemy and who was a friend. They all looked alike. They were all Vietnamese. Some of them were Vietcong. A women says he husband isn’t Vietcong. She watches your men walk down a trail and get killed by a booby trap. Maybe she planted it herself. The enemy was all around you. What can you learn from Source C about Nixon’s policies in Vietnam? 4 marks What you can infer What can you learn from Source D about the experience of the US soldiers in Vietnam? 4 marks What you can infer Quotes relating to the 2 inferences 18

Paper 3 USA 1954 -75 Essay Section (12 markers) Explain why the US became

Paper 3 USA 1954 -75 Essay Section (12 markers) Explain why the US became involved in Vietnam in the years 1954 -64. Explain why there criticism of the tactics used by the USA in Vietnam. Explain why there was criticism of Nixon’s policies in Vietnam. Explain why there was growing opposition to the US involvement in the war in Vietnam. Knowledge and Paragraph Topics Main reason/Line of reasoning Explain why there was support for US involvement in the war in Vietnam. Explain why the US lost the war in Vietnam. Explain why the civil rights movements changed to more extreme methods in the years 196370. Explain why William Rufus was able to defeat the rebellion of 1088. Knowledge and Paragraph Topics Main reason/Line of reasoning 19

USA 1954 -75 Interpretations Section 20

USA 1954 -75 Interpretations Section 20

Exam Advice Paper 1 For all questions, highlight the key words in Q and

Exam Advice Paper 1 For all questions, highlight the key words in Q and use them often in your answer. Paper 2 For all questions, highlight the key words in Q and use them often in your answer. For 4 markers, do 4 sentences and move on. For ‘how useful’ Qs make sure you assess the source content against your own knowledge and check the provenance for possible limitations e. g. it’s a newspaper so likely to choose a story that is interesting because it will sell For 12 markers do 2 paragraphs with one being on a ‘main reason’. If you have time at the end, come back and add a third. For ‘following up’ questions make sure you follow up what it asks you and not just any old thing you fancy. For 12 markers do 2 paragraphs with one being on a ‘main reason’. If you have time at the end, come back and add a third. For 16 markers do an intro, 2/3 paragraphs and a conclusion. You MUST leave time for a conclusion, if you are running out of time, stop and do a conclusion. For questions that span 100, 200 year or more, try to write about things from across the period and don’t be too focussed on just one bit. For 12 markers do 2 paragraphs with one being on a ‘main reason’. If you have time at the end, come back and add a third. For the 8 mark explain consequences Q, try to use a connective like ‘this meant that’ For the narrative question, make sure you write what happened in chronological order. Link the events, show one led to another. For the 8 mark explain questions, make sure you have a ‘main’ point. Mark scheme says you must do analysis of ‘importance’. Paper 3 For all questions, highlight the key words in Q and use them often in your answer. For the infer question, don’t be too obvious. For 12 markers do 2 paragraphs with one being on a ‘main reason’. If you have time at the end, come back and add a third. For ‘how useful’ Qs make sure you assess the source content against your own knowledge and check the provenance for possible limitations e. g. it’s a newspaper so likely to choose a story that is interesting because it will sell For the spot the main differences between the interpretation question, say int 1 ‘emphasises’ this, whereas int 2 ‘emphasises’ this because this is the word used in mark scheme. For why they are different say it might be because the historians gave weight to different sources, because the authors had different emphases in terms of what they focus on or because the extracts are only partial extracts and the whole piece might show they don’t’ contradict each other at all. For the big 20 mark interpretation question, write about the strengths of the interpretation, the weaknesses and assess both against the other interpretation and your own knowledge. 21