IGCSE HISTORY
PAPER 2 - format
Tips:
Always answer the question first in your first sentence.
Always quote or paraphrase the sources in each question answered.
Focus on the topic given in the first page. It will tell you what the questions would mainly
focus around.
CARTOON
Message: who’s fault? What impact would the event cause to the key country mentioned?
Eg. there is no justification for US aggression;
Criticising ___;
Communism is a dangerous threat and the struggle against it should continue
Show America’s resoluteness in not bowing down to the Soviets' intimidation in Berlin
View: consequences if left neglected
Eg. the event would lead to war/ conflicts/ no peace in Europe;
__ was justified in their action;
__ was the culprit in the crisis;
Mock ___
(if is critical of something, then maybe the cartoonists thinks that __ should improve
somewhere (reinforce stronger policies)/ the government should take action, else it might
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lead to bigger conflicts in the future)
Purpose: must have intended outcome of the impact on audience - in specific context!
look at the provenance, what is the desired audience, desired outcome, purpose in context?
Eg. To blame;
To garner support from the public;
To stir anti-US/USSR sentiments among the public;
Propaganda;
To persuade public to oppose the threats posed by __;
To encourage public to encourage g/m to take a firmer stand against __ over the ___;
To put pressure on the g/m to take action
To distance himself / the US from the disaster;
To get the newspaper editors on his side
Tone:
Eg. sarcasm;
critical/ harsh;
hopeful/ supportive;
mocks/ satirical - to make something look foolish, show frailty
TESTING RELIABILITY
(Critical assessment of provenance)
eg. He was trying to clear any concerns of the Supreme Soviet, to convince them to sign the
pact. Hence, he is not reliable.
, Perspective issue - the Truman Doctrine was seen as a provocative act against USSR
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PAPER 2 - format
Tips:
Always answer the question first in your first sentence.
Always quote or paraphrase the sources in each question answered.
Focus on the topic given in the first page. It will tell you what the questions would mainly
focus around.
CARTOON
Message: who’s fault? What impact would the event cause to the key country mentioned?
Eg. there is no justification for US aggression;
Criticising ___;
Communism is a dangerous threat and the struggle against it should continue
Show America’s resoluteness in not bowing down to the Soviets' intimidation in Berlin
View: consequences if left neglected
Eg. the event would lead to war/ conflicts/ no peace in Europe;
__ was justified in their action;
__ was the culprit in the crisis;
Mock ___
(if is critical of something, then maybe the cartoonists thinks that __ should improve
somewhere (reinforce stronger policies)/ the government should take action, else it might
isabelle
lead to bigger conflicts in the future)
Purpose: must have intended outcome of the impact on audience - in specific context!
look at the provenance, what is the desired audience, desired outcome, purpose in context?
Eg. To blame;
To garner support from the public;
To stir anti-US/USSR sentiments among the public;
Propaganda;
To persuade public to oppose the threats posed by __;
To encourage public to encourage g/m to take a firmer stand against __ over the ___;
To put pressure on the g/m to take action
To distance himself / the US from the disaster;
To get the newspaper editors on his side
Tone:
Eg. sarcasm;
critical/ harsh;
hopeful/ supportive;
mocks/ satirical - to make something look foolish, show frailty
TESTING RELIABILITY
(Critical assessment of provenance)
eg. He was trying to clear any concerns of the Supreme Soviet, to convince them to sign the
pact. Hence, he is not reliable.
, Perspective issue - the Truman Doctrine was seen as a provocative act against USSR
isabelle
