DIOCESAN COLLEGE
HISTORY PAPER
GRADE 9
1.5 HOURS
MAY/JUNE 2015
EXAMINER: MISS F. MALLETT
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
Read the following instructions carefully before answering the questions:
1.
This question paper consists of TWO Sections:
SECTION A: SOURCE-BASED QUESTION (COMPULSORY)
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War Spreads to the Far East
SECTION B: ESSAY QUESTIONS (CHOOSE ANY TWO)
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The War at Sea
Germany in Retreat
Japan in Retreat
Defeat of the Axis
2.
A candidate needs to answer THREE questions: as follows:
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ONE SOURCE-BASED question which counts 40 marks (40 marks)
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TWO ESSAY questions which count 25 marks each (50 marks)
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The total mark for the paper is 90
3.
When candidates answer questions, they are required to demonstrate application of
knowledge, skills and insight
4.
Please write neatly and legibly
5.
Please start each question on a new page
SECTION A: SOURCE – BASED SECTION (COMPULSORY)
ANSWER THE SOURCE – BASED QUESTIONS
QUESTION ONE
Refer to Source 1A
1.1
Name the two countries that have been depicted as cats. (2x1)(2)
1.2
Is the cartoonist supportive of America’s approach to conflict in 1941? Explain
your answer with reference to the cartoon. (3)
Refer to Source 1B
1.3
Using the source and your own knowledge explain why the Cash-and-Carry
policy and the Lend-Lease Act could have been viewed as “aggressive”.
(2x2)(4)
Refer to Source 1A and 1B
1.4
Explain if the cartoon in Source 1B is similar or different to the cartoon in
Source 1A. (2x2)(4)
Refer to Source 1C
1.5
Was the bombing of Pearl Harbour an isolated act of aggression by the
Japanese in the Pacific? Explain with reference to the text. (2)
1.6
Roosevelt states “The United States was at peace with that nation and was
still in conversation with its government and its emperor looking toward the
maintenance of peace in the Pacific.”
Using your own knowledge, explain why you agree or disagree with
Roosevelt’s statement regarding America’s relationship with Japan prior to the
bombing of Pearl Harbour. (2x2)(4)
Refer to Source 1A, 1B and 1C
1.7
Would the cartoonist (Dr Seuss) from Source 1A and 1B support Roosevelt’s
final statement “since the unprovoked and dastardly attack by Japan on
Sunday, December 7th, 1941, a state of war has existed between the United
States and the Japanese empire.”? Explain. (2)
Refer to Source 1D
1.8
Assess the reliability of this source. (3x1)(3)
Refer to Source 1E and 1F
1.10
How are Source 1E and 1F similar? (2x1)(2)
1.11
Why do you think the Japanese published Source 1F with English rather than
Japanese lettering? (2)
1.12
How useful are these sources for a historian studying the conflict between
USA and Japan 1941-1942? (2x2)(4)
Refer to Source 1C-1G
1.9
Ian Toll’s symptoms of “victory disease” include: overconfidence, a failure to
weigh risks properly, and a basic misunderstanding of the enemy”.
Explain in a paragraph of 7-8 lines how sources 1C, 1E, 1F and 1G suggest
that the bombing of Pearl Harbour can be viewed as a case of “victory
disease”. (8)
TOTAL: /40/
SECTION B: ESSAY WRITING
ANSWER ANY TWO ESSAY QUESTIONS. THE ESSAYS SHOULD BE
APPROXIMATELY 1.5 PAGES LONG EACH
QUESTION TWO
The War at Sea (Battles in the Atlantic)
“From December 1939 till at least mid-1943, the war at sea was a combination of old
(giant surface battleships) and new (submarines, tactics and new technology); both
engaged in either defending or attacking the principal target: Allied commercial
shipping.”
Do you agree with this? Comment in detail. /25/
OR
QUESTION THREE
1944: Germany in Retreat
“German military forces particularly on land but also in the air gained some victories
during 1944, but these were overwhelmed this year by much greater and more
successful assaults by British commonwealth and American forces.”
Discuss the above statement. /25/
OR
QUESTION FOUR
1943-1944: Japan in Retreat
“Japan’s military and economy could not cope with the sheer power of America’s
industry and armed forces. Unlike the Germans in Europe, the Japanese forces,
despite desperate attempts at defence were overwhelmed during these years”.
Would this be an accurate description of the war in the Pacific during 1943-44?
/25/
OR
QUESTION FIVE
1945: Defeat of the Axis
“The final defeats of both Japan and Germany were marked by features of what is
called: “Total War” – the involvement, including direct attacks upon the civilian
population, as well as the economy and armed forces; also euphemistically referred
to as “strategic bombing”.
How well does this description portray war events in 1945. /25/
TOTAL: /25/ X 2
/50/
SOURCES
Source 1A
A political cartoon by Dr Seuss depicting the US involvement in the international
struggle in 1941. This cartoon was published in 1941 in a New York newspaper PM.
Source 1B
A political cartoon by Dr Seuss depicting the US involvement in the international
struggle in 1941 through the Cash-Carry policy and the Lend-Lease Act. This
cartoon was published in 1941 in a New York newspaper PM
Cried a clam with an agonized shout, “Don’t be too aggressive, you lout! That’s Hitler’s
Atlantic; You’ll make the man frantic! Good gracious don’t stick your neck out!”
Source 1C
An extract from the “Day of Infamy Speech” delivered by President Franklin D.
Roosevelt's to Congress on December 8, 1941. Accessed via the website:
http://history1900s.about.com/od/franklindroosevelt/a/Day-Of-Infamy-Speech.htm
Yesterday, December 7th, 1941 -- a date which will live in infamy -- the United States of America
was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan.
The United States was at peace with that nation and was still in conversation with its
government and its emperor looking toward the maintenance of peace in the Pacific.
Indeed, one hour after Japanese air squadrons had commenced bombing in the American island of
Oahu, the Japanese ambassador to the United States and his colleague delivered to our Secretary
of State a formal reply to a recent American message.
And while this reply stated that it seemed useless to continue the existing diplomatic negotiations, it
contained no threat or hint of war or of armed attack.
The attack yesterday on the Hawaiian islands has caused severe damage to American naval
and military forces. I regret to tell you that very many American lives have been lost. In
addition, American ships have been reported torpedoed on the high seas between San
Francisco and Honolulu.
Yesterday, the Japanese government also launched an attack against Malaya.
Last night, Japanese forces attacked Hong Kong.
Last night, Japanese forces attacked Guam.
Last night, Japanese forces attacked the Philippine Islands.
Last night, the Japanese attacked Wake Island.
And this morning, the Japanese attacked Midway Island.
Japan has, therefore, undertaken a surprise offensive extending throughout the Pacific
area.
The facts of yesterday and today speak for themselves. The people of the United States have
already formed their opinions and well understand the implications to the very life and safety of our
nation. I believe that I interpret the will of the Congress and of the people when I assert that we will
not only defend ourselves to the uttermost, but will make it very certain that this form of treachery
shall never again endanger us. Hostilities exist. There is no blinking at the fact that our people, our
territory, and our interests are in grave danger. With confidence in our armed forces, with the
unbounding determination of our people, we will gain the inevitable triumph -- so help us God. I ask
that the Congress declare that since the unprovoked and dastardly attack by Japan on
Sunday, December 7th, 1941, a state of war has existed between the United States and the
Japanese empire.
Source 1D
A quote from American military historian Ian Toll’s book “Pacific Crucible: War at Sea
in the Pacific, 1941-1942”. This was accessed via the website:
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/07/opinion/a-reluctant-enemy.html?_r=0
“The Japanese people were rapidly succumbing to what would later be called shoribyo, or
“victory disease”—a faith that Japan was invincible, and could afford to treat its enemies
with contempt. Its symptoms were overconfidence, a failure to weigh risks properly, and a
basic misunderstanding of the enemy.”
Source 1E
An American war poster released in December 1941.
Source 1F
A Japanese war poster released in 1942 “We, the Japanese Forces, pay in deepest
homage to those who died or wounded on the battle fields. We pledge ourselves to
make reprisal (revenge) on our common enemy, America”
Source 1G
An article published in The Coshocton Tribune in Ohio, USA on January 3rd 1942.
The Headline states “26 Nations Join Pact against Axis- Agreement Calls For
United Action And Finish Fight”.