Grade 11 History Mid-Year Examination Question Paper
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Explain the impact of capitalism on the economy of the USA between 1900-1940.

Capitalism fueled industrial growth and innovation, leading to economic prosperity.

How did different types of sources (visual, text, statistics) contribute to understanding capitalism in the USA from 1900-1940?

Visual sources provided context, text sources offered detailed information, and statistics provided quantitative data.

Discuss the role of bias in historical sources related to capitalism in the USA from 1900-1940.

Bias in sources can distort historical accounts, affecting our understanding of the past.

How reliable are the sources when studying capitalism in the USA from 1900-1940?

<p>Reliability varies among sources; it's essential to cross-reference and verify information.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain how the concept of capitalism evolved in the USA from 1900-1940.

<p>Capitalism in the USA evolved from unregulated markets to greater government intervention during this period.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did capitalism impact social structures in the USA from 1900-1940?

<p>Capitalism led to social stratification, with disparities in wealth and opportunities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Analyze the significance of capitalism in shaping the political landscape of the USA from 1900-1940.

<p>Capitalism influenced policies, elections, and government-business relationships during this era.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Compare and contrast the effects of capitalism on urban versus rural areas in the USA from 1900-1940.

<p>Urban areas saw industrial growth and migration, while rural regions faced agricultural challenges and depopulation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

History Subject Question Paper for Grade 11 Mid-Year Examination

National Senior Certificate Guidelines

  • The test is out of 60 marks, with a time allocation of 1.5 hours
  • The source-based questions have a total mark allocation of 50 marks

Source-Based Questions: Capitalism in the USA, 1900-1940

  • Select three different sources that are relevant to the topic, including at least two different types of sources (e.g., visual, text, statistics)
  • Sources must have captions and references
  • Questions must cover historical thinking skills, including:
    • First and second order concepts
    • Thinking related to historical sources, such as bias, reliability, and usefulness
  • First few questions should be simple, with an appropriate weighting according to Bloom's taxonomy (60% lower order, 40% higher order)

Question Guidelines

  • At least 10 questions in total, engaging with all the sources
  • Questions should be clear, with unambiguous language, and appropriate for the level of the learners
  • Definitions should be included, and instructions should be clear

Essay Question

  • Set an age-appropriate essay/extended writing on the topic of Capitalism in the USA, 1900-1940
  • The essay should be 10 marks

Bloom's Taxonomy Grid Analysis

  • Draw up a grid analysis based on Bloom's taxonomy for the source-based questions

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Prepare for your Grade 11 History Mid-Year Examination with this 60-mark question paper. The test covers topics such as Capitalism in the USA from 1900 to 1940, with source-based questions requiring analysis of various types of sources.

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