1. Judgement B
“Germans benefited from rising living standards in the years 1933-39.” Do
you agree? Explain your answer. (16)
You may use the following in your answer and any other information of your own
• 1933: Six million Germans were unemployed.
• During the 1930s 7,000km of motorways were built.
• 1935: The Reich Labour Service was introduced.
Level 1 Simple statement(s) offered, showing some relevant knowledge.
Students give facts about Germany between 1933-39.
1-4 marks
Answer lacks clarity and organisation. No credit for simply copying out the bullet points without developing it.
Level 2 Statement(s) are developed with support from material which is mostly relevant and accurate.
Students describe what happened to workers in 1933-39. Links to whether living standards improved remain implicit.
5-8 marks
Evidence of material selected, but paragraphs lack clarity or organisation. Top of level for depth/range of material offered.
Level 3 The answer shows understanding of the focus of the question and is able to support points made with sufficient accurate and
relevant material.
9-12 marks Student gives examples of living standards improving and deteriorating. More explicit explaining of why each example demonstrates
either an increase, decrease or continuity in living standards.
Writing is well organised and material selected carefully. Top of the level for answers with a range of detail.
Level 4 The answer sustains its focus on the question. It is supported by precisely selected and accurate material.
Student analysis the extent to which living standards improved.
13-16 marks
Writing is well organised, precise and selects relevant material throughout. Top of the level for answers that make and support a
judgement on the proposition of the question.
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