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** Question 5 — Option B: China 1927–1949 ** (25 marks) (a) Evaluate the view that nationalism was the dominant historical force in China in the period 1927–1949. ** OR ** (b) To what extent was the Long March responsible for the ultimate victory of the Chinese Communist Party? ·  quest for political stability and national unification ·  nature and impact of nationalism ·  nature and impact of communism ·  development and impact of Maoism ·  nature, impact of and response to Japanese imperialism ·  reasons for the Communist victory ·  Chinese Communist Party (CCP) ideology ·  rise and consolidation of Maoism ·  the Long March and its political and social consequences Most candidates were able to display their knowledge about the National Study. Candidates need to focus directly on the set question and the key features and issues raised. Where relevant, students need to be able to deal with the key features and issues across the full time period of each national study if required.  __ HSC QUESTION 2007  __ Question 5 — Option B: China 1927–1949 (25 marks) (a) Evaluate the view that nationalism was the dominant historical force in China in the period 1927–1949. OR    (b) To what extent was the Long March responsible for the ultimate victory of the Chinese Communist Party? Key features and issues: ·  quest for political stability and national unification ·  nature and impact of nationalism ·  nature and impact of communism ·  development and impact of Maoism ·  nature, impact of and response to Japanese imperialism ·  reasons for the Communist victory 2 The rise of Mao Zedong ·  Chinese Communist Party (CCP) ideology ·  rise and consolidation of Maoism ·  the Long March and its political and social consequences Marker Comments General Comments Most candidates were able to display their knowledge about the National Study. Candidates need to focus directly on the set question and the key features and issues raised. Where relevant, students need to be able to deal with the key features and issues across the full time period of each national study if required. Percentage of Candidates Attempting Options Germany 1918–1939 || 65% || Russia/Soviet Union 1917–1941 || 19% || USA 1919–1941 || 6% || South Africa 1960–1994 || 4% || China 1927–1949 || 2% || India/Japan/Australia/Indonesia || less than 4% || <span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">
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