1. Answering Paper 1
As historians, our training and discipline is based on documentary evidence.
David Dixon

2. Doing the exam Four questions, four sources. Question Minutes 1a 5 1b2 10 3 15 4 25
Total 60

3. 1a. Why, according to Source A, did…
The first reason given by the source is that [...]
The second reason given by the source is that [...]
The third reason given by the source is that [...]
3 marks

4. 1b. What message is conveyed by Source B?
One message conveyed by the source is that [...], because the source says / shows [...]
A second message conveyed by the source is that [...] because the source says / shows [...]
2 marks

5. 2. With reference to the origins and purpose, assess the value and limitations of Source A for historians studying…
Source A is valuable because […refer to origin and / or purpose]
The limitations of Source A are that […refer to origin and / or purpose]
4 marks

6. 3. Compare and contrast what Sources B and D reveal about…
Firstly, both source agree that […] – Source C says that […] and Source D says that […].
Secondly, both source agree that […] – Source C says that […] and Source D says that […].
Thirdly, both source agree that […] – Source C says that […] and Source D says that […].
6 marks

7. 4. Using the sources and your own knowledge, evaluate…
A section providing one interpretation (the interpretation provided by the question if appropriate)*
A section which provides an second interpretation*
A section which provides a third interpretation *
*Each of these sections should use sources, background knowledge and (if possible) historiography
A conclusion showing how the truth of the statement depends on factors like when / where you are looking; the best candidates will pick fault with loaded words in the question like "totally", "mainly", "brutal" and suggest better ones.
9 marks

8. 1a. According to source A, why does Tom usually chase Jerry?
Although cats typically chase mice to consume them, it is quite rare for Tom to actually try to consume Jerry. Most of his attempts are just to torment or humiliate Jerry, sometimes in revenge, and sometimes to obtain a reward from a human for catching Jerry. By the final "fade-out" of each cartoon, Jerry usually emerges triumphant, while Tom is shown as the loser.

9. 1b. What message is conveyed by the source?

10. 2. Assess the values and limitations of source C for an historian studying the changes in behaviour of cats around mice

11. 3. Compare and contrast what sources B and D reveal about Tom and Jerry’s relationship

12. 4. Using the sources and your own knowledge, evaluate…