History Grade 12 Sample Essay Questions from the Exam Paper These notes will give you a structure on how to answer essay history questions. These questions are. out of 50 marks
QUESTION 1: CIVIL RESISTANCE, 1970s TO 1980s: SOUTH AFRICA
The philosophy of Black Consciousness successfully instilled blacks with pride and self-belief to start challenging apartheid South Africa in the 1970s.
Do you agree with this statement? Support your line of argument with relevant historical evidence.
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QUESTION 2: THE COMING OF DEMOCRACY TO SOUTH AFRICA AND COMING TO TERMS WITH THE PAST
Explain to what extent compromises by different role players (political parties) remained a key feature that paved the way for a new political dispensation in South Africa in 1994.
Use relevant evidence to support your line of argument.
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QUESTION 3: THE END OF THE COLD WAR AND A NEW WORLD ORDER
The policy changes by Mikhail Gorbachev in the Soviet Union from 1985 led to its disintegration in 1991, however, they also brought positive results for South African politics.
Critically discuss this statement. Support your line of argument with relevant historical evidence.
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