GENDA SECONDARY SCHOOL FORM SIX SPECIAL EXAM (With marking scheme)

THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA

PRESIDENT'S OFFICE

REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

MBULU TOWN COUNCIL

GENDA SECONDARY SCHOOL FORM SIX SPECIAL EXAM

HISTORY 2

TIME: 3:00 Hours 2025

INSTRUCTIONS

1. This paper consists of seven questions
2. Answer total of five questions, question one is compulsory
3. All writing must be in blue or black pen except drawings which must be in pencil
4. Write your examination number in every page of your answer booklets

QUESTIONS

1. What was new in the new model trade union? Give six points

Or

Slave trade was incompatible with industrial development and humanity. Justify this statement in six points

2. Asses eight attempts so far taken by third world countries to contain underdevelopment

3. Though the 1848 revolutions played the significance role in the development of democracy in Europe but were mostly Vain. Discuss with six points

4. The united state of America economic recovery program of 1947 was unforgettable framework in the capitalist history due to its succeeded glorified functions. Justify the statement with six points.

5. The emergence of new nation of Germany in 1871 was not "a one-night process" this statement was said by Mr. Maisha plus the historian expert of Mbulu district. Analyze how the European societies were affected by that process (provide six points)

6. Discuss six forces that led improvement of relation between the antagonists of the cold war after 1953.

7. "Chinese communist revolution was a salvation to the third word countries" prove the statement by using six points

"You define your own life. Don't let other people write your script"

Prepared by sir. Paschal Endesh

GENDA SECONDARY SCHOOL

HISTORY 2 EXAM ANSWERS

QUESTION 1: What was new in the new model trade union? Give six points

The new model trade unions (mid-19th century Britain) introduced:

1. Permanent organization - Unlike temporary unions, they had continuous existence
2. Skilled workers focus - Organized by craft rather than industry
3. Paid officials - Full-time administrators to manage union affairs
4. Subscription fees - Regular membership payments for sustainability
5. Moderate approach - Favored negotiation over confrontation
6. Benefit schemes - Provided sickness, unemployment, and funeral benefits

OR

QUESTION 1 ALTERNATIVE: Slave trade was incompatible with industrial development and humanity. Justify this statement in six points

1. Economic inefficiency - Slave labor was less productive than wage labor needed for industrialization
2. Capital allocation - Slave trade diverted investment from industrial development
3. Market limitations - Slaves as non-wage earners couldn't participate in consumer markets
4. Technological stagnation - Slavery discouraged labor-saving innovations
5. Moral contradictions - Enlightenment ideals of liberty clashed with slavery
6. Social unrest - Slave systems created instability that hindered economic progress

QUESTION 2: Assess eight attempts so far taken by third world countries to contain underdevelopment

1. Import substitution - Developing domestic industries to replace imports
2. Structural adjustment programs - Economic reforms under IMF/World Bank
3. Regional cooperation - Organizations like ECOWAS, SADC for collective development
4. South-South cooperation - Collaboration among developing nations
5. Nationalization - Taking control of key industries from foreign companies
6. Land reforms - Redistribution of agricultural land to peasants
7. Education investment - Improving human capital through schools and training
8. Diversification - Moving away from dependence on single commodities

QUESTION 3: Though the 1848 revolutions played the significant role in the development of democracy in Europe but were mostly vain. Discuss with six points

Significant role:

1. Spread liberal ideals of constitutional government
2. Highlighted working class demands (Chartism in England)
3. Inspired later democratic movements

Mostly vain because:

4. Most revolutions were crushed by conservative forces
5. Little immediate constitutional change resulted
6. Nationalist aspirations often failed (e.g., Italian/German unification)

QUESTION 4: The United States of America economic recovery program of 1947 was unforgettable framework in the capitalist history due to its succeeded glorified functions. Justify the statement with six points

The Marshall Plan (1947) was significant because:

1. Provided $13 billion (≈$150 billion today) to rebuild Western Europe
2. Prevented spread of communism by stabilizing economies
3. Created markets for U.S. goods through European recovery
4. Established economic cooperation leading to EU precursors
5. Demonstrated effectiveness of capitalist aid vs. Soviet alternatives
6. Set precedent for future development assistance programs

QUESTION 5: Analyze how the European societies were affected by the emergence of new nation of Germany in 1871 (provide six points)

1. Balance of power shift - Germany became dominant continental power
2. French resentment - Loss of Alsace-Lorraine created lasting tension
3. Economic competition - German industry rivaled Britain's
4. Colonial rivalry - Germany sought overseas empire, competing with others
5. Military buildup - Triggered arms race across Europe
6. Alliance systems - Led to complex treaties dividing Europe into camps

QUESTION 6: Discuss six forces that led improvement of relation between the antagonists of the cold war after 1953

1. Death of Stalin - New Soviet leadership (Khrushchev) more open to dialogue
2. Nuclear stalemate - Mutually assured destruction necessitated diplomacy
3. Economic strains - Both sides needed to reduce military spending
4. Third World non-alignment - Countries like India mediated tensions
5. Cultural exchanges - Artistic/scientific contacts built understanding
6. Peaceful coexistence policy - Khrushchev's doctrine accepting competition without war

QUESTION 7: "Chinese communist revolution was a salvation to the third world countries" prove the statement by using six points

1. Alternative development model - Showed non-Western path to modernization
2. Anti-colonial inspiration - Supported liberation movements in Africa/Asia
3. Technical assistance - Provided aid projects (e.g., Tanzania-Zambia railway)
4. Diplomatic counterweight - Balanced Western influence in global affairs
5. Cheap manufactured goods - Later provided affordable products
6. Agricultural innovations - Shared rice-farming techniques etc.

Prepared based on Genda Secondary School History 2 Exam

Reference: Paschal Endesh Revision Materials