Life in Nazi Germany, 1933–1945

Mark Scheme 1 (02)

Mark Scheme

Level 1 1–6 marks	The answer is based on either own knowledge or sources. It is likely to be generalised, descriptive and/or assertive, and with little focus on the question.
Level 2 7–11 marks	The answer may be based on relevant selection of material either from the sources or from own knowledge, or they may be combined. The answer will be mainly descriptive about Nazi propaganda with limited links to the question of how it contributed to providing support for the Nazis; or the answer may be explicit about the question but containing limited support.
Level 3 12–16 marks	The answer shows developed understanding of the issue of how propaganda contributed to the security of the Nazi regime, using material both from the sources and from own knowledge. The answer is likely to lack depth or balance in assessing the importance of propaganda, but will be a relevant response, and there will be some understanding of interpretations.
Level 4 17–21 marks	The answer shows explicit understanding of the demands of the question and provides a balanced explanation of the role of propaganda, backed up by appropriate evidence from the sources and own knowledge, with a good understanding of interpretations, for example of how important propaganda was in relation to other factors such as the threat of the terror state. The answer may focus on propaganda alone, or it may balance propaganda against other relevant factors.
Level 5 22–24 marks	The answer is well focused and closely argued – supported by precise use of evidence from the sources and own knowledge. There will be a well-developed understanding of interpretations leading to a good understanding, with judgement, of the role of propaganda in the Nazi state. As with L4, the answer may focus on propaganda alone, or may balance propaganda against other relevant factors.