That should be enough for a band 6.
Yes, I definitely agree with Russia.. The Treaty of Brest-Litovsk question was easier than foreign policy etc. I basically said that yes the Treaty was significant in achieving the Bolshevik peace promise and avoiding the long term constraints of WWI and thus consolidating power, and then branched out by saying that while the Treaty was significant, it wasn't the only factor in consolidation. (TBL, Initial decrees/reforms, Lenin's leadership in early consolidation, the implementation of a coercive apparatus, war communism and NEP). Conflict in Indochina was another question where you could do this - with the Tet Offensive option. I talked about how Tet was extremely significant in bringing about victory, by serving as a stimulus to intensified anti-war movements etc, while strengthening Communist morale through a psychological victory vs the US deterioration of morale on both the war and home front. Then went on to say how Tet was not the only factor in bringing about victory (talked about Tet itself, tactics and strategies of NVA/NLF, then USA/ ARVN, and anti-war movement). WWI was pretty good- know I got one multi choice wrong though
And Trotsky (personality) was the easiest section by far. So easy/predictable, and perfect to adapt an essay. Hopefully the next few HSC exams go like Modern.. haha I wrote about the beginning of her film career up to de-Nazification I think.
According to the syllabus, Riefenstahl's rise to prominence encompasses her directorial feat of 'The Blue Light' (1932), her meeting with Hitler at Wilmershaven, the banning of Jews from the film industry and her first party film 'Victory of the Faith' (1933). You would have to mention those, except for maybe the banning of Jews in the film industry, to get the 10/10.
I defs remember writing Hitler at Wilmershaven, and MAYBE Victory of Faith (not sure if in section 1 or 2 where I wrote that). Forgot banning of Jews from Ufa though. Dame
Hm... I wrote about her starring in Arnold Fanck's films. I didn't write abou the banning of the Jews, and I didn't write about 'Victory of the Faith' but I wrote about her other ones like 'Day of Freedom' and 'Triumph of the Will'. I knew there was a third one (VoF) but I forgot the name of it gahhh otherwise would've included it. Oh, and I wrote about her meeting with Hitler as well.
Part a of the personality section is all about the syllabus and biographical detail, not argument. Though you may attribute her early pursuits as projecting Riefenstahl's prominence, you won't receive 7/10 if you haven't outlined those listed events.
Yeah that's fine! I also wrote on Arnold Fancks' films particularly 'The Mountain of Destiny' as it was the springboard for Leni to enter into film, learn about cinematography, skills in which would eventually elevate her to prominence.
OMG HAYLEY. I also talked about those things in Conflict in EuropeGreat Depression: Treaty of Versailles, 1st Eco crisis, stresemann era built on weak foundations, GD then political turmoil (abuse of powers, rivalries etc)
Speer: Bio was First Architect, Germania/Reich Chancellery and Armaments. Essay talked about those things and ability to demonstrate power of Nazi party + war effort
Nazi-Soviet NA Pact: without it, hitler may have not invaded Poland as threat of two front war was too risky, appeasement + collective security/League more significant though as allowed Hitler to defy
Hoping for 20-21/24/22-23/20-22
Overall raw mark of 85+
I want a band 5!!
Hayley
-high five-. For Germany I chose the social and cultural life question and just mentioned the initial consolidation of Nazi power 1933-34 (Enabling Act and Gleichschaltung), Nazi State Police, Propaganda and Racial policy. I could have talked about Hitler Youth and the role of women but I didn't have enough time to fit all that in. I just hope everything I wrote was sufficient enough for me to get a B6 though!