Unit 9: Paper 2 — Popular Movements
Topic 9.4: What was the impact of popular movements? Questions
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What event accompanied Indian independence in August 1947, causing mass displacement and violence?
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Which two US laws are identified as the major political wins of the Civil Rights Movement?
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In which year did South Africa hold its first fully democratic election, bringing Nelson Mandela to power?
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Explain a relevant example of political change resulting from a popular movement, from your thematic study.
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According to this thematic study, what is a key difference between de jure and de facto equality in South Africa after 1994?
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Explain a relevant example of a marginalized group experiencing only partial gains from a popular movement, from your thematic study.
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Who wrote the equality clauses of India's 1950 constitution and introduced reserved seats in government for lower castes?
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Explain a relevant example of social change lagging behind political change, from your thematic study.
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Analyse cause and consequence, using one example from your thematic study.
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Analyse perspectives, using one example from your thematic study.
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Analyse continuity and change, using one example from your thematic study.
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Evaluate the view that legal change is easier to achieve than social change for popular movements. Refer to two examples from two different regions.
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To what extent did popular movements achieve their original political goals? Refer to two examples from two different regions.
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Discuss the impact of popular movements on women, with reference to two examples from two different regions.
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Examine the significance of new constitutions in securing the impact of popular movements. Refer to two examples from two different regions.
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