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32 Mao’s China, 1945–76

Edexcel GCSE History · 1HI0/32 June 2025, Question 3(a)

1HI0/32June 2025Question 3(a)8 marks

For this section, you will need to use the sources and interpretations in the Sources/Interpretations Booklet.

Study Sources B and C.

Source B
Source B: From an article in an American news magazine, published in December 1952. The title of the article was The 'Three-Anti' and 'Five-Anti' Movements in Communist China.

From an article in an American news magazine, published in December 1952. The title of the article was The 'Three-Anti' and 'Five-Anti' Movements in Communist China.

Source C
Source C: An official photograph taken in 1952. It shows a public trial, which was held as part of the 'antis' campaigns.

An official photograph taken in 1952. It shows a public trial, which was held as part of the 'antis' campaigns.

How useful are Sources B and C for an enquiry into the main impact of the 'antis' movements (1951–52)?

Explain your answer, using Sources B and C and your knowledge of the historical context.

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  1. 1HI0/32June 2025Question 3(b)4 marks

    Study Interpretations 1 and 2.

    Interpretation 1
    Interpretation 1: From a history website.

    From a history website.

    Interpretation 2
    Interpretation 2: From The Three and Five Antis Campaign by Stephanie Chung, published 2009.

    From The Three and Five Antis Campaign by Stephanie Chung, published 2009.

    They give different views about the main impact of the 'antis' movements (1951–52).

    What is the main difference between these views?

    Explain your answer, using details from both interpretations.

  2. 1HI0/32June 2025Question 3(c)4 marks
    Interpretation 1
    Interpretation 1: From a history website.

    From a history website.

    Interpretation 2
    Interpretation 2: From The Three and Five Antis Campaign by Stephanie Chung, published 2009.

    From The Three and Five Antis Campaign by Stephanie Chung, published 2009.

    Source B
    Source B: From an article in an American news magazine, published in December 1952. The title of the article was The 'Three-Anti' and 'Five-Anti' Movements in Communist China.

    From an article in an American news magazine, published in December 1952. The title of the article was The 'Three-Anti' and 'Five-Anti' Movements in Communist China.

    Source C
    Source C: An official photograph taken in 1952. It shows a public trial, which was held as part of the 'antis' campaigns.

    An official photograph taken in 1952. It shows a public trial, which was held as part of the 'antis' campaigns.

    Suggest one reason why Interpretations 1 and 2 give different views about the main impact of the 'antis' movements (1951–52).

    You may use Sources B and C to help explain your answer.

  3. 1HI0/32June 2025Question 3(d)20 marks
    Interpretation 1
    Interpretation 1: From a history website.

    From a history website.

    Interpretation 2
    Interpretation 2: From The Three and Five Antis Campaign by Stephanie Chung, published 2009.

    From The Three and Five Antis Campaign by Stephanie Chung, published 2009.

    How far do you agree with Interpretation 2 about the main impact of the 'antis' movements (1951–52)?

    Explain your answer, using both interpretations and your knowledge of the historical context.

    Total for spelling, punctuation, grammar and use of specialist terminology = 4 marks

  4. 1HI0/32June 2025Question 14 marks

    Study Source A below and then answer Question 1.

    Source A
    Source A: From Report from a Chinese Village by Jan Myrdal, published in 1965. Myrdal was a European who lived in a Chinese village for a month in 1962.

    From Report from a Chinese Village by Jan Myrdal, published in 1965. Myrdal was a European who lived in a Chinese village for a month in 1962.

    Give two things you can infer from Source A about the status of women in China under Mao.

    Complete the table below to explain your answer.