| Date | May 2019 | Marks available | 15 | Reference code | 19M.3op1.HL.TZ0.17 |
| Level | Higher level only | Paper | Paper 3 (History of Africa and the Middle East) | Time zone | TZ0 |
| Command term | Evaluate | Question number | 17 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
Section 9: Response to European imperialism (1870–1920)
With reference to the Asante wars (1873, 1896, 1900), evaluate the reasons for Asante resistance and British intervention.
Markscheme
The question requires candidates to make an appraisal of the reasons for Asante resistance to British intervention. The relationship between the Asante and the Fante may be considered. Candidates may also consider the British taking over Fante, which was a vassal state of the Asante Confederation, thus infringing on Asante sovereignty. Candidates may address the Asante desire to control the Gold Coast, which also conflicted with the British desire to control the region for economic, political and strategic reasons. Both the British and the Asante were interested in controlling trade in the region.
Examiners report
This question required candidates to make an appraisal of the reasons for the Asante resistance to British intervention and British reasons for intervening in the Asante Empire. There were some strong, comprehensive response which provided details on both the British and Asante side in all three wars. Weaker responses either lacked depth of knowledge or failed to cover all three wars. Some weaker responses also covered only the Asante component of the question.
