| Date | May 2019 | Marks available | 15 | Reference code | 19M.3op2.HL.TZ0.35 |
| Level | Higher level only | Paper | Paper 3 (History of the Americas) | Time zone | TZ0 |
| Command term | Discuss | Question number | 35 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
Section 18: The Americas (1980–2005)
“The policies of Mulroney (1984–1993) were effective in addressing Canada’s domestic issues.” Discuss.
Markscheme
The question requires that candidates offer a considered and balanced review of the statement. The discussion of domestic issues may extend beyond the timeframe but it must be clearly linked to the policies of Mulroney. Candidates may refer to Mulroney presiding over a period of strong economic growth with high job creation and low inflation, as well as his strong environmental record, which included negotiation of the Acid Rain Accord. Limitations that may be addressed include Mulroney’s passage of the unpopular Goods and Services Tax and the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) or the failed efforts toward constitutional revision.
Examiners report
The question required candidates offer a considered and balanced review of the statement that the policies of Mulroney (1984-1993) were effective in addressing Canada’s domestic issues.
