Resistance to aggression by Germany and Japan came in different forms. Why was the French resistance movement able to cause serious problems for the Germans?

Level 4: Explains two reasons. 6 marks
Level 3: Explains one reason. 4-5 marks
Four marks for one explanation, five marks for explanation supported by specific contextual knowledge.
- The resistance movement became more effective towards the end of the war when De Gaulle managed to get many of the different groups to unite and work together. They were particularly effective after D-Day and were a big help to the Allies success. They sabotaged electric power grids and transport and gave the Allies a lot of intelligence.

Level 2: Identifies or describes valid reason(s); addresses the question but does not explain. 2-3 marks

One Level 2 mark for each identification/description.
- Being on the ground, they were able to feed the British intelligence about the Germans.
- They were effective in disrupting German supply and communication lines.
- Some of the Maquis had military training or technical expertise that was very useful.
- They were supported and supplied by the British and Americans.
- They were more effective when they unified in 1943.
- Their knowledge of the local terrain helped them evade capture.
- Their guerrilla tactics were hard for the Germans to deal with.

Level 1: Writes about the topic but does not address the question. 1 mark
- The resistance represented a minority of people in France because most French people were too scared to oppose the Germans. Many in the resistance were very brave.

Accept all valid responses.
Level 0: No creditable response. 0 marks