Standard Grade History

Useful Webpages on WW1

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Causes of World War 1

http://www.historyonthenet.com/WW1/causes.htm

War Breaks Out

http://johndclare.net/causes_WWI4.htm

Trench Warfare

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FsBUXTgt-YE&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3I-VyjZk2a0&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRv56gsqkzs&feature=related

The Home Front

http://www.schoolhistory.co.uk/gcselinks/wars/firstwwlinks/worksheets/impactwwi_women.ppt#257,1,Slide 1 (Women)

http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/defence_of_the_realm_act_of_1914.htm (DORA)

http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/rationing_and_world_war_one.htm (Rationing)

http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&q=german+home+front+ww1&start=0&sa=N (German Home Front - 2nd from top on the list)

The Treaty of Versailles

http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/treaty_of_versailles.htm

The League of Nations

http://www.johndclare.net/league_of_nations_revision.htm

S4 Look at this site

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Here's a very basic, but useful revision site for Britain and the War.

http://www.ellonacademy.org.uk/subjects/Departments/history/standard_grade_pages/revise_standard_grade_history.htm

Study Leave

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If anyone would like individual help over study leave could you let me know. Half an hour now can be really helpful.

If you need to revise a topic, type it into the search box on the blog. If it does not appear, send me a message and I will put some more notes up.

ES6

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ES6 questions are similar to ES5 questions except that you must include recall. You are asked to come to a conclusion. To do this you must follow these steps;

1) In your first paragraph you must write evidence to support the first part of the argument. Use your answer to the ES5 question to get points from the sources. Then put down 1 or 2 points from recall.

2) Do the same for the second part of the argument (even if you do not agree with the argument). Make sure to include recall.

3) Finally, write a third concluding paragraph. This should take the following form;

'In conclusion, the evidence which supports the view that railways were popular is stronger, as both the sources and my recalled knowledge agree that most workers were glad to get cheap holidays'.

Your answer must include a) Sources b) Recall c) Balance

ES5

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In an ES 5 question you will be asked to find information from the sources to back up two sides to an argument. You do not need recall.

Write your answer in 2 paragraphs. Firstly, find 2 or 3 points from the sources which back up the first argument. Quote small sections of the source in your paragraph and remember to say which source you have taken them from.

Then do exactly the same for the second part of the argument in a new paragraph.

The information in Source A which suggests that railways were popular is '............'. Source A also mentions ' ............... '. Furthermore, Source B mentions '...........'.

However, there is information in Source C which states that railways were unpopular, such as '............'. Source C also mentions '................', while Source B states ' ............ '.

ES4 - How fully?

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No Source ever describes an event fully.

Start your answer with - Source A does not describe ....................... fully.

Then mention 2 points which the Source does mention.

Then write 2 points which the Source does not mention.

Here is how your answer should look. Leave a line between 'What's in' and 'What's not'

Source E does not describe the successes of the League of Nations fully. The Source does mention that the League provided refugees with ‘vital help’, and that the World Health Organisation helped to reduce the problem of leprosy in poor countries. (What's In)

However, the Source does not mention the fact that the League was able to solve some territorial disputes, such as the one between Sweden and Finland over the Aaland Islands. The Source also fails to mention that the League helped to reduce the trade in drugs, especially opium. (What's Not in)

ES3 - What is the author's attitude?

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ES3 Explaining Attitudes in Sources

‘Discuss the attitude of the author of Source A’
‘What does the author of Source B think of…’

To answer the question it is vital that you identify the sentiment of the Source. i.e. You describe the overall tone of the Source. Is it positive/negative/angry etc. Then find 3 or 4 different quotes/images in the Source which you can describe.

It is therefore imperative (very important) that you build up a flexible and varied vocabulary.

You must also sum up, in your own words, the attitude of the person who created the Source. Quote individual words to help you.

Here is an example of an ES3 answer. Notice the pattern. Own word then quote.

The author of Source B describes the period of restricted food supply as being extremely negative (Own word) and a ‘terrible time’ (Quote).

The author also details how boring (Own word) rationing became; ‘I got sick of the sight of custard’ (Quote).

The author shows anguish (Own word) and ‘hate’ (Quote) at having to see her mother going hungry.

ES2 - How far do Sources X and Y agree?

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ES2 Comparing Two Sources

‘How far do Sources A and B agree?’ or ‘Compare the views expressed in Sources A and B about….’

This should be a guaranteed full marks every time. You do not need to use recalled knowledge.

1) Find one thing the sources agree/disagree about. Write a line - Sources C and D agree that tanks were used against barbed wire. Then quote the Sources - Source C shows a tank attacking barbed wire, and Source D says 'tanks used against barbed wire'.

This will get you two marks.

2) Repeat Step 1 to get full marks.

Here is an example of how a final answer should look. Try leaving a line between each point of comparison.

Sources B and C agree that conditions were extremely difficult for civilians. Source B says that it was a ‘terrible time’ whilst Source C says that the ‘situation is unbearable’.

Sources B and C also agree that meat was in short supply. Source B says ‘we never saw a piece of meat in ages’ whilst Source C confirms that there was ‘little meat’.

ES1 - How useful?

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ES 1 – Evaluating a Source

This Question will ask how useful/ valuable/reliable a source is.

Firstly, look at the authorship of the Source. Who wrote it?

Then look at the timing of the source. When was it produced?

Then you need to discuss the content of the Source. What does the Source tell you?

Discuss the limitations of the Source. Every Source has limitations. What doesn't the Source tell you?

Here is an example of an answer to an ES1 Question. Notice how points have been developed.

Source A is useful in several ways. It is a primary source from the start of the war when many men were being asked to enlist. (One Mark - Timing) The Source also shows that one of the main enlistment appeals was that Britain was a green and pleasant land that was worth fighting for. (Mark Two - Content) The Source was produced by the Government and thus is likely to give an idealised image of why men joined up. (Mark Three - Authorship) The Source is only one example of government propaganda. It does not show how speeches and films were also used to encourage enlistment. (Mark Four - Limitations)