Comparison Questions

• For these questions, you are asked how far two sources agree or disagree

• E.g. To what extent do Sources A and B agree about trench warfare?

4 marks

Comparison Questions

• You have to:

1. Identify what the sources agree/disagree about (simple comparison)

2. Pick out the information from each of the sources (developed comparison)

• This process will get you two marks so you have to do it twice for 4/4

Group Task

• You will be given two sources

• In your groups, identify the 4 things that the sources agree on

• Write your answers on flipchart paper

Group Task 2

• On another sheet of flipchart paper, divide the page into two columns

• Put the headings Source A and Source B

Source A Source B

Group Task 2

• Now write the specific parts of each source that agree in each column, eg.

Source A Source B

“Trench warfare was a horrifying experience for all those involved”

“Fighting in trenches was far from enjoyable for soldiers”

Source A

Trench warfare was a horrifying experience for all those involved. It seemed like no-one could win – the Germans would advance a few yards and then get pushed back and the allies did the same. In addition, disease was rife within the trenches. There was always the danger of a gas attack which terrified soldiers.

Source B

Fighting in trenches was far from enjoyable for soldiers. If men weren’t killed by bullets or shells they might die from some horrible illness or contract trench foot. The use of poisonous gas was something which mean feared in particular. The fighting eventually reached a stalemate when neither side could make the breakthrough.

Source A

Trench warfare was a horrifying experience for all those involved. It seemed like no-one could win – the Germans would advance a few yards and then get pushed back and the allies did the same. In addition, disease was rife within the trenches. There was always the danger of a gas attack which terrified soldiers.

Source B

Fighting in trenches was far from enjoyable for soldiers. If men weren’t killed by bullets or shells they might die from some horrible illness or contract trench foot. The use of poisonous gas was something which mean feared in particular. The fighting eventually reached a stalemate when neither side could make the breakthrough.

Source A

Trench warfare was a horrifying experience for all those involved. It seemed like no-one could win – the Germans would advance a few yards and then get pushed back and the allies did the same. In addition, disease was rife within the trenches. There was always the danger of a gas attack which terrified soldiers.

Source B

Fighting in trenches was far from enjoyable for soldiers. If men weren’t killed by bullets or shells they might die from some horrible illness or contract trench foot. The use of poisonous gas was something which mean feared in particular. The fighting eventually reached a stalemate when neither side could make the breakthrough.

Source A

Trench warfare was a horrifying experience for all those involved. It seemed like no-one could win – the Germans would advance a few yards and then get pushed back and the allies did the same. In addition, disease was rife within the trenches. There was always the danger of a gas attack which terrified soldiers.

Source B

Fighting in trenches was far from enjoyable for soldiers. If men weren’t killed by bullets or shells they might die from some horrible illness or contract trench foot. The use of poisonous gas was something which mean feared in particular. The fighting eventually reached a stalemate when neither side could make the breakthrough.

Source A

Trench warfare was a horrifying experience for all those involved. It seemed like no-one could win – the Germans would advance a few yards and then get pushed back and the allies did the same. In addition, disease was rife within the trenches. There was always the danger of a gas attack which terrified soldiers.

Source B

Fighting in trenches was far from enjoyable for soldiers. If men weren’t killed by bullets or shells they might die from some horrible illness or contract trench foot. The use of poisonous gas was something which mean feared in particular. The fighting eventually reached a stalemate when neither side could make the breakthrough.

Model answer…

• Sources A and B agree that soldiers did not enjoy trench warfare. Source A says “trench warfare was a horrifying experience for all those involved” and Source B says “fighting in trenches was far from enjoyable for soldiers”.

• 2 marks

Comparison Questions

Lesson Starter

1. How many marks are comparison questions worth?

2. For full marks, how many comparisons to you have to make?

Source AThere is no doubt in my mind that Germany is to blame for the war. The Kaiser would stop at nothing to provoke the rest of Europe into fighting. He has blood on his hands.

Source BIt would be wrong to say that one country was at fault for the Great War. Britain, France, Germany and Austria Hungary were all responsible for the bloodshed. The Kaiser was no more intent on war than the leaders of Britain and France.

How far do Sources A and B disagree about the causes of World War One?

How far do Sources A and B disagree about the causes of World War One?

The sources disagree about…

This is because Source A says “___________” and Source B disagrees saying “____________”.

The sources also disagree about…

This is because Source A says “____________” and Source B disagrees saying “____________”.

2011 General Q3 (WW1)