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Analysis of Haig's Role in the Battle of the Somme

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
7 questions
~14 mins
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This worksheet encourages students to analyze a primary source related to Haig's leadership during the Battle of the Somme, focusing on content, provenance, and reliability.

Topics covered:

#Source Analysis (Text)
#Standard
#Battle of the Somme
#Analyse primary sources to understand historical perspectives
#Explain the content and purpose of historical sources
#Haig
#History
#Compare different aspects of source reliability

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Analysis of Haig's Role in the Battle of the Somme

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Source Analysis of Haig's Leadership during the Battle of the Somme

Source A: Report on Haig's Command

"General Haig was determined to press on with the offensive despite heavy casualties and the slow progress. His leadership was characterized by a belief in the importance of attrition and a willingness to accept high casualties as necessary for victory. Critics argue that his strategies led to unnecessary suffering, while supporters claim he was following the best military advice available. Provenance: Official War Office report, 1916, military report"

1.
Describe the main content of Source A regarding Haig's leadership. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Explain the provenance of Source A and how it might influence its content. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Compare the usefulness of Source A for understanding Haig’s leadership with a personal soldier's account. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
4.
Outline the limitations of relying solely on Source A to judge Haig's leadership during the Battle of the Somme. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
5.
Analyse how the source helps you understand the debate about Haig’s effectiveness as a leader. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
6.
Compare the perspectives in Source A with a historian's opinion on Haig's leadership. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
7.
Summarize what you have learned about Haig's leadership from this source and your own knowledge. (4 marks)
[4 marks]

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