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Cause and Consequence of the Pals Battalions in the Battle of the Somme

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
7 questions
~14 mins
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This worksheet explores the causes and consequences of the formation of Pals Battalions during the Battle of the Somme, focusing on their social and military significance.

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#Explain the reasons behind the formation of Pals Battalions
#Battle of the Somme
#Analyze the consequences of Pals Battalions' involvement in the Battle of the Somme
#Pals Battalions
#History
#Cause and Consequence
#Compare the social impact of Pals Battalions on communities

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Cause and Consequence of the Pals Battalions in the Battle of the Somme

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Introduction to Pals Battalions

Source A: Recruitment Poster for Pals Battalions

'Join your local Pals Battalion and serve alongside friends and neighbors in the fight for Britain!' Provenance: British War Office, 1915.

1.
Explain why communities were encouraged to form Pals Battalions during WWI. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the reasons for forming Pals Battalions with traditional military recruitment methods. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
B

Social Impact of Pals Battalions

Source B: Newspaper Article, 1916

'Many communities have sent entire groups of friends and neighbors to the front, strengthening local pride but also causing devastating losses.' Provenance: British newspaper, 1916.

1.
Outline the social impact of Pals Battalions on local communities. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the social impact of Pals Battalions to traditional army recruitment. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
C

Consequences of Pals Battalions' Involvement in the Battle of the Somme

Source C: War Memoir Excerpt

'The heavy losses of Pals Battalions at the Somme left many towns in mourning, with entire groups wiped out.' Provenance: Memoir of a soldier, 1917.

1.
Explain the immediate consequences of the heavy losses suffered by Pals Battalions at the Battle of the Somme. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Analyze how the involvement of Pals Battalions at the Somme influenced public perception of the war. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Outline the long-term social consequences of the Pals Battalions' involvement in WWI. (3 marks)
[3 marks]

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