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The Pals Battalions and the Battle of the Somme

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet explores the formation and role of Pals Battalions during the Battle of the Somme, focusing on chronological understanding and analysis of their significance.

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#Outline the sequence of events involving Pals Battalions during the Battle of the Somme.
#Explain the concept of Pals Battalions and their purpose during WWI.
#Standard
#World War I
#Timeline & Chronology
#History
#Compare different Pals Battalions and their involvement in the Battle of the Somme.
#Analyse the impact of Pals Battalions on communities and soldiers.
#Battle of the Somme
#Pals Battalions

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The Pals Battalions and the Battle of the Somme

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
A

Introduction to Pals Battalions

Source A: Recruitment Poster for Pals Battalions

'Join your local Pals Battalion and serve together for King and Country! United we stand, divided we fall.' Provenance: Wartime recruitment poster issued by the British government in 1914.

1.
Outline what Pals Battalions were and why they were formed during WWI. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Explain the purpose of the recruitment poster shown in Source A and how it might influence men to join the army. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
B

Formation and Deployment of Pals Battalions at the Somme

Source B: Official War Records

'Several Pals Battalions were deployed to the front line during the Battle of the Somme, often suffering heavy casualties.' Provenance: Official military records from 1916.

1.
Compare the experiences of Pals Battalions with regular army units during the Battle of the Somme. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Analyse how the deployment of Pals Battalions affected their local communities after the Battle of the Somme. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
C

The Aftermath and Legacy of Pals Battalions

Source C: Personal Letters from Soldiers

'Our Pals Battalion suffered terribly; many of my friends were killed or wounded...' Provenance: Letters written by soldiers after the Battle of the Somme.

1.
Explain the emotional impact on soldiers and their families caused by the losses of Pals Battalions at the Somme. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the views on Pals Battalions from wartime sources and post-war reflections. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
D

Summary and Reflection

Source D: Historian's View

'The use of Pals Battalions at the Somme demonstrated both the strength of community spirit and the tragic consequences of recruiting based on local ties.' Provenance: Modern historian analysis from 2000.

1.
Outline the main points made by the historian about the legacy of Pals Battalions. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Analyse the significance of Pals Battalions in understanding the social impact of WWI in Britain. (5 marks)
[5 marks]

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