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Global Impact of the Great Depression: Essay Planning

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
7 questions
~14 mins
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A structured worksheet to help students plan essays on the global effects of the Great Depression, focusing on structuring arguments and supporting evidence.

Topics covered:

#Analyse the causes and effects of the Great Depression globally
#History
#Global Impact
#Great Depression
#Standard
#Essay Planning
#Compare different countries' experiences during the Depression
#Develop structured essays with clear arguments and supporting evidence

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Global Impact of the Great Depression: Essay Planning

Subject: HistoryGrade: Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Essay Planning: The Global Impact of the Great Depression

Essay Question:

To what extent did the Great Depression have a global impact on different countries?

Use this planning worksheet to structure your essay by answering the following questions.

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Introduction: Thesis Statement

Outline your overall argument in response to the essay question. Think about the main point you will develop in your essay regarding how widespread and varied the impact of the Great Depression was across the world.

1.
Explain what the thesis statement of your essay will be regarding the global impact of the Great Depression. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
C

Point 1: Economic Impact on Countries

Discuss how the Great Depression affected the economies of different countries, providing specific examples and evidence.

1.
Explain how the Great Depression impacted the economy of the United States. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Compare the economic impacts of the Great Depression on the USA and Germany. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
D

Point 2: Social and Political Effects

Analyze how the economic hardships caused by the Great Depression led to social unrest and political changes in different countries.

1.
Explain the social effects of the Great Depression in Britain. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Analyse how the political landscape in Japan changed as a result of the Great Depression. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
E

Counter-argument: Variations in Impact

Outline differing perspectives on how severe the impact of the Great Depression was in various regions.

1.
Compare perspectives on the severity of the Great Depression in the USA and Latin America. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
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Conclusion: Summarising the Impact

Summarise your overall view of how the Great Depression affected countries worldwide, based on your points.

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Outline your conclusion about the global impact of the Great Depression. (3 marks)
[3 marks]

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