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Essay Planning: The Policy of Appeasement in Modern World History

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet guides students through planning an essay on the policy of appeasement in the context of the lead-up to World War II, encouraging structured thinking and critical analysis.

Topics covered:

#Appeasement
#Explain the consequences of appeasement
#Outbreak
#Compare different perspectives on appeasement
#History
#Standard
#Essay Planning
#Analyse the reasons behind the policy of appeasement

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Essay Planning: The Policy of Appeasement in Modern World History

Subject: HistoryGrade: Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Essay Title and Planning Questions

Essay Title:

Was the policy of appeasement justified in the years leading up to World War II?

Introduction Thesis:

  • Outline the main argument about whether appeasement was a justified response to threats posed by Nazi Germany.

Point 1 with Evidence:

  • Identify a key reason why Britain and France adopted appeasement.
  • Provide specific evidence, such as political, economic, or military considerations.

Point 2 with Evidence:

  • Discuss another factor influencing appeasement, like the desire to avoid another war or the impact of the Treaty of Versailles.
  • Support with historical facts or quotes.

Counter-argument:

  • Present a perspective that criticizes appeasement, including evidence of its failures or risks.
  • Consider alternative strategies that could have been taken.

Conclusion:

  • Summarize the main points.
  • State whether the policy was justified or not, based on the evidence discussed.
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Question 1: Introduction Thesis

Explain the main argument for your essay about whether appeasement was justified in the years before WWII.

1.
What is the main point you will make about appeasement in your essay? (3 marks)
[3 marks]
C

Question 2: Point 1 with Evidence

Identify a key reason why Britain and France adopted appeasement and provide supporting evidence.

1.
Describe why Britain and France chose appeasement and include specific evidence supporting this decision. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
D

Question 3: Point 2 with Evidence

Discuss another reason for appeasement, supported by historical facts.

1.
Explain a second reason for appeasement and support your answer with evidence. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
E

Question 4: Counter-argument

Present a perspective that criticizes appeasement, including evidence of its failures.

1.
Explain why some critics argue that appeasement was a mistake, including evidence. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
F

Question 5: Conclusion

Summarize your main points and state whether the policy of appeasement was justified or not.

1.
Based on your discussion, do you think appeasement was justified? Explain your reasoning. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
G

Question 6: Analyse the Impact of Appeasement

Analyse how the policy of appeasement influenced the outbreak of WWII.

1.
Explain the effect of appeasement on Hitler's actions and the start of WWII. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
H

Question 7: Compare Perspectives

Compare the views of different historians on the policy of appeasement.

1.
Describe two different historian perspectives on appeasement. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
I

Question 8: Critical Reflection

Reflect on whether a different policy could have prevented WWII.

1.
Explain alternative strategies Britain and France could have taken instead of appeasement. (6 marks)
[6 marks]

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