Poland Invasion: Essay Planning

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet guides students through planning an essay on the invasion of Poland, focusing on structured paragraph development and critical analysis.

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Poland Invasion: Essay Planning

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Essay Planning: The Invasion of Poland

Essay Question:

How did the invasion of Poland in 1939 influence the start of World War II?

Use the following prompts to plan your essay. Remember to include an introduction, main points with evidence, a counter-argument, and a conclusion.

1.
Outline your thesis statement for this essay. (2 marks)
[2 marks]
2.
Explain the main causes of Germany's decision to invade Poland in 1939. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
3.
Identify two key pieces of evidence that explain why Britain and France responded to the invasion with declarations of war. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
4.
Compare the perspectives of Germany and Britain on the invasion of Poland. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
5.
Analyse how the invasion of Poland marked a turning point in the lead-up to WWII. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
6.
Outline the significance of the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact in the context of the invasion. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
7.
Explain the impact of the invasion of Poland on international relations at the time. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
8.
Write a brief conclusion summarising the importance of the invasion in the outbreak of WWII. (3 marks)
[3 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
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1/1/2026
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