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Poland Invasion Source Analysis

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
7 questions
~14 mins
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A source analysis worksheet examining the invasion of Poland in 1939, focusing on understanding the primary source, its context, and evaluating its usefulness.

Topics covered:

#Outbreak
#Analyse the content and purpose of primary sources
#History
#Standard
#Explain the reliability and limitations of sources
#Compare different aspects of historical sources
#Poland Invasion
#Source Analysis (Text)

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Poland Invasion Source Analysis

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Source Analysis: The Invasion of Poland

Source A: Diary Entry of a Polish Soldier

"The German forces advanced rapidly through our defenses, bombing our cities and causing chaos among civilians. We fought bravely, but their tanks and aircraft overwhelmed us. The streets were filled with smoke and fear, as families fled and soldiers prepared for the worst. It was a time of despair and uncertainty, as our country was invaded without warning. We knew this was the beginning of a brutal war." Provenance: Jan Kowalski, September 1939, diary entry written during the invasion.

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Questions

1.
What does Source A tell us about what happened during the invasion of Poland? (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Who wrote Source A, and what might this tell us about its purpose? (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
How useful is this source for understanding the invasion of Poland? Explain your answer. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
4.
Compare the information in Source A with what you know about the invasion of Poland from other sources. What are the similarities or differences? (4 marks)
[4 marks]
5.
Outline how the purpose of Source A affects how we should interpret its content. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
6.
Analyse how the source helps us understand the human impact of the invasion. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
7.
Compare the reliability of this source with official military reports about the invasion. What are the strengths and limitations? (6 marks)
[6 marks]

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