Essay Planning: Hadrian's Wall and the Roman Army

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet guides students through planning an essay about the purpose and significance of Hadrian's Wall in Roman Britain. It includes scaffolded questions to develop a balanced and well-structured response.

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Essay Planning: Hadrian's Wall and the Roman Army

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Essay Planning: Hadrian's Wall

Essay Question: How effective was Hadrian's Wall in protecting Roman Britain?

Use the following questions to plan your essay. Each question helps to develop a clear argument supported by evidence and balanced analysis.

1.
Outline your thesis statement in response to the essay question.
[3 marks]
2.
Explain one reason why Hadrian's Wall was built. Use evidence to support your point.
[3 marks]
3.
Compare the evidence for the Wall's role in controlling movement versus its military defense function.
[4 marks]
4.
Analyse how the construction of Hadrian's Wall reflected Roman military strategy.
[6 marks]
5.
Outline the main arguments for and against the effectiveness of Hadrian's Wall.
[4 marks]
6.
Explain the limitations of using archaeological evidence alone to assess the Wall's effectiveness.
[3 marks]
7.
Compare the Roman view of Hadrian's Wall with that of modern historians.
[4 marks]
8.
Evaluate the significance of Hadrian's Wall in the context of Roman Britain.
[6 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
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1/1/2026
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