Essay Planning: The Stalemate of Trench Warfare in World War I

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
7 questions
~14 mins
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This worksheet guides students in planning an essay on the role of trench warfare in causing and prolonging the stalemate during World War I. It scaffolds the essay structure with specific questions to develop a balanced argument.

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Essay Planning: The Stalemate of Trench Warfare in World War I

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Essay Planning: The Role of Trench Warfare in the Stalemate of World War I

Question: How did trench warfare contribute to the stalemate during World War I?**

Use the questions below to plan your essay, ensuring you include an introduction, main points with evidence, a counter-argument, and a conclusion. Remember to explain, compare, and analyse key ideas.

1.
Outline your introduction thesis statement explaining the significance of trench warfare in causing the stalemate.
[3 marks]
2.
Explain how the construction and nature of trench warfare contributed to the stalemate with specific evidence.
[4 marks]
3.
Compare the impact of trench warfare on the duration of WWI with other military strategies used during the war.
[4 marks]
4.
Analyse the reasons why trench warfare contributed to a prolonged stalemate during WWI.
[5 marks]
5.
Evaluate the effectiveness of trench warfare in achieving military objectives during WWI.
[5 marks]
6.
Explain why trench warfare led to a stalemate despite technological advances in weaponry.
[3 marks]
7.
Outline the main points you will include in your essay about how trench warfare caused the stalemate.
[3 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
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1/1/2026
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