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Which statement about the Kronstadt Rising illustrates its significance?
Which statement about the Kronstadt Rising illustrates its significance?
What was a primary objective of the New Economic Policy?
What was a primary objective of the New Economic Policy?
Which factor primarily contributed to the failures of War Communism?
Which factor primarily contributed to the failures of War Communism?
When evaluating the reliability of historical sources, which aspect is most crucial?
When evaluating the reliability of historical sources, which aspect is most crucial?
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Which component is essential for effective paragraph writing in history?
Which component is essential for effective paragraph writing in history?
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What was a key characteristic of War Communism that contributed to its failures?
What was a key characteristic of War Communism that contributed to its failures?
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Which factor was most influential in the shift to the New Economic Policy (NEP)?
Which factor was most influential in the shift to the New Economic Policy (NEP)?
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What aspect of the Kronstadt Rising was significant in terms of historical interpretation?
What aspect of the Kronstadt Rising was significant in terms of historical interpretation?
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What is a critical skill needed when analyzing the reliability of historical sources?
What is a critical skill needed when analyzing the reliability of historical sources?
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What is an important element to include in paragraph writing for history?
What is an important element to include in paragraph writing for history?
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Study Notes
Action Verbs
- List, mention, etc. are action verbs used in source-based questions
- These action verbs expect you to find answers within the source
- Example: According to this source, what are the key events of the American Civil War?
How to Prepare for Source-Based Questions
- Understand the story and its concepts
- Work through past papers to practice
- Understand the phrasing of the questions
- Analyze the questions
- Use a pencil and work with the sources
- Know the content of the sources
- Prepare for source-based questions
Source-Based Questions
- Be guided by the mark allocation per question
- Short response for 1 mark: Extract information from the source
- Complex response for 2 marks: Provide definitions or explanations
- Complex responses for 4 marks: Provide interpretations or explanations
Cognitive Levels of Questions
- Extract evidence from sources: What information in the source tells you about...?
- Quote evidence from the source: Quote evidence from the source...
- List reasons from the source: List reasons from the source….
Communism in Russia 1900 -1940
- Communism in Russia was a significant historical period
- Capitalism in the USA 1900 - 1940 is also covered
Paragraph Writing
- Develop a line of argument using the PEEL method
Essay Questions - Stalin’s Five Year Plans
- Take a stance: To a great extent, to some extent, to a lesser extent
- Elaborate on why a stance was chosen
- Orientate the marker by referring to the information that will be in the essay
The PEEL Method
- Introduce the essay by taking a line of argument or making a major point
- Explain in detail the main point, how it relates to the question, and its line of argument
- Use examples to support and sustain the line of argument
- Link the line of argument throughout the essay and write coherently
Capitalism in the USA 1900-1940
- This topic is important for learning and understanding US history
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This quiz will guide you through the preparation strategies for source-based questions, focusing on action verbs such as list and mention. You'll learn to extract information effectively and understand how to respond based on mark allocation. Practice analyzing past papers to enhance your skills in answering complex inquiries.
