Question Type 4

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Question Type 4

• How Fully.

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Remember what you need to do!

• Asks about a specific issue i.e. Scots on the
  Western front
• Wants to find out how much you know on the
  subject
• Use one of the phrases we have learned

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Allocated Marks

• (1) Select the relevant points from the source
  and develop each point with recalled detailed
  knowledge (4 Marks)
• (2) You must then bring in your own knowledge to
  show there are other relevant points (7Marks)

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Examine the question answer

• The source is on p133 of John Kerr Workbook

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• Source B is by John A. Kerr from the book
  Scotland and the impact of the Great War
  1914-1928
• In 1914 the UK had a Liberal Government and in
  Scotland the Liberals were the most powerful
  political party. The Conservative and Unionist
  Party was much less important and represented
  mainly rural areas and especially the wealthy
  land-owning class. The Labour Party had not yet
  made any significant breakthrough into national
  politics.
• By 1918 the landscape of British and Scottish
  politics had changed completely. The Liberal
  Party had split and after the mid-1920s they
  would never again be a significant force in
  British politics. The Conservative and Unionist
  Party had recovered from its poor pre-war
  election results and began to attract new voters
  from the middle classes in the cities. The
  Independent Labour Party was stronger in 1918
  than it had been in 1914 and the mainstream
  Labour Party was about to become one of the two
  big parties in British Politics

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Question

• How fully does Source B illustrate the impact of
  the war on political developments in Scotland?
• 10 Marks

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Answer

• Start with an introduction
• The source explains fairly well the impact of the
  war on political developments in Scotland.
  However the source only gives limited amount of
  information concerning the changes taking place
  in the support for the political parties in
  Scotland. The Liberal Party dominated politics
  before 1914 but lost their position due to a
  variety of factors. The Independent Labour Party
  and Conservative Party grew in strength
  throughout the war years and beyond.

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• Source B is by John A. Kerr from the book
  Scotland and the impact of the Great War
  1914-1928
• In 1914 the UK had a Liberal Government and in
  Scotland the Liberals were the most powerful
  political party. The Conservative and Unionist
  Party was much less important and represented
  mainly rural areas and especially the wealthy
  land-owning class. The Labour Party had not yet
  made any significant breakthrough into national
  politics.
• By 1918 the landscape of British and Scottish
  politics had changed completely. The Liberal
  Party had split and after the mid-1920s they
  would never again be a significant force in
  British politics. The Conservative and Unionist
  Party had recovered from its poor pre-war
  election results and began to attract new voters
  from the middle classes in the cities. The
  Independent Labour Party was stronger in 1918
  than it had been in 1914 and the mainstream
  Labour Party was about to become one of the two
  big parties in British Politics

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• The source identifies the liberals as the most
  important party before 1914 while the other two
  parties were of lesser importance. The liberals
  had introduces a number of reforms to improve the
  lives of many working people. They received the
  majority of votes from the working and middle
  class electorate. Though some members of the
  working class were turning towards the Labour
  Party to raise their standard of living.

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• Source B is by John A. Kerr from the book
  Scotland and the impact of the Great War
  1914-1928
• In 1914 the UK had a Liberal Government and in
  Scotland the Liberals were the most powerful
  political party. The Conservative and Unionist
  Party was much less important and represented
  mainly rural areas and especially the wealthy
  land-owning class. The Labour Party had not yet
  made any significant breakthrough into national
  politics.
• By 1918 the landscape of British and Scottish
  politics had changed completely. The Liberal
  Party had split and after the mid-1920s they
  would never again be a significant force in
  British politics. The Conservative and Unionist
  Party had recovered from its poor pre-war
  election results and began to attract new voters
  from the middle classes in the cities. The
  Independent Labour Party was stronger in 1918
  than it had been in 1914 and the mainstream
  Labour Party was about to become one of the two
  big parties in British Politics

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• The source refers to the divisions within the
  Liberal Party and the gradual decline of the
  party. It does not go into great detail on these
  matters. In 1914 the Liberal Party was divided
  over entry into the war and this weakened the
  party throughout the war years. Membership went
  down and funds were reduced. Many liberals did
  not like the increasing government interference
  in the war. The introduction of conscription led
  to the resignation of a number of members. The
  party lacked unity due to the conflict between
  the leaders Lloyd-George and Asquith. By 1924 the
  liberals were reduced to only 8 MPs in Scotland.

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• Source B is by John A. Kerr from the book
  Scotland and the impact of the Great War
  1914-1928
• In 1914 the UK had a Liberal Government and in
  Scotland the Liberals were the most powerful
  political party. The Conservative and Unionist
  Party was much less important and represented
  mainly rural areas and especially the wealthy
  land-owning class. The Labour Party had not yet
  made any significant breakthrough into national
  politics.
• By 1918 the landscape of British and Scottish
  politics had changed completely. The Liberal
  Party had split and after the mid-1920s they
  would never again be a significant force in
  British politics. The Conservative and Unionist
  Party had recovered from its poor pre-war
  election results and began to attract new voters
  from the middle classes in the cities. The
  Independent Labour Party was stronger in 1918
  than it had been in 1914 and the mainstream
  Labour Party was about to become one of the two
  big parties in British Politics

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• The source refers to the rising popularity of the
  conservative part after the war due to the rise
  of the middle class in the cities. They wished to
  vote for a party that reflected their views and
  aspirations. Many protestant workers began to
  vote for the Conservative Party due to the
  growing number of catholic voters from Ireland.
  The source gives only a limited amount of
  information on this point.

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• Source B is by John A. Kerr from the book
  Scotland and the impact of the Great War
  1914-1928
• In 1914 the UK had a Liberal Government and in
  Scotland the Liberals were the most powerful
  political party. The Conservative and Unionist
  Party was much less important and represented
  mainly rural areas and especially the wealthy
  land-owning class. The Labour Party had not yet
  made any significant breakthrough into national
  politics.
• By 1918 the landscape of British and Scottish
  politics had changed completely. The Liberal
  Party had split and after the mid-1920s they
  would never again be a significant force in
  British politics. The Conservative and Unionist
  Party had recovered from its poor pre-war
  election results and began to attract new voters
  from the middle classes in the cities. The
  Independent Labour Party was stronger in 1918
  than it had been in 1914 and the mainstream
  Labour Party was about to become one of the two
  big parties in British Politics

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• The source comments on the Independent Labour
  Partys growth over a period of time and
  eventually the Labour Party became one of the two
  biggest parties in the UK. The source does not
  explain the growth of the party as it only makes
  one statement. The extension of the franchise
  encouraged more men and women to vote for a party
  to improve their living standards. Men could vote
  at 21 and women at 30. The Catholics in Scotland
  turned to the Labour Party for support due to the
  treatment of Irish prisoners during the Easter
  Rising in Dublin.

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Conclusion

• In conclusion the source identifies the changing
  fortunes of political parties in Scotland.
  However it does not explain in great detail the
  events taking place.