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Scotland's Transformation: The Great War's Impact in Higher History

This outline provides a summary of Paper 2 for Higher History, focusing on Scotland and the Great War's influence. Students will analyze five sources and address four structured questions, totaling 30 marks. Critical timing is emphasized, with allocated periods for reading sources and crafting responses. Key areas covered include Scotland's status before 1914, Scottish involvement on the Western Front, the Home Front dynamics, economic shifts, and political changes. Understanding source evaluation and developing comparative and analytical skills are crucial for success.

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Scotland's Transformation: The Great War's Impact in Higher History

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  1. Higher History – Paper 2 Scotland and the Impact of the Great War Summary Outline

  2. Paper 2 • The Special Topic – Scotland and the Impact of the Great War will be assessed in Paper 2. • You will have fivesources to study. • You will have four questions to answer. • In total the paper is worth 30 marks. • You will have 1 hr 25 mins to answer all four questions.

  3. Timing in the Exam Timing is critical. You will need to time to read and understand the sources as well as write your answers. • How useful question – 15 mins • Comparison question – 20 mins • How fully/How far question – 25 minseach.

  4. The Five Questions • Type One – How useful is Source A as evidence of………..? 5 marks • Type Two – To what extent does Source A agree with Source B about…? 5 marks • Type Three – How far does Source C…? 10 marks • Type Four – How fully does Source D….? 10 marks

  5. Section 1 – Scotland Before 1914 • Scottish population • Scottish economy • Scottish politics • Scottish martial tradition** Remember most of the first section is background information.

  6. Section 2 – Scots on the Western Front • British army in 1914 • Recruitment and Scottish Pals Battalions • Trench Warfare • Battle of Loos 1915 • Battle of the Somme 1916 • Battle of Arras 1917 • Leadership of Douglas Haig Remember you must try to include specific examples about Scottish regiments/battalions.

  7. Section 3 – The Home Front • Anti-war opinion • Conscription and conscientious objectors • Role of women – work, dilution, rent strikes and the vote • DORA • Commemoration and Remembrance

  8. Section 4 – The Scottish Economy • Shipbuilding • Fishing • Jute • Coal and Steel • Farming and rationing • Land issue • Emigration

  9. Section 5 – Scottish Politics • Decline of the Liberals • Rise of the Labour Party • Red Clydeside – 1915 Dilution/Rent Strikes and 1919 Battle of George Square • Growth in support for the Conservatives (Unionists) • Early Nationalist Feeling – NPS.

  10. Type One – How useful is Source A as evidence of………..? • In this question you are being asked to judge how good the source is as a piece of historical evidence. • The question is worth 5 marks Origin and Purpose 2 marks Source Content 2 marks Relevant recall 2 marks

  11. When discussing the PROVENANCE of a source consider: Origin • Primary or secondary source. • The author – eyewitness, expert, historian Purpose • Provide an official account of events- thoroughly researched. • Justify an opinion or point of view or convince others. • Someone describing their experiences

  12. Type Two – To what extent does Source A agree with Source B about…? • In this question you are being asked to compare two points of view overall and in detail. • The question is worth 5 marks Overall Comparison 2 marks Direct Comparisons 4 marks

  13. Type Two – To what extent does Source A agree with Source B about…? • You must clearly explain in what ways the sources differ or agree with each other. It is acceptable to quote from the sources • You must then use your own detailed knowledge to support the evidence from the source. • There will always be FOUR points of comparison for you to find in the sources. • Always identify the sources you are using.

  14. Type Three – How far does Source A give evidence of…? • In this question you are being asked to show how much you know about a particular issue. • The question is worth 10 marks Source Content 4 marks Relevant Recall 7 marks

  15. Type Three – How far does Source A give evidence of…? • You must select relevant points from the source and then develop each point with relevant recall. • You must then bring in your own knowledge (recall) and discuss other relevant points that are not mentioned in the source. • End your answer with a short conclusion that answers the overall question.

  16. Type Four – How fully does Source A explain…? • In this question you are being asked to show how much you know about a particular issue. • The question will cover a wide issue within the topic. • You would approach this question in exactly the same way as a Type Three – How far…? • The question is worth 10 marks Source Content 4 marks Relevant Recall 7 marks

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