Source Based Question for Practice

Source A

Causes of World War 2

I believe that Hitler was one of the greatest causes of World War 2. Although there are many other reasons, he was definitely one of them. Another reason was the Treaty of Versailles. This was the treaty that was signed at the end of World War 1. This treaty outlined the rules that Germany must follow because of their defeat by Britain and France. Many Germans were angered by the treaty, for most of the rules in the treaty were unfair and Germany lost a great amount of wealth.

Adapted from http://www.echeat.com/essay.php?t=32745 Adolf Hitler and World War 2

Study Source A. How far do you agree that Hitler was one of the greatest causes of World War 2? Explain your answer.

Making Judgement (how far……)

• When a question requires you to give your opinion or judgement about an issue or an assertion, you are making a judgement.
• Making judgement will require you to decide if the assertion is true.
• You need background information to the issue.
• You need to find evidence from what you have learned.
• Contextual knowledge to other reference materials is a must.
• However, it is not enough just to agree or disagree with the assertion.
• You are required to look at both sides of the issue.
• Give a balance argument and conclude with a judgement.

Sec 2PR: attempt the question and bring it during lesson on Wednesday 4 July