Question Type 4

How Fully….

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

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)

Examine the question answer

• The source is on p133 of John Kerr Workbook

• 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

Question

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

» 10 Marks

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.

• 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

• 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.

• 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

• 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.

• 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

• 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.

• 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

• The source comments on the Independent Labour Party’s 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.

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.