Name: National 4 & 5 History: The Era of the Great War 1910-1928 von Claire Wood
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National 4 & 5 History: The Era of the Great War 1910-1928 Zusammenfassung

National 4 & 5 History: The Era of the Great War 1910-1928 Claire Wood

Exam Board: SQA
Level: National 4 & 5
Subject: History
First Teaching: September 2013
First Exam: June 2014

Provides comprehensive coverage of this topic option for the new National 4 & 5 syllabus and is endorsed by SQA.

The National 4 & 5 History series from Hodder Gibson offers six individual textbooks aimed at the most popular options for the new SQA syllabus, to be examined from 2014 onwards. Like all titles in the series, The Era of the Great War 1910-1928 gives a brief synopsis of each topic and then comprehensive coverage of the main areas of mandatory content, as well as guidance on assignment writing and assessment procedures for exam practice. Glossary boxes throughout the text offer explanations of newly-introduced concepts and words, and suggestions are offered for further topic exploration beyond the textbook.

- One of six textbooks for the most popular options in the National 4 & 5 History syllabus offered by SQA
- Highly repected and established editorial and author team
- Full colour presentation and motivating text design to encourage student enthusiasm

Über Claire Wood

James McGonigle is Principal Teacher of History at Hermitage Academy, Helensburgh. He is a Past President of the Scottish Association of Teachers of History.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction Snapshot of life in Scotland in 1910 Scotland's place in Britain and the Empire Glasgow the Second City Life in urban and rural areas Industry - successes and problems of staple industries Economy - emerging trends pre-1914 Industrial unrest - the rise of unions, labour unrest Politics - Liberals, Conservatives and the rise of Labour Social issues - urbanisation, housing, health and wealth Section 1 The Outbreak of War Alliance system Causes of tension between the Great Powers Sarajevo War is declared Reaction to the outbreak of war Section 2 Scots on the Western Front Recruitment - voluntary The experience of life in the trenches - comradeship, living conditions, routines, problems Military tactics - 'Going over the top', Battle of Ypres, Loos and Somme as illustrations of miliatary tactics, change of tactics as war progresses Technology of war - machine guns, artillery, gas, tanks, aircraft Section 3 The Domestic Impact of War: Society and Culture Propaganda Changing role of women Conscription and conscientious objection Casualties and deaths Rationing Commemoration Section 4 The Domestic Impact of War: Industry and Economy War work Reserved occupations The impact of war on industry Farming and fishing New industries in the 1920s Industrial stagnation and decline Section 5 The Domestic Impact of War: Politics Capaigns for women's suffrage Defence of the Realm Act Rent strikes Extension of the franchise 'Homes fit for heroes' The collapse of Liberalism, rise of the Conservatives and continued Labour gains The Red Clydeside Appendix: Final overview Glossary Bibliography Index

Zusätzliche Informationen

Sku

GOR007434346

ISBN 13

9781444187199

ISBN 10

1444187198

Titel

National 4 & 5 History: The Era of the Great War 1910-1928 Claire Wood

Autor

Claire Wood

Serien

N4-5

Zustand

Gebraucht - Gut

Bindung

Broschiert

Verlag

Hodder Education

Datum

20131129

Anzahl der Seiten

104

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N/A

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