Question 1a

Understanding Historical Sources / Reading Comprehension

WHAT DOES THE QUESTION LOOK LIKE?

• What, according to Source A, was the significance of the 1925 Locarno Treaty?

WHAT TO PUT IN THE ANSWER?

• For 3 marks, give at least 3 clear points from the source
• You can write 4 just in case, to be on the safe side
• Paraphrase from the source - i.e. put things in your own words
• Avoid quoting large parts of the source

HOW TO WRITE THE ANSWER?

• "The 1925 Locarno Treaty is significant because first it..........Second, the Locarno Treaty..........Third, the Locarno Treaty.........."
• "The first reason given by Source A as to why the 1925 Locarno is significant is..........The second reason given by the Source A..........The third reason given by the Source A.........."