Warfare & British society

Explain one way in which the impact of warfare on civilians during the period c1250–c1500 was similar to the impact of warfare on civilians during the period c1500–c1700.

Explain why the role of cavalry changed in the years c1250–c1700.

Explain one way in which fighting in the Battle of Waterloo (1815) was different from fighting in the Iraq War (2003).

Explain why there were changes in people’s attitudes towards war during the modern period (c1900–present).

5 ‘In the years c1250–c1500, the most significant impact on the nature of warfare was the development of new weapons.’

How far do you agree? Explain your answer.

(Total for spelling, punctuation, grammar and use of specialist terminology = 4 marks)

6 ‘Developments in artillery were the main reason for changes in the composition of the army in the years c1500–c1900.’

How far do you agree? Explain your answer.

(Total for spelling, punctuation, grammar and use of specialist terminology = 4 marks)

Explain one way in which the impact of warfare on civilians in the years c1500–c1700 was different from the impact of warfare on civilians in the period c1900–present.

Explain why the feudal army declined in importance in the years c1250 – c1500.

5 ‘The Battle of Naseby was the key turning point in the nature of warfare in the years c1500 – c1700.’

How far do you agree? Explain your answer.

(Total for spelling, punctuation, grammar and use of specialist terminology = 4 marks)

6 ‘In the years c1700 – present, the rifle was the weapon that had the most significant impact on warfare.’

How far do you agree? Explain your answer.

(Total for spelling, punctuation, grammar and use of specialist terminology = 4 marks)

Explain one way in which the role of Henry V as commander at Agincourt was different from the role of General Haig as commander at the Battle of the Somme.

Explain why there were changes in the nature of warfare in the period c1900–present.

5 ‘There were significant changes in the composition of the army in the years c1500–c1700.’

How far do you agree? Explain your answer.

(Total for spelling, punctuation, grammar and use of specialist terminology = 4 marks)

6 ‘Cardwell’s army reforms were the most important change in recruitment and training in the years c1800–present.’

How far do you agree? Explain your answer.

(Total for spelling, punctuation, grammar and use of specialist terminology = 4 marks)

Explain one way in which the impact of warfare on civilians during the period c1250–c1500 was similar to the impact of warfare on civilians during the period c1900–present.

Explain why the role of the mounted knight changed during the period c1250–c1500.

5 ‘Changes in the nature of warfare in the period c1500–c1700 were more significant than changes in the nature of warfare in the period c1700–c1900.’

How far do you agree? Explain your answer.

(Total for spelling, punctuation, grammar and use of specialist terminology = 4 marks)

6 ‘The development of war reporting was the most important reason for changes in popular attitudes towards war in the period c1800–present.’

How far do you agree? Explain your answer.

(Total for spelling, punctuation, grammar and use of specialist terminology = 4 marks)

Explain one way in which the role of the mounted knight in medieval warfare was similar to the role of the tank in modern warfare.

Explain why the impact of war on civilians changed in the period c1900-present.

5 ‘The development of new weapons was the main reason for changes in recruitment and training in the years c1250–c1700.’

How far do you agree? Explain your answer.

(Total for spelling, punctuation, grammar and use of specialist terminology = 4 marks)

6 ‘There was little change in the nature of warfare in the years c1700–1900.’

How far do you agree? Explain your answer.

(Total for spelling, punctuation, grammar and use of specialist terminology = 4 marks)