Russian Doc Study

Question 1

Historical Context of Sources 1 &2

Answer 1

(1)- Depth and breadth of knowledge of the period
(1) Relevant events depicted/represented
(1) Relevant people depicted/ represented
(1-3) Reference to the relationship of the events/ people/ideas withing the broader historical context
> identify what is happening at the time e.g. time of change, turmoil, war, prosperity

Question 2

Compare and Contrast the messages conveyed in Source 1 & Source 2

Answer 2

(1) Articulation of the messages in Source 1
(1) Articulation of the messages in Source 2
(1-2) Points of comparison of the messages
(1-2) Points of contrast in the messages
>The extent of differences or similarities
>support with evidence from each source

Question 3

Examine the issues involved in interpreting the historical evidence of Sources 1 &2.

Answer 3

(1-2) Identify the issues of interpretation in Source 1- This may include a discussion of purpose, motive, place, time and/ or validity
(1-2) Identify the issues of interpretation in Source 2 …
(1-2) Discuss different issues involved both within & between sources
>how issues affect the validity of the sources to a historian, how reliable are they
> Address bias
> don’t need to evaluate, just passing judgement
Demonstrate how bias/purpose/ motive/ time/ place demonstrates or limits the reliability of the sources

Question 4

Using your knowledge of the whole period of study, evaluate the importance of the ideas and/ or events represented in the two sources

Answer 4

(1) Identification of the ideas/ events
(1-2) Placement of the ideas/ events with the ideas/event of a broader historical context of the time. Demonstrate a depth and breadth of knowledge of the relevant time period
(1-2) Evaluation of the importance of ideas/ events in relation to those of the broader historical historical context
(1-2) Compare/ contrast what is in the sources with the other ideas/ events of the time
> this is the SO WHAT question
>Historical context- did it happen (if event) after years of turmoil
> why are they important- long term affect, change, short term, affect all of Russia or just a certain group
> whether there were other more important issues/ events 20% of answer