History at Huntly

Higher - exercise on how good were the Labour reforms.

Follow the link below to download the sheet on 'how effective were the Labour welfare reforms in meeting the needs of the British people'. This is an exercise you should do in preparation for this question possibly coming up in the exam.

Download LabourEssayQuestionAnswerTemplate.doc

Higher Essay Plan - Welfare State

Here is the essay plan you got this week for the essay on the creation of the Welfare State. Class 5A will do this on Thursday morning. Class 5E will do this on Friday afternoon. Good luck - make it a good 'un!

(Keep your eyes on this page for the quotes sheet.)

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Public Information Films - Higher 1940-1951

You can view these wonderful public information films related to the topic we are currently doing,  The Arrival of the Welfare State 1940-1951 by clicking on the following link. You will also see there, a page which summarises this period.

http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/films/1945to1951/

Quotes for the 1930s National Government Essay

Please include some quotes from this sheet, I handed out to you today, in your 1930s National Government essay. Remember, some quotes are not relevant to the essay title you are tackling.

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Higher Essay Plan on 1930s National Government

Here is the essay plan I handed out to you this week. Remember, this is an outline and I expect flesh on the bones and quotes. You will write this in class next week under exam condition. Don't forget to refer to and use Essay Skills helpsheets.

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Scots Abroad Essay Plan

Here is the 'bare bones' essay you constructed and Sammy typed in class today. Remember to hand write this essay in your jotter and hand in on Thursday 20th September.

Download explain_why_many_emigrants_from_scotland_were_highly_valued_in_their_new_homelands.doc

Irish Emigration Essay Class Draft

Here is the bare bones of the Irish Emigration essay the class constructed and Amanda typed up. This essay you have to do for homework (due in Wed 12 Sept.) Remember, this is just one version. Look at the powerpoint help lesson we looked at today and do your own essay. Hand written please and two sides max. Good luck.

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Intermediate 2 Essay Help Powerpoint

This is the short powerpoint given to S3 to help them tackle their first 8 mark essay.

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