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Primary Sources: A Letter from the British Trenches During World War I

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Read the passage Primary Sources: A Letter from the British Trenches During World War I. Then answer the questions below.
Read the passage Primary Sources: A Letter from the British Trenches During World War I. Then answer the questions below.
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1.

Which quote from the letter provides the MOST information about the letter's audience?

D2.His.11.6-8
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2.

Which statements describe the limitations of the letter as a historical source? Select two correct answers.

D2.His.10.6-8
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3.

Drag each historical question into the correct box to show if it is answered by the document or not.

  • How effective were the soldier's attire in wet conditions?
  • What military strategy was most effective against the Germans?
  • How long did troops stay in one place?
  • What were the physical conditions of the dugouts?
  • Question answered
  • Question is not answered
D2.His.12.6-8