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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.

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

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Question 1

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

"The weather is simply awful, raining day after day and especially night after night."

"That, to give you an idea, is like sitting at Paddington and hearing the engines screech."

"While in the trenches last week John and I were up to our knees in water and got our rubber boots half full."

"Just a few lines to let you know I am alright, hoping you are the same."

Question 2

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

It does not provide information about the author's status within the military. 

It does not indicate whether the author's experiences were typical or unusual for British troops. 

It does not provide a clear point of view about the events that it describes.

It does not provide details about the military tactics or advances of the British in the war.

It was written by someone who did not experience the events described. 

Question 3

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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 were the physical conditions of the dugouts?
What military strategy was most effective against the Germans?
How long did troops stay in one place?

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