3. A postcard published in Britain in 1915. The central figure is the Kaiser. The other figures represent various countries. Main Message The British think that the Kaiser wants to build up a great Empire, to rival theirs. He is going to do this by gaining control over a large number of countries. L4 - 4 marks = C grade Supporting details The Kaiser is shown as larger than life – looking down at the many different countries. L5 Supporting details The figures of many different countries are bowing down to the Kaiser, which shows that he has power over them. L5 Supporting details The words support the picture as they say the Kaiser has had a dream that, ‘The world is mine’. L5 – 5 marks = A grade Contextual Knowledge In the early 20 th century, most of Europe & parts of the world were ruled by the British & French. The British navy was the greatest in the world. Britain & Germany had become rivals & Germany was jealous of Britain & wanted its share of power. The postcard supports this as Germany has gone to war in 1914 believing they would win & then be the most powerful nation in the world. L6 – 6 marks = A* grade

8. This cartoon depicts the large menacing figure of Germany brandishing a large club (representing her military strength) at a small boy that is Belgium. The boy is protecting his property by refusing entry to Germany. The caption ‘Bravo Belgium!’ clearly shows the cartoon on the side of the small boy of Belgium, giving him praise for his work. I know from my studies that Germany wanted to avoid a war on two fronts and so used the Schlieffen Plan by which German troops would go through Belgium to attack France. On your whiteboard give this answer a level and then a mark – make sure you have a reason why you have awarded this.

9. One of the reasons why this source was published was to encourage the British public to praise and thank Belgium for standing up to Germany and delaying their advance under the Schlieffen Plan. The small country of Belgium had put up heroic resistance to the might of the German military bringing time for Britain to mobilise its troops. The German invasion happened on the 4 th August 1914. Also this cartoon would anger the British as Germany is shown as the bully attacking someone much smaller and this would encourage men to join up. Another purpose was to warn the British people that Germany is starting to behave aggressively and threaten countries and this could happen to Britain. On your whiteboard give this answer a level and then a mark – make sure you have a reason why you have awarded this.