HISTORY COURSEWORK

OBJECTIVE 3

Analyse Historical Evidence and Interpretations

The following coursework is based on Quarry Bank Mill, Styal in Cheshire. There are a variety of different sources based on the mill and others based on a number of textile mills in Northern England. Using the marking guide lines answer them to the best of your ability using your background knowledge to help you. The whole enquiry should be between 1,250 and 2,000 words.

1.	Read Source A What can you learn from this source about apprentice children at Quarry Bank Mill in 1836	[4 marks]
2.	Study Sources B,C,D,E How reliable are each of these sources on the life of apprentices. Explain your answers.	[8 marks]
3.	Study Sources F,G and H Why do you think these sources give a different interpretation of the conditions and treatment of apprentices than sources B,C,D and E	[10 marks]
4.	Look at Photographs J and K How far do these photographs explain the living and working conditions of apprentices in the early 19th Century ?	[6 marks]
5.	Study Sources M,N,O and P How useful would each of these sources be in describing the conditions of the apprentices at Quarry Bank Mill?	[10 marks]
6.	Look at all the Sources Using your own knowledge and all the sources would you agree that the Gregs were good employers to their apprentices compared to other cotton mill employers?	[12 marks]
	Total =	50 marks