Set out the information on the timeline - Worksheet - Year 6

In this Year 6 worksheet, students are instructed to use their historical knowledge to place significant events onto a timeline. The timeline provided spans from the year 1840 to 2020, and the events to be placed are pivotal moments from the 20th century, specifically relating to the World Wars. Students must accurately mark the beginning and end of both World War 1 and World War 2, the date when Germany invaded Poland, and the year George VI ascended to the British throne.

Once the events are set out on the timeline, the worksheet prompts students to delve deeper into the historical context and consequences of these wars. They are asked to reflect on the impact that World War 1 and World War 2 had on Britain, considering both immediate and long-term effects on the country and its people. Additionally, the worksheet encourages critical thinking with questions about the causes of World War 1 and the factors that led to the outbreak of World War 2, including Adolf Hitler's role in the latter. This exercise not only enhances students' understanding of chronology but also their analytical skills in assessing cause and effect in history.