Exam question

Look at this typical exam question about sources.

Source A

Soviet government photograph of 1933 showing tractors on a collective farm

Start by looking closely at the photograph. Write down as many details about it, however small or obvious, you can always eliminate them later.

Also the subject of the source might appear to be obvious, but don't be content with just a glance.

Can you say three things about the photograph?

You could say:

1. There are eight tractors.
2. They are all working together at ploughing a field or cutting corn.
3. They have been photographed from above so we can see the pattern they make.
4. They look quite old: from the 1930s?

Are there any other points you could make?

Remember that your answer must relate directly to the question given on the exam paper, in this case, how useful is the photograph.

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