2.
Building the Docks
Tasks 2.1
1. a. What impression of the building of the docks does Picture
A give you?
b.
Describe the methods being used to build the docks. Mention:
- how the earth is being dug out
- how earth and heavy objects are being moved
- how the walls are being built
2.
How does Source B seem to contradict
Picture A? How can you explain
this?
3.
a. What does Source C tell you
about the impact of the building of St Katharine Dock on the inhabitants
and industry of the area?
b. Does the author approve of the building of the dock?
c. How do you think this might be reported today if a redevelopment
in docklands meant that 11,000 people had to 'seek accommodation
elsewhere'?
4.
Who do you think might have opposed the building of the docks?
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