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Causes of Revolutions: The Role of Taxation

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
7 questions
~14 mins
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This worksheet explores the significance and factors of taxation as a cause of revolutions. Students will categorize, rank, and justify the importance of different factors related to taxation in historical revolutions.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#Causes
#Standard
#Significance & Factors
#Taxation
#Identify and categorize different factors contributing to revolutions
#Compare the significance of political, social, economic, and religious factors
#Explain and justify the importance of taxation as a cause of revolution

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Causes of Revolutions: The Role of Taxation

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Introduction to Taxation and Revolutions

Source A: Excerpt from a pamphlet during the French Revolution

'The burden of taxes fell unjustly on the common people, while the rich paid little or nothing. This inequality fueled anger and unrest among the lower classes.' Provenance: Published pamphlet from 1789 during the early stages of the French Revolution.

1.
Categorize the factors related to taxation that contributed to the French Revolution. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the impact of taxation to other causes of the French Revolution. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Outline why taxation was a significant factor in the American Revolution. Use evidence to justify your answer. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
B

Ranking and Justifying Factors

Source B: Excerpt from a historian's analysis

'Economic hardship caused by taxation was the primary driver of revolutionary sentiment, but social inequality and political oppression also played vital roles.' Provenance: Modern historian's analysis published in 2005.

1.
Which factor do you think was MORE significant in causing revolutions—economic hardship, social inequality, or political oppression? Justify your choice with evidence. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
2.
Analyse why social factors might sometimes be more influential than economic or political factors in revolutions. Use examples to support your answer. (8 marks)
[8 marks]
3.
Outline the importance of religious factors in revolutions that involve taxation. Provide examples to support your answer. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
C

Summary and Reflection

Reflect on the different factors that contributed to revolutions related to taxation. Consider which factors you think were the most important and why. Use evidence from the worksheet and your own knowledge to support your opinion.

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Write a short paragraph explaining which factor—political, social, economic, or religious—you believe was most important in causing revolutions involving taxation. Justify your answer with specific examples. (4 marks)
[4 marks]

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