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Analyzing Sources on Taxation and Revolutions

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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A worksheet designed to develop students' skills in source analysis focusing on taxation and its role in revolutionary causes.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#Causes
#Standard
#Source Analysis (Text)
#Taxation
#Explain the content and purpose of historical sources
#Compare different perspectives on taxation's impact
#Analyse the usefulness and reliability of sources in understanding historical events

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Analyzing Sources on Taxation and Revolutions

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Source Analysis: Taxation and Revolutions

Source A: Petition Against Heavy Taxes in France

"We, the undersigned, humbly petition Your Majesty to reconsider the burdensome taxes imposed upon us. These levies have impoverished our families, destroyed our trades, and fueled resentment among the common people. The excessive taxation is the root of our suffering and has contributed to the unrest that now threatens the kingdom. We beg for relief to restore peace and justice." Provenance: Anonymous petition, 1789, addressed to King Louis XVI during the lead-up to the French Revolution.

1.
Explain what the source says about the effects of taxation on the people. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Outline the purpose of the petition based on its provenance and content. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
3.
Compare the usefulness of this source with an official government report about taxation during the same period. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
4.
Analyse how the provenance of the source influences its reliability. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
5.
Explain why this source is important for understanding causes of the French Revolution. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
6.
Compare the perspective of this source with that of a noble's letter defending taxes. How do their views differ? (5 marks)
[5 marks]
7.
Outline how the source helps us understand the social causes of the French Revolution. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
8.
Analyse the limitations of this source in explaining the causes of the French Revolution. (4 marks)
[4 marks]

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