The Three Estates and the Causes of Revolution

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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~14 mins
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This worksheet explores the differing historical interpretations of the role of the Three Estates in causing revolutionary change, focusing on contrasting perspectives from historians.

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The Three Estates and the Causes of Revolution

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Interpretations of the Causes of Revolution and the Role of the Three Estates

Historian A: John Doe – Economic Perspective "John Doe argues that economic hardship among the Third Estate, such as widespread poverty and taxation, was the primary cause of revolution. He emphasizes how financial strains created resentment towards the privileged estates, leading to unrest and demands for change. Doe suggests that economic grievances overshadowed other social or political issues, making them the key driver for revolutionary upheaval. His analysis highlights the importance of economic inequality in shaping revolutionary sentiment."

Historian B: Jane Smith – Social Perspective "Jane Smith contends that social inequality and the rigid structure of the Estates system fostered resentment and division, which ultimately fueled revolutionary movements. She emphasizes how the social hierarchy created a sense of injustice among the Third Estate, who felt excluded from political power and burdened by privileges of the First and Second Estates. Smith argues that social grievances and a desire for equality were the main motivations behind the revolution, rather than economic factors alone."

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Summarize each historian's view on the causes of the revolution and the role of the Three Estates. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
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Explain why the two historians' views differ regarding the causes of the revolution. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
3.
Compare and evaluate which historian's interpretation is more convincing. Support your answer. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
4.
Outline how the Three Estates system contributed to the causes of revolution. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
5.
Identify two differences in how the two historians interpret the causes of revolution. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
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Analyse which perspective—economic or social—is more convincing in explaining the causes of the revolution. Justify your answer. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
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Describe how the differing interpretations of historians can influence our understanding of the causes of revolution. (4 marks)
[4 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
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