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Creating the Constitution: The Bill of Rights

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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A source analysis worksheet focusing on the Bill of Rights in the context of the American Constitution's creation, encouraging understanding of primary sources and their historical significance.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#Creating the Constitution
#Standard
#Source Analysis (Text)
#Bill of Rights
#Analyze the content and purpose of primary sources related to the Bill of Rights
#Evaluate the usefulness and reliability of historical sources
#Compare different perspectives on the inclusion of rights in the U.S. Constitution

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Creating the Constitution: The Bill of Rights

Subject: HistoryGrade: Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Source Analysis: The Bill of Rights

Source A: James Madison’s Speech on the Bill of Rights

"The purpose of the Bill of Rights is to safeguard the liberties of the people against potential tyranny from the federal government. These amendments are essential to protect freedom of speech, religion, and to prevent unwarranted searches and seizures. Without these protections, the rights of individuals could be overlooked or violated by those in power. The inclusion of these rights was a necessary step to ensure the people's trust in the new government and to secure their liberties for generations to come." Provenance: James Madison, 1789, speech before the House of Representatives.

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Questions

1.
Explain what James Madison states as the main purpose of the Bill of Rights. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the purpose of the Bill of Rights as described by Madison with why some opponents might have opposed it. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
3.
Outline why the source is useful for understanding Madison’s views on the Bill of Rights. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
4.
Analyse the limitations of this source as a historical document. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
5.
Compare this source with a different perspective on the Bill of Rights from opponents of its inclusion. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
6.
Outline how this source helps us understand the debates around the Bill of Rights during its creation. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
7.
Explain how the provenance of this source influences its reliability as a record of Madison’s views. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
8.
Analyse the usefulness of this source for understanding the arguments for including the Bill of Rights. (5 marks)
[5 marks]

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