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The Significance and Factors of the English Civil War: Cavaliers vs Roundheads

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet explores the key factors that influenced the English Civil War and assesses their relative importance. Students will categorize, rank, and justify the significance of political, social, economic, and religious factors in the conflict between Cavaliers and Roundheads.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#English Civil War
#Standard
#Significance & Factors
#Cavaliers vs Roundheads
#Identify and categorize the main factors influencing the English Civil War
#Compare the importance of different factors in causing the war
#Explain and justify their rankings with evidence

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The Significance and Factors of the English Civil War: Cavaliers vs Roundheads

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
A

Introduction to the Factors of the Civil War

Source A: Political Tensions

'The king's refusal to compromise and the growing power of Parliament created a political crisis that fueled conflict.' Provenance: Excerpt from a history textbook, 2010.

1.
Categorize the following factor as Political, Social, Economic, or Religious: 'The king's refusal to compromise and the growing power of Parliament.' (2 marks)
[2 marks]
2.
Outline the main social factors that contributed to the Civil War. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
B

Ranking the Importance of Factors

Source B: Religious Divisions

'Religious conflicts, especially between Anglicans, Puritans, and Catholics, significantly deepened the divide.' Provenance: Historical analysis from a scholarly article, 2015.

1.
Compare the significance of Religious and Political factors in causing the Civil War. Which was MORE significant? Justify your answer. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
2.
Explain why economic factors played a role in the Civil War. Provide evidence to support your answer. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
C

Justifying the Significance of Factors

Source C: Economic and Religious Factors

'Economic hardship and religious disputes created a volatile environment, making conflict inevitable.' Provenance: Modern historian's summary, 2018.

1.
Which factor do you think was MORE significant in causing the Civil War: Religious or Economic? Justify your choice with evidence. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
2.
Outline the main political factors that contributed to the outbreak of the Civil War. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
D

Summary and Reflection

Source D: Reflection on the Causes

'The Civil War was caused by a complex mix of factors, but political and religious divisions played the most critical roles.' Provenance: A student essay, 2020.

1.
Summarize the main reasons for the Civil War, based on the sources provided. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Analyse which factor was the most important in causing the Civil War. Justify your answer with evidence from the worksheet. (6 marks)
[6 marks]

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