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Cavaliers vs Roundheads: Source Analysis on the English Civil War

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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A source analysis worksheet exploring perspectives on the Cavaliers and Roundheads during the English Civil War.

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#History
#History
#English Civil War
#Standard
#Source Analysis (Text)
#Cavaliers vs Roundheads
#Explain the viewpoints of different sides in the English Civil War
#Compare the perspectives of Cavaliers and Roundheads
#Analyse the reliability and usefulness of historical sources

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Cavaliers vs Roundheads: Source Analysis on the English Civil War

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Source Analysis: Perspectives on the English Civil War

Source A: A Royalist View of the Civil War

"The King's supporters, the Cavaliers, fought bravely to defend the monarchy and uphold the traditions of England. They believed that the King was the rightful ruler and that Parliament was trying to overthrow legitimate authority. The Cavaliers saw themselves as defenders of order and stability, standing against the rebellious forces of the Parliamentarians. Their loyalty to the King was rooted in the belief that monarchy was the divine right of kings, and they viewed the Roundheads as a threat to the traditional way of life. Many Cavaliers fought valiantly, trusting in divine justice and loyalty to their cause." Provenance: Sir Thomas Fairfax, 1644, speech to Royalist supporters.

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Questions on the Source

1.
What does Source A tell us about the reasons why Cavaliers fought in the Civil War? (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Analyse the provenance of Source A. How might the origin and purpose affect its usefulness? (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Compare the views expressed in Source A with what you know about the Roundheads. How might their perspective differ? (4 marks)
[4 marks]
4.
Outline why it is important to consider the viewpoint and bias of sources like Source A when studying the Civil War. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
5.
Explain how Source A helps us understand why some people supported the Cavaliers during the Civil War. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
6.
Compare the reasons given in Source A with reasons the Parliamentarians might have had for fighting. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
7.
Outline how Source A could be used alongside other sources to gain a balanced understanding of the Civil War. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
8.
Describe how the source helps us understand the importance of loyalty and support for the King during the Civil War. (3 marks)
[3 marks]

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