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The Significance of Charles I's Execution in the English Civil War

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet explores the factors leading to the execution of Charles I and evaluates their significance in the context of the English Civil War.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#English Civil War
#Standard
#Significance & Factors
#Charles I Execution
#Identify key factors that led to Charles I's execution
#Categorize factors as Political, Social, Economic, or Religious
#Analyze the relative importance of different factors
#Justify rankings of significance with evidence

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The Significance of Charles I's Execution in the English Civil War

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Introduction to the Factors Leading to Charles I's Execution

Source A: Political Conflict

'The King’s refusal to compromise with Parliament and his insistence on absolute power created a political deadlock.' Provenance: Excerpt from a political historian’s analysis, 1650.

Source B: Religious Divisions

'Charles’s support for Anglican practices and his opposition to Puritan reforms fueled religious tensions.' Provenance: Religious commentary from the 1640s.

Source C: Economic Strains

'The Civil War drained royal finances and caused widespread economic hardship.' Provenance: Economic history report, 1645.

1.
Categorize the factors mentioned in Sources A, B, and C as Political, Social, Economic, or Religious. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Compare the significance of political and religious factors in leading to Charles I's execution. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
3.
Outline why economic factors contributed to the decision to execute Charles I. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
4.
Which factor—political, social, economic, or religious—do you think was the most significant in leading to Charles I’s execution? Justify your answer with evidence. (8 marks)
[8 marks]
5.
Explain how religious tensions contributed to the events leading up to Charles I’s execution. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
6.
Compare the economic and social factors that influenced the decision to execute Charles I. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
7.
Outline the main reasons why the Parliament and the New Model Army supported the trial and execution of Charles I. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
8.
Analyse how the combination of these factors led to the historic event of Charles I's execution. (8 marks)
[8 marks]

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