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Vocabulary and Concepts: The Execution of Charles I

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
6 questions
~12 mins
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A worksheet designed to develop understanding of key vocabulary and concepts related to the execution of Charles I during the English Civil War.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#English Civil War
#Standard
#Vocabulary & Concepts
#Charles I Execution
#Define key terms related to the execution of Charles I
#Explain the significance of key concepts in the context of the English Civil War
#Compare different perspectives on Charles I's execution
#Analyse the impact of his execution on the monarchy and government

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Vocabulary and Concepts: The Execution of Charles I

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
A

Vocabulary Building

Source A: Excerpt from a Royalist perspective

'The king's execution was a brutal act, an attack on the divine right of kings and the natural order.' Provenance: Royalist pamphlet published in 1650.

1.
Define the term 'divine right of kings' and explain its importance during the period of the English Civil War. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
What does the term 'regicide' mean, and why is it significant in the context of Charles I's execution? (3 marks)
[3 marks]
B

Conceptual Understanding

Source B: A Parliamentarian view

'The king's execution was necessary to end tyranny and restore the rights of the people.' Provenance: Speech by a Parliament leader in 1651.

1.
Outline the main reasons given by Parliamentarians for executing Charles I. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Compare the perspectives of Royalists and Parliamentarians on the execution of Charles I. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
C

Historical Significance

Source C: A historian's analysis

'The execution of Charles I marked a turning point that led to the temporary abolition of the monarchy and the establishment of the Commonwealth.' Provenance: Modern historical analysis published in 2000.

1.
Explain the significance of Charles I's execution in shaping the future of the English government. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Analyse how the execution of Charles I affected the relationship between the monarchy and Parliament in the long term. (6 marks)
[6 marks]

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