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Analysis of the Storming of the Bastille (1789)

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
6 questions
~12 mins
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This worksheet provides a source analysis activity focusing on the Storming of the Bastille, encouraging students to interpret historical evidence, assess its reliability, and understand its context.

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#History
#History
#Events of 1789
#Standard
#Source Analysis (Text)
#Storming of the Bastille
#Explain the significance of the Storming of the Bastille
#Analyse the content and context of primary sources
#Assess the usefulness and reliability of historical sources

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Analysis of the Storming of the Bastille (1789)

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Source Analysis: The Storming of the Bastille

Source A: The Storming of the Bastille

"On July 14, 1789, a large crowd of Parisians gathered outside the Bastille prison, a symbol of royal tyranny. The crowd, angry and determined, fought their way inside, freeing the prisoners and tearing down the fortress walls. This event marked a turning point in the French Revolution, inspiring revolutionary actions across France. The storming was driven by widespread discontent over unfair taxes, food shortages, and the oppressive rule of King Louis XVI. The event was celebrated as a triumph of the people’s will and a step towards liberty and democracy.

Provenance: Report by an anonymous observer, July 1789, newspaper article.

1.
Describe what happened during the storming of the Bastille, based on the source. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Explain the purpose of the source and why it was written, considering its provenance. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
How useful and reliable is this source for understanding the actual events of July 14, 1789? Explain your answer. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
4.
Compare this source with another account of the event (hypothetical or from prior knowledge). How do they differ in describing the storming? (4 marks)
[4 marks]
5.
Outline why the storming of the Bastille was an important event in the French Revolution. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
6.
Analyse how the source reflects the feelings of the revolutionaries. Use evidence from the source to support your answer. (6 marks)
[6 marks]

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