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The Events of 1789: The Storming of the Bastille

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
7 questions
~14 mins
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This worksheet explores the timeline and significance of the Storming of the Bastille in 1789, encouraging students to explain, compare, analyse, and outline key events and their impact.

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#History
#History
#Events of 1789
#Standard
#Timeline & Chronology
#Storming of the Bastille
#To understand the key events leading up to the Storming of the Bastille
#To analyse the significance of the Bastille attack in the French Revolution
#To compare different perspectives on the event

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The Events of 1789: The Storming of the Bastille

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Introduction to the Storming of the Bastille

The Storming of the Bastille took place on July 14, 1789, and is often considered a pivotal event in the French Revolution. The Bastille was a prison in Paris that symbolized royal authority and tyranny. Its fall marked the beginning of the overthrow of the monarchy and the rise of revolutionary ideals.

Source A: A Witness Account

'The streets were filled with angry crowds, demanding justice and liberty. The storming was chaotic but full of determination.' Provenance: Diary entry by Jean-Pierre Dupont, July 1789.

1.
Outline the main events that led to the Storming of the Bastille. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Explain how the crowd's attitude during the storming is reflected in Source A. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Compare the significance of the Bastille's fall with other revolutionary events in 1789. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
4.
Analyse the impact of the Storming of the Bastille on the future of France. (8 marks)
[8 marks]
5.
Compare the perspectives of different groups on the storming of the Bastille. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
6.
Explain the significance of July 14 in French history. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
7.
Outline the immediate consequences of the Storming of the Bastille. (4 marks)
[4 marks]

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