Interpretations of the Tennis Court Oath (1789)

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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~16 mins
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This worksheet explores different historical interpretations of the Tennis Court Oath, encouraging students to compare viewpoints and develop their analytical skills.

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Interpretations of the Tennis Court Oath (1789)

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Interpretations of the Tennis Court Oath

Historian A: François Dupont – Political Perspective "François Dupont argues that the Tennis Court Oath was a decisive political act that symbolized the unity and resolve of the Third Estate. He emphasizes that it marked a turning point where common people asserted their political rights against the Ancien Régime. Dupont suggests that the oath demonstrated the emergence of popular sovereignty and was crucial in the development of revolutionary ideas that ultimately led to the fall of the monarchy. For Dupont, the Oath was primarily a political and constitutional event that challenged traditional authority and signaled the start of revolutionary change."

Historian B: Marie Lambert – Social Perspective "Marie Lambert contends that the Tennis Court Oath was a reflection of growing social unrest and class tensions. She emphasizes that it was driven by economic hardship, inequality, and widespread dissatisfaction with the privileges of the nobility and clergy. Lambert argues that the Oath embodied the collective frustration of the common people and their desire for social equality. She believes that understanding the social context is essential to grasping the significance of the event, which was as much about social justice as it was about political reform."

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Questions

1.
Summarize the main argument of Historian A about the Tennis Court Oath. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Summarize the main argument of Historian B about the Tennis Court Oath. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
3.
Compare the perspectives of the two historians. How do their views differ? (4 marks)
[4 marks]
4.
Explain why the two historians' views differ. What might influence their interpretations? (4 marks)
[4 marks]
5.
Which historian's interpretation do you find more convincing? Explain your reasoning. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
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Outline the social context of France in 1789 that supports Historian B's view. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
7.
Describe how the different perspectives of the historians can help us understand the importance of the Tennis Court Oath. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
8.
Evaluate which interpretation you find more convincing and justify your choice. (5 marks)
[5 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
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