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The Tennis Court Oath of 1789

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
7 questions
~14 mins
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A reading comprehension worksheet exploring the significance of the Tennis Court Oath during the French Revolution of 1789.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#Events of 1789
#Standard
#Reading Comprehension
#Tennis Court Oath
#Explain the causes and significance of the Tennis Court Oath
#Compare different perspectives on the event
#Analyse the impact of the Tennis Court Oath on the French Revolution

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The Tennis Court Oath of 1789

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Introduction to the Tennis Court Oath

Source A: Excerpt from a contemporary account

'On a warm summer day in 1789, members of the Third Estate gathered in a nearby tennis court after being locked out of their usual meeting place. They took an oath not to disband until they had created a new constitution for France.' Provenance: Record from a local historian, 1789.

1.
Explain what the source tells us about the actions of the Third Estate during the Tennis Court Oath. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the perspective of this source with what you know about the wider events of 1789. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
B

Significance of the Tennis Court Oath

Source B: Historian's view

'The Tennis Court Oath marked a turning point in the French Revolution. It symbolized the unity of the Third Estate and their refusal to accept the king's authority without reform.' Provenance: Modern historian's analysis, 20th century.

1.
Outline why the Tennis Court Oath was considered a turning point in the revolution. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Analyse how the historian’s view enhances your understanding of the event’s importance. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
C

The Impact of the Tennis Court Oath

Source C: A student's summary

'The oath showed that the people of France were willing to stand up for their rights. It helped to inspire others to join the revolution and demand change.' Provenance: Student essay, 2010.

1.
Explain how the Tennis Court Oath influenced other people during the revolution. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the views of the student with the historian’s analysis in Source B. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
D

Summary and Reflection

Reflect on why the Tennis Court Oath is considered a key event in the French Revolution. Use evidence from the sources and your knowledge to support your answer.

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Write a short paragraph explaining the importance of the Tennis Court Oath in the context of the French Revolution. (4 marks)
[4 marks]

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