Understanding the Tennis Court Oath of 1789

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet explores the vocabulary and key concepts related to the Tennis Court Oath, a pivotal event during the French Revolution. It encourages students to explain, compare, and analyse the significance of this event.

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Understanding the Tennis Court Oath of 1789

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Vocabulary and Key Concepts

Tennis Court Oath: A pivotal event in 1789 where members of the Third Estate vowed not to disband until they had written a new constitution for France.

Third Estate: The common people of France who were heavily taxed and had little political power.

Constitution: A legal document that outlines the rules and principles of a government.

Revolution: A complete change to a country's political system, often involving protests or violence.

Estates-General: The traditional assembly of France's three estates, called by the king to discuss the financial crisis.

Historian View: "The Tennis Court Oath marked the beginning of the revolutionary process, demonstrating the Third Estate’s unity and determination to challenge royal authority." - Dr. Marie Dupont

1.
Define the term 'Tennis Court Oath'. (2 marks)
[2 marks]
2.
Explain why the Tennis Court Oath was important in the context of the French Revolution. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Compare the perspectives of different groups on the Tennis Court Oath using historian viewpoints. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
4.
Outline the causes that led to the Tennis Court Oath. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
5.
Analyse the immediate consequences of the Tennis Court Oath. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
6.
Compare the significance of the Tennis Court Oath with other revolutionary events. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
7.
Write a short paragraph explaining how the Tennis Court Oath reflects the ideas of change and challenge to authority. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
8.
Analyse how the Tennis Court Oath contributed to the development of revolutionary ideas in France. (6 marks)
[6 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
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1/1/2026
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