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Cause and Consequence of the Gunpowder Plot

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
7 questions
~14 mins
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A worksheet exploring the causes and consequences of the Gunpowder Plot, focusing on Guy Fawkes and the political and religious tensions of the period.

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#History
#History
#Gunpowder Plot
#Standard
#Cause and Consequence
#Guy Fawkes
#Explain the causes of the Gunpowder Plot.
#Analyse the consequences of the Plot for England.
#Compare the perspectives of different groups involved in the Plot.

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Cause and Consequence of the Gunpowder Plot

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
A

Introduction to the Gunpowder Plot

Source A: A contemporary account of the Gunpowder Plot

'A conspiracy to blow up Parliament was uncovered, led by Guy Fawkes, a man deeply involved in the Catholic resistance against Protestant rule.' Provenance: Report published shortly after the failure of the plot in 1605.

1.
Outline the main reasons behind the Gunpowder Plot. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Explain who Guy Fawkes was and his role in the Gunpowder Plot. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
B

Causes of the Gunpowder Plot

Source B: Excerpt from a Catholic pamphlet, 1605

'Our faith is under attack, and we seek justice for our persecuted brethren. The government’s oppression fuels our desperation.' Provenance: Published by Catholic sympathisers shortly after the plot was uncovered.

1.
Compare the reasons given in Source A and Source B for the Gunpowder Plot. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Analyse how the political context of England in 1605 contributed to the Gunpowder Plot. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
C

The Consequences of the Plot

Source C: A government report, 1605

'The failure of the conspiracy led to increased repression of Catholics and harsher laws.' Provenance: Official government document issued shortly after the discovery of the plot.

1.
Explain the immediate consequences of the Gunpowder Plot for Catholics in England. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the views of the government and Catholics regarding the consequences of the Plot. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Outline the long-term effects of the Gunpowder Plot on religious policies in England. (4 marks)
[4 marks]

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