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The Gunpowder Plot: Significance & Factors

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
6 questions
~12 mins
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A worksheet exploring the factors that led to the Gunpowder Plot and its significance, encouraging students to categorize, rank, and justify their opinions.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#Gunpowder Plot
#Standard
#Significance & Factors
#Guy Fawkes
#Identify key factors that contributed to the Gunpowder Plot
#Categorize factors into Political, Social, Economic, and Religious groups
#Analyse the significance of different factors in causing the plot
#Justify rankings of the importance of factors using evidence

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The Gunpowder Plot: Significance & Factors

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
A

Introduction to the Gunpowder Plot

Source A: Historical account of the Gunpowder Plot

'In 1605, a group of Catholic conspirators, including Guy Fawkes, planned to blow up the Parliament to protest against religious persecution. Their aim was to restore Catholic rights in England.' Provenance: Summary from a history textbook, 2020.

1.
Explain why the Gunpowder Plot was considered a significant event in early modern England. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
B

Factors Leading to the Plot

Source B: Religious tensions in early 17th-century England

'Catholics faced discrimination, restrictions on practice, and were often viewed with suspicion by the Protestant government.' Provenance: Historical analysis from a university article, 2018.

1.
Categorize the following factor as Political, Social, Economic, or Religious: Religious discrimination against Catholics. Explain your choice. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
C

Ranking Significance of Factors

Source C: Political unrest in early 1600s

'King James I’s policies and favoritism towards Protestants increased tensions with Catholics.' Provenance: Political history journal, 2019.

1.
Compare the importance of Religious and Political factors in causing the Gunpowder Plot. Which was MORE significant? Justify your answer with evidence. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
D

Economic Factors and Other Causes

Source D: Economic hardship among Catholics

'Many Catholics faced economic difficulties due to restrictions and fines, which increased their discontent.' Provenance: Economic history report, 2017.

1.
Outline how economic factors contributed to the motivation for the Gunpowder Plot. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
E

Factors and Their Relative Importance

Source E: Summary of causes

'Religious persecution, political instability, and economic hardship all played roles in leading to the Gunpowder Plot.' Provenance: GCSE history revision guide, 2020.

1.
Justify which factor you believe was the MOST significant in causing the Gunpowder Plot. Use evidence from the sources to support your answer. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
F

Summary and Reflection

Source F: Modern historian's view

'The Gunpowder Plot was primarily a reaction to religious oppression, but political tensions and economic hardship also played supporting roles.' Provenance: A-level history textbook, 2021.

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Explain how the different factors worked together to cause the Gunpowder Plot. (4 marks)
[4 marks]

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