Vocabulary and Concepts: The Legacy of the Gunpowder Plot
History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
6 questions
~12 mins
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This worksheet explores key vocabulary and concepts related to the legacy of the Gunpowder Plot, encouraging students to analyse and compare historical ideas.
Topics covered:
#History
#History
#Gunpowder Plot
#Standard
#Vocabulary & Concepts
#Legacy
#Define key terms related to the Gunpowder Plot and its legacy
#Explain the impact of the Gunpowder Plot on subsequent history
#Compare different perspectives on the Plot's significance
#Analyse the long-term effects of the Plot on UK society
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Vocabulary and Concepts: The Legacy of the Gunpowder Plot
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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Vocabulary and Key Concepts
Source A: Historical Reflection on the Gunpowder Plot
'The Gunpowder Plot of 1605 was a failed attempt by a group of conspirators to blow up the Parliament and assassinate King James I. Its legacy shaped religious and political life in Britain for centuries.'
Provenance: Summary from a history textbook, published 2010.
1.
Define the term 'conspirator' as used in the context of the Gunpowder Plot. (2 marks)
[2 marks]2.
Explain the significance of the term 'legacy' in relation to the Gunpowder Plot. (3 marks)
[3 marks]3.
Compare the views of two historians on the impact of the Gunpowder Plot's legacy. Use the source and your knowledge. (6 marks)
[6 marks]4.
Outline how the Gunpowder Plot influenced laws and attitudes towards Catholics in Britain. (4 marks)
[4 marks]5.
Analyse the long-term social effects of the Gunpowder Plot on UK society. Use evidence from the source and your knowledge. (8 marks)
[8 marks]6.
Write a brief summary explaining why the Gunpowder Plot is remembered as a significant event in British history. (3 marks)
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