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Analyzing Sources on Henry VIII's Six Wives

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
5 questions
~10 mins
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This worksheet guides students through analyzing a primary source related to Henry VIII's sixth wife, Catherine Parr, to develop understanding of source content, provenance, and usefulness.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#Henry VIII
#Standard
#Source Analysis (Text)
#Six Wives
#Explain the content and purpose of the source
#Compare the provenance of different sources
#Analyze the usefulness and reliability of primary sources

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Analyzing Sources on Henry VIII's Six Wives

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Source Analysis: Henry VIII's Sixth Wife, Catherine Parr

Source A: Catherine Parr on Her Marriage to Henry VIII

"I was fortunate to marry a king who, despite his tumultuous reign, showed me kindness and respect. The king’s court was lively, yet I was often anxious about the political machinations surrounding us. I endeavored to serve him faithfully and to care for his children, knowing that my position was fragile yet vital. My marriage to Henry was both a blessing and a great responsibility." Provenance: Catherine Parr, 1543, personal letter to her confidante.

1.
Describe what Catherine Parr says about her marriage to Henry VIII in Source A. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Explain the provenance of Source A and how it might influence its reliability. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Compare the usefulness of Source A with an official court report about Henry VIII’s wives. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
4.
Outline why it is important to consider the provenance of historical sources. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
5.
Analyse how the source helps us understand what life was like for Henry VIII's sixth wife. (6 marks)
[6 marks]

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