Exploring Treaties in Indigenous and Commonwealth Histories

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
6 questions
~12 mins
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This worksheet guides students through planning an essay on the significance of treaties within Indigenous and Commonwealth histories, focusing on structuring arguments and supporting evidence.

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Exploring Treaties in Indigenous and Commonwealth Histories

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Essay Planning: The Role and Impact of Treaties in Indigenous and Commonwealth Histories

Essay Question:

To what extent have treaties shaped Indigenous histories and relationships with the wider Commonwealth?

Instructions: Use this scaffold to plan your essay. Address each point with evidence and analysis to develop a balanced argument.

1.
Outline your introduction thesis, explaining what your essay will argue about treaties and their importance.
[3 marks]
2.
Explain how treaties have historically been used to establish relationships between Indigenous peoples and colonial governments. Include specific examples.
[4 marks]
3.
Compare the impacts of treaties on Indigenous communities in different countries, such as Australia and Canada.
[4 marks]
4.
Analyse a specific treaty's significance for Indigenous communities and the wider society.
[6 marks]
5.
Outline a counter-argument that suggests treaties have not always benefited Indigenous peoples.
[3 marks]
6.
Conclude by summarizing whether treaties have overall been positive or negative for Indigenous histories, supporting your view with evidence.
[6 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
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1/1/2026
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