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Abolition of the Death Penalty: An Essay Planning Worksheet

History
GCSE / Grade 8
9 questions
~18 mins
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This worksheet guides students through planning an essay on the abolition of the death penalty, focusing on key points, evidence, and arguments.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#Modern Crime
#Standard
#Essay Planning
#Abolition of Death Penalty
#Analyse reasons for the abolition of the death penalty
#Compare different perspectives on capital punishment
#Develop structured arguments for essay writing

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Abolition of the Death Penalty: An Essay Planning Worksheet

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Grade GCSE / Grade 8
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Essay Title and Planning

Essay Title:

To what extent was the abolition of the death penalty justified?

Instructions: Use the questions below to plan your essay, developing your ideas logically with supporting evidence and arguments.

B

Introduction - Thesis Statement

Outline your overall argument on whether the abolition of the death penalty was justified. Consider the main reasons supporting abolition and any opposing views.

1.
Explain what the main argument for abolishing the death penalty was. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
C

Point 1 with Evidence

Identify and explain a key reason supporting abolition, with specific evidence.

1.
Compare the views of opponents and supporters of the death penalty regarding its effectiveness as a deterrent. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
D

Point 2 with Evidence

Outline another significant reason for abolition, supported by evidence or historical examples.

1.
Explain how concerns about wrongful executions influenced the movement to abolish the death penalty. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
E

Counter-Argument

Present a counter-argument to the abolition, including evidence or reasoning.

1.
Analyse why some believed the death penalty should remain despite abolition movements. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
F

Conclusion

Summarise your argument, weighing the reasons for and against abolition.

1.
Outline your overall opinion on whether the abolition of the death penalty was justified. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
G

Additional Planning Questions

Further questions to develop your essay:

  1. Explain how international influences contributed to the abolition movement.
  2. Compare the abolition movements in different countries.
  3. Analyse the role of public opinion and political leaders in the change.
  4. Outline the legal and social impacts following abolition.
1.
Explain how international human rights standards influenced domestic decisions to abolish the death penalty. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare how different countries approached the abolition of the death penalty. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Analyse the role of public opinion and political leadership in the abolition movement. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
4.
Outline the social and legal impacts following the abolition of the death penalty. (3 marks)
[3 marks]

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