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The Abolition of the Death Penalty in Modern Crime

History
GCSE / Year 10 / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet analyzes a primary source related to the movement to abolish the death penalty, encouraging students to evaluate its content, provenance, and usefulness.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#Modern Crime
#Standard
#Source Analysis (Text)
#Abolition of Death Penalty
#Explain the reasons behind the abolition of the death penalty
#Compare different perspectives on capital punishment
#Analyse the reliability of primary sources

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The Abolition of the Death Penalty in Modern Crime

Subject: HistoryGrade: GCSE / Year 10 / Grade 8
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Grade GCSE / Year 10 / Grade 8
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Source Analysis on the Abolition of the Death Penalty

Source A: Speech by a Human Rights Activist

"The death penalty is an outdated and inhumane form of punishment that has no place in a modern society. It is irreversible, and innocent people have been executed due to wrongful convictions. Abolishing it reflects our commitment to human rights and justice. Many countries have already taken this step, recognizing that justice does not require taking a life. The state should uphold the dignity of all its citizens, and ending the death penalty is a vital part of this moral progression." Provenance: Jane Doe, 2005, speech delivered at an international human rights conference.

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Section 2

1.
What is the main message of Source A regarding the death penalty? (2 marks)
[2 marks]
2.
Explain the purpose of Jane Doe's speech based on the source. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
3.
Compare the usefulness of Source A with another possible source, such as a government report supporting the death penalty. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
4.
Outline two reasons why some countries continue to use the death penalty, despite international pressure to abolish it. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
5.
Analyse how effective Source A might be in convincing someone who supports the death penalty. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
6.
Outline the main reasons why the movement to abolish the death penalty gained support in the 21st century. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
7.
Compare how the historical context might influence the views expressed in Source A. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
8.
Explain why primary sources like Source A are important in understanding historical debates about crime and punishment. (4 marks)
[4 marks]

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