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The Abolition of the Death Penalty: Timeline & Chronology

History
GCSE / Grade 8 / Year 9
10 questions
~20 mins
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This worksheet guides students through the key events and developments leading to the abolition of the death penalty, encouraging understanding of chronological order and significance.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#Modern Crime
#Standard
#Timeline & Chronology
#Abolition of Death Penalty
#Explain the key events in the abolition of the death penalty
#Compare different viewpoints on capital punishment
#Analyse the reasons behind the abolition movement

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The Abolition of the Death Penalty: Timeline & Chronology

Subject: HistoryGrade: GCSE / Grade 8 / Year 9
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Grade GCSE / Grade 8 / Year 9
A

Introduction to the Abolition Movement

Source A: Excerpt from a 19th-century reformist pamphlet

'The death penalty is an outdated and inhumane punishment that must be abolished to ensure justice and human dignity.' Provenance: Published by a reformist group advocating for penal reform in 1850.

1.
Outline the main argument presented in Source A about the death penalty. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the views in Source A with traditional views of punishment in earlier centuries. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
B

Key Events in the Abolition Process

Source B: Timeline of major legislative acts

1808: Abolition of the death penalty for certain crimes in England. 1868: The Capital Punishment Amendment Act reduces the number of capital crimes. 1965: The Murder (Abolition of Death Penalty) Act suspends the death penalty for murder. 1969: The death penalty for murder is abolished in law. 1998: The UK fully abolishes the death penalty for all crimes. Provenance: Official legislative records.

1.
Explain the significance of the 1965 and 1969 legislative acts in the abolition of the death penalty. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Compare the earlier legislative measures with the 1998 abolition of the death penalty. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
C

Public and Political Opinions

Source C: Newspaper editorial from 1970

'Abolishing the death penalty is a dangerous step that undermines justice and public safety.' Provenance: Editorial published in a major newspaper in 1970.

1.
Explain the concerns raised in Source C about abolishing the death penalty. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the perspective in Source C with the reformist arguments supporting abolition. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
D

Reasons for Abolition

Source D: Historian's analysis

'The abolition of the death penalty was driven by changing moral values, legal reforms, and international pressure.' Provenance: Modern historical analysis, 21st century.

1.
Analyse the main reasons behind the abolition of the death penalty, based on Source D. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Compare the reasons in Source D with earlier arguments for maintaining the death penalty. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
E

Summary and Reflection

Reflect on how the timeline and sources demonstrate the complex process of abolishing the death penalty. Consider the social, political, and moral factors involved in this change over time.

1.
Write a brief summary explaining how attitudes towards the death penalty changed from the 19th century to the late 20th century. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Analyse the significance of international influences and domestic reform movements in the abolition of the death penalty. (5 marks)
[5 marks]

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