Charles II and the Restoration: Source Analysis

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
5 questions
~10 mins
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A worksheet designed to develop students' skills in analysing historical sources related to the reign of Charles II and the Restoration period.

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Charles II and the Restoration: Source Analysis

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Source Analysis: Charles II and the Restoration

Source A: The King's Speech to Parliament

"My friends, I have returned to restore stability and order to our land. The challenges ahead are great, but together we shall rebuild our nation with renewed faith and strength. I am committed to fairness, tolerance, and the prosperity of all my people." Provenance: Charles II, 1660, Speech to Parliament upon returning to England after the Restoration.

1.
What does Source A tell us about Charles II's intentions after returning to England? (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Explain how the provenance of Source A helps us understand its perspective. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Compare the usefulness of Source A with a hypothetical newspaper report from the same period. What are the strengths and limitations of each? (6 marks)
[6 marks]
4.
Outline the main challenges Charles II might have faced in fulfilling the promises made in Source A. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
5.
Analyse how sources like Source A help us understand the goals of the Restoration. (6 marks)
[6 marks]

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