The Significance and Factors of the Great Fire of London
History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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A worksheet exploring the key factors that contributed to the significance of the Great Fire of London, including categorization, ranking, and justification of these factors.
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#History
#History
#The Restoration
#Standard
#Significance & Factors
#Great Fire of London
#Identify different factors that influenced the impact of the Great Fire of London
#Categorize factors into political, social, economic, and religious groups
#Analyze the relative importance of these factors
#Justify rankings with evidence from sources and prior knowledge
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The Significance and Factors of the Great Fire of London
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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Understanding Factors Behind the Great Fire of London
Source A: Eyewitness account of the fire
'The flames spread rapidly through the wooden buildings, and the city was engulfed in a sea of fire that could not be contained.' Provenance: Diary entry by Samuel Adams, 1666, a London resident.
1.
Categorize the following factors as Political, Social, Economic, or Religious:
- The widespread use of timber in buildings
- The decision to rebuild London with similar wooden structures
- The existing laws about building regulations
- The religious tensions in the city at the time
[4 marks]2.
Compare the significance of economic and social factors in contributing to the scale of the fire. Which was MORE significant? Justify your answer with evidence.
[6 marks]3.
Outline why the decision to rebuild London with similar wooden buildings was a significant factor after the fire.
[3 marks]4.
Explain how religious tensions in London contributed to the impact of the Great Fire.
[3 marks]5.
Analyse which factor (political, social, economic, religious) was the MOST significant in shaping the consequences of the Great Fire. Provide reasons and evidence for your choice.
[6 marks]6.
Compare the roles of political decisions and social conditions in influencing London's response to the fire.
[4 marks]7.
Justify which factor you believe was the most important in shaping the long-term consequences of the Great Fire, using evidence to support your view.
[6 marks]8.
Outline the importance of categorizing factors when analyzing historical events like the Great Fire of London.
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