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The Execution of Louis XVI: Source Analysis

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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A worksheet analyzing a primary source about the execution of Louis XVI to develop understanding of historical perspectives and source evaluation.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#The Terror
#Standard
#Source Analysis (Text)
#Execution of Louis XVI
#Analyze the content and purpose of historical sources
#Compare different perspectives on significant revolutionary events
#Explain the reliability and usefulness of sources in understanding history

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The Execution of Louis XVI: Source Analysis

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Source Analysis: The Execution of Louis XVI

Source A: Speech by Georges Danton

"The king's execution was a necessary act of justice to establish the sovereignty of the people and to end the tyranny that had plagued France for centuries. His death marks the end of monarchy and the beginning of a republic. We have taken this step to secure liberty and equality for all citizens, and this act will be remembered as a pivotal point in our revolution." Provenance: Georges Danton, 1793, speech delivered to the National Convention.

1.
What is the main message of Source A regarding the execution of Louis XVI? (2 marks)
[2 marks]
2.
Explain the purpose of Georges Danton’s speech in the context of the French Revolution. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
3.
Compare the perspective in Source A with what you know about the views of those opposed to the execution. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
4.
Outline two reasons why the source might be biased. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
5.
Analyse how the purpose of Source A influences its content and tone. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
6.
Explain how the context of 1793 influences the content of this speech. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
7.
Compare the reliability of Source A with other types of sources, such as royalist writings or foreign accounts. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
8.
Summarize the importance of the execution of Louis XVI in the context of the French Revolution. (3 marks)
[3 marks]

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