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The Guillotine: Cause and Consequence of the Terror

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet explores the causes and consequences of the use of the guillotine during the French Revolution's Reign of Terror.

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#History
#History
#The Terror
#Standard
#Cause and Consequence
#Guillotine
#Explain the reasons behind the use of the guillotine during the Terror.
#Compare the different perspectives on the guillotine's role in revolutionary justice.
#Analyse the consequences of the guillotine's use for French society.
#Outline the historical significance of the guillotine during this period.

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The Guillotine: Cause and Consequence of the Terror

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The Role of the Guillotine in the Reign of Terror

The guillotine became a symbol of the French Revolution’s Reign of Terror. It was used extensively to execute those considered enemies of the Revolution, including King Louis XVI and Queen Marie Antoinette. The device was promoted as a humane method of execution, replacing more brutal forms of death. Its use was driven by the revolutionary leaders’ desire to eliminate opposition quickly and efficiently, but it also became a tool of fear and political repression.

1.
Explain why the guillotine was used during the Reign of Terror. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the views of revolutionary leaders and opponents regarding the use of the guillotine. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Analyse the impact of the guillotine on French society during the Terror. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
4.
Outline the long-term consequences of using the guillotine during the French Revolution. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
5.
Write a brief explanation of why the guillotine became a symbol of the French Revolution. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
6.
Analyse how the use of the guillotine reflected the revolutionary principles of equality and justice. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
7.
Compare the use of the guillotine with previous methods of execution used before the Revolution. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
8.
Outline the reasons why the guillotine continued to be used after the Terror ended. (4 marks)
[4 marks]

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1/1/2026
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