The Use of the Guillotine During the Terror
History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
5 questions
~10 mins
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This worksheet guides students through planning an essay about the role and impact of the guillotine during the French Revolution's Reign of Terror.
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The Use of the Guillotine During the Terror
Subject: HistoryGrade: Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Essay Planning: The Role of the Guillotine During the Reign of Terror
Essay Question: Explain how the use of the guillotine reflected the attitudes and policies of the Jacobins during the Reign of Terror.
Introduction: Thesis statement
Outline the importance of the guillotine as a symbol of revolutionary justice and fear during this period.
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What is the main focus of your essay? Write a brief thesis statement that explains your overall argument about the guillotine's role during the Terror. (2 marks)
[2 marks]2.
Explain the reasons why the Jacobins used the guillotine extensively during the Terror. Include specific evidence. (4 marks)
[4 marks]3.
Compare the perspectives of supporters and critics regarding the use of the guillotine. (5 marks)
[5 marks]4.
Outline the impact of the guillotine on public perceptions of justice during the Terror. (3 marks)
[3 marks]5.
Analyse the long-term effects of the guillotine's use during the Terror. (4 marks)
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