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Robespierre and The Terror: Source Analysis

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet provides a detailed source analysis activity focusing on Robespierre's role during the French Revolution's Reign of Terror. Students will analyze a historical source to develop understanding of perspectives, reliability, and context.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#The Terror
#Standard
#Source Analysis (Text)
#Robespierre
#Explain the content and purpose of the source
#Compare different aspects of the source's origin and usefulness
#Analyse the reliability of the source in understanding Robespierre's actions

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Robespierre and The Terror: Source Analysis

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
A

Source Analysis: Robespierre and the Reign of Terror

Source A: Speech by Robespierre

"The Revolution is asking us to be just, but also to be relentless in our pursuit of justice. We must root out enemies of the Revolution, no matter how difficult or dangerous it may be. Our duty is to protect the republic at all costs, even if it means sacrificing some of our own rights to ensure the safety of France. The Terror is a necessary measure to defend our new democracy from internal enemies and counter-revolutionaries. We are committed to virtue and virtue alone will lead us to a free and just society." Provenance: Maximilien Robespierre, 1794, speech delivered to the Convention.

B

Section 2

1.
What is the main message of Source A? (2 marks)
[2 marks]
2.
Outline the purpose of Robespierre's speech. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
3.
Compare the source's view of the Terror with other possible perspectives. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
4.
Explain the provenance of this source and how it affects its reliability. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
5.
How useful is this source for understanding Robespierre's attitude towards the Terror? (6 marks)
[6 marks]
6.
Outline how this source helps us understand the reasons behind the use of the Terror. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
7.
Compare Robespierre's justification with the views of critics of the Terror. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
8.
Analyse the impact of Robespierre's speech on public opinion during the Revolution. (5 marks)
[5 marks]

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