VCE Revolutions Past Exam Questions
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Question 1 – The American Revolution 4–7 Question 1 (25 marks) The American Revolution Refer to pages 2–4 in the Sources Book when responding to this question. Question 1 continues
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a. Using Source 1, outline the ideas about Natural Rights expressed by the members of the Massachusetts Assembly. 4 marks
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b. Evaluate the contribution of the Coercive Acts to the outbreak of revolution by 1776. Use Source 2 and other evidence to support your response. 10 marks Section A
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c. Using Source 3 and your own knowledge, analyse the challenges faced by Loyalists during and after the War of Independence. 6 marks Section A
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d. Using Source 4 and your own knowledge, explain the influence George Washington had on society from 1776 to 1789. 5 marks
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Question 2 – The French Revolution 8–11 Question 2 (25 marks) The French Revolution Refer to pages 5–7 in the Sources Book when responding to this question. Question 2 continues on
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a. Using Source 5, outline Emmanuel Joseph Sieyès’s ideas about the Third Estate. 4 marks
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b. Evaluate the extent to which the events of the Estates-General contributed to the outbreak of the revolution. Use Source 6 and other evidence to support your response. 10 marks
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c. Using Source 7 and your own knowledge, analyse how economic challenges had an impact on the consolidation of the new regime. 6 marks Section A
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d. Using Source 8 and your own knowledge, explain how the rise of the sans culottes led to challenges in France up to 1793. 5 marks
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Question 3 – The Russian Revolution 12–15 Question 3 (25 marks) The Russian Revolution Refer to pages 8–10 in the Sources Book when responding to this question. Question 3 continue
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a. Using Source 9, outline how the Fundamental Laws aimed to retain the powers and authority of Tsar Nicholas II. 4 marks
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