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Question 1 – The American Revolution ................................................................................................................. 4–7 Question 1 (25 marks) The
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a. Describe two features of Source 1 that show how the colonists demonstrated their objections to taxation without representation in 1765. 4 marks d o n o t w r i t e i n t h i s a
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b. Using Source 2 and your own knowledge, analyse how events from April 1775 to July 1776 led to the Declaration of Independence by the American colonies. 6 marks
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c. Using Source 3, identify two criticisms of the Articles of Confederation. 2 marks d o n o t w r i t e i n t h i s a r e a 2023 REVOLUTIONS EXAM 6
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d. Using Source 4 and your own knowledge, explain the key issues in the debates between the Federalists and Anti-Federalists about the planned new Constitution. 5 marks
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e. Evaluate the significance of liberty as a revolutionary idea in America between 1754 and 1789. Use evidence to support your response. 8 marks d o n o t w r i t e i n t h i s a r
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Question 2 – The French Revolution ..................................................................................................................... 8–11 Question 2 (25 marks)
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a. Describe two features of Source 5 that show how the Third Estate challenged the existing order. 4 marks d o n o t w r i t e i n t h i s a r e a 9 2023 REVOLUTIONS EXAM TURN OVER
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b. Using Source 6 and your own knowledge, analyse the causes of the ‘Great Fear’. 6 marks
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c. Using Source 7, identify two ways the Declaration of Rights of Man and Citizen aimed to create equality for French citizens. 2 marks d o n o t w r i t e i n t h i s a r e a 2023
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d. Using Source 8 and your own knowledge, explain how the new regime consolidated its power during The Terror. 5 marks
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e. Evaluate the most significant continuities and changes to the power of the church in France between 1774 and 1795. Use evidence to support your response. 8 marks d o n o t w r i
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