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Question 1 (20 marks) The American Revolution ‘From July 1776, the War of Independence devastated the American economy and caused challenges that threatened the new society.’ To wh
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Question 2 (20 marks) The French Revolution ‘From August 1789, the revolution totally changed the way France was governed, but life for urban workers and peasants remained largely
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Question 3 (20 marks) The Russian Revolution ‘Between October 1917 and 1927, Bolshevik revolutionary leaders failed to achieve any of their revolutionary ideals.’ To what extent do
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Question 1 – The American Revolution ................................................................................................................. 4–7 Question 1 (25 marks) The
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a. Using Source 1, identify two actions of the British Government that were believed to threaten the liberty of the colonists. 2 marks
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b. Describe three features of Source 2 that show colonial opposition to British tax revenue Acts by 1774. 3 marks
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c. Evaluate the extent to which British management of the colonies contributed to the outbreak of revolution. Use evidence to support your response. 9 marks d o n o t w r i t e i n
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d. Using Source 3 and your own knowledge, explain the significance of George Washington’s leadership during the War of Independence. 5 marks d o n o t w r i t e i n t h i s a r e a
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e. Using Source 4 and your own knowledge, analyse one change and one continuity in the conditions for women in the new regime. 6 marks d o n o t w r i t e i n t h i s a r e a 2022
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Question 2 – The French Revolution ..................................................................................................................... 8–11 Question 2 (25 marks)
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a. Using Source 5, identify two changes to taxation that were outlined in the Cahier de Doléances of the Third Estate of Dourdan. 2 marks
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b. Using Source 6, describe three differences between the Estates that were shown during this opening event of the Estates-General. 3 marks
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