Year 8 - History
How historians' views differ regarding the Glorious Revolution
The Glorious Revolution: how do historians' views of it differ?
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils learn about the Glorious Revolution and the way in which different historians have viewed it. They learn about the causes of this important event before examining Whig and revisionist arguments about its nature.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to describe how Whig and Revisionist interpretations of the Glorious Revolution differ.
Key Notes
- Whig and revisionist historians have different interpretations of how revolutionary the Glorious Revolution was.
- Whigs focus on the passing of the Bill of Rights and the growth in power of Parliament at the expense of the monarchy.
- Some revisionists argue that little changed, others say it was a very significant event that caused profound change.
- Whig and revisionist historians focus on different aspects of the Glorious Revolution in order to make their case.
Vocabulary To Learn
- Whig: in history, a term used to describe an historian who believes that societies make progress over time
- revisionist: a revisionist historian tries to look at historical events or developments in a new way
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- The past never changes.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Summarise this historical learning in two key ideas.
Whig and revisionist historians have different interpretations of how revolutionary the Glorious Revolution was. Whigs focus on the passing of the Bill of Rights and the growth in power of Parliament at the expense of the monarchy.
2. Define this history term and explain why it matters in this topic. 'Whig'
in history, a term used to describe an historian who believes that societies make progress over time.
3. Correct this common history misconception using evidence language.
Mistake: The past never changes. Correction: Our understanding of the past changes frequently, which causes us to look at events in different ways. As such, how we view the past is constantly changing.
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