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Challenges to Elizabeth: The Case of Mary Queen of Scots

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet explores the significance of Mary Queen of Scots as a challenge to Elizabeth I, focusing on various factors and their importance.

Topics covered:

#Challenges to Elizabeth
#History
#Significance & Factors
#Mary Queen of Scots
#Standard
#Analyze the relative importance of different factors
#Justify rankings of significance with evidence
#Identify and categorize key factors contributing to Mary Queen of Scots' challenge to Elizabeth

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Challenges to Elizabeth: The Case of Mary Queen of Scots

Subject: HistoryGrade: Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Introduction to the Challenge of Mary Queen of Scots

Source A: Excerpt from a contemporary political analysis

'Mary Queen of Scots was seen by many Catholics as the legitimate heir to the English throne, which made her a constant threat to Elizabeth's rule.' Provenance: Political pamphlet published in 1580, during Elizabeth's reign.

1.
Categorize the factors that made Mary Queen of Scots a challenge to Elizabeth. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the political and religious factors that made Mary Queen of Scots a threat to Elizabeth. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Explain why foreign support for Mary Queen of Scots increased the threat to Elizabeth. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
B

Factors Contributing to the Challenge

Source B: Letter from a Catholic supporter

'Mary’s legitimacy and Catholic faith make her a natural leader for those opposing Elizabeth’s Protestant rule.' Provenance: Letter written by a Catholic noble in 1585.

1.
Outline the social and religious factors that contributed to Mary Queen of Scots' challenge. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Rank the importance of the economic, political, and religious factors in threatening Elizabeth's reign. Justify your ranking with evidence. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
3.
Compare the impact of religious and political factors on Elizabeth's ability to maintain power. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
C

Assessment of Significance

Source C: Historian's view

'The religious question was the most significant factor because it directly affected Elizabeth’s authority and stability.' Provenance: Modern historian's analysis published in 2005.

1.
Explain why religious factors are considered the most significant in challenging Elizabeth. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Analyse the relative importance of religious versus political factors in challenging Elizabeth. (6 marks)
[6 marks]

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