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Challenges to Elizabeth: Plots and Conspiracies

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
6 questions
~12 mins
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This worksheet explores the various plots and conspiracies against Queen Elizabeth I, analyzing primary sources to understand their content, origin, and reliability.

Topics covered:

#Challenges to Elizabeth
#History
#Explain the nature of plots against Elizabeth
#Standard
#Analyse the reliability of primary sources
#Source Analysis (Text)
#Plots
#Compare different sources' perspectives on conspiracies

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Challenges to Elizabeth: Plots and Conspiracies

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Analysis of a Conspiracy against Elizabeth

Source A: A Letter from a Supporter of the Babington Plot

"We have devised a plan to rescue the Queen and overthrow her ministers, by secretly gathering forces and striking at dawn. Our aim is to replace her with Mary, Queen of Scots, and restore Catholicism to England. The risk is great, but the reward justifies it. We believe success is possible if we act swiftly and discreetly." Provenance: Anonymous supporter, 1586, letter suspected to be part of the Babington Plot correspondence.

1.
Explain what Source A reveals about the plot against Elizabeth. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the provenance of Source A and its usefulness in understanding the plot. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Outline why the source might not be entirely reliable. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
4.
Analyse how this source helps us understand the threat posed to Elizabeth. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
5.
Compare the aims of the Babington Plot with other plots against Elizabeth. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
6.
Explain the importance of sources like this in understanding Elizabeth’s challenges. (3 marks)
[3 marks]

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