Challenges to Elizabeth: Plots Timeline & Chronology
History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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A timeline-based worksheet exploring key plots and challenges faced by Elizabeth I, encouraging students to explain, compare, analyse, and outline events in chronological order.
Topics covered:
#Explain the significance of each plot in challenging Elizabeth's reign
#Challenges to Elizabeth
#History
#Compare different plots and assess their impact on Elizabeth's rule
#Standard
#Understand the key plots against Elizabeth I and their chronological order
#Analyse how Elizabeth responded to these threats over time
#Timeline & Chronology
#Plots
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Challenges to Elizabeth: Plots Timeline & Chronology
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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Timeline of Plots Against Elizabeth I
Source A: Summary of Key Plots
The following timeline highlights some of the most significant plots against Elizabeth I:
- 1583: Throckmorton Plot – A Catholic conspiracy to assassinate Elizabeth and replace her with Mary, Queen of Scots.
- 1585: Babington Plot – A plan to free Mary, Queen of Scots, and overthrow Elizabeth.
- 1586: Trial and execution of Mary, Queen of Scots.
- 1593: Ridolfi Plot – An Italian plan to marry Mary to the Duke of Norfolk and restore Catholicism.
- 1605: Gunpowder Plot – A Catholic attempt to blow up Parliament and kill the king.
These plots show the ongoing Catholic challenge to Elizabeth's Protestant rule, culminating in the Gunpowder Plot which was foiled in 1605.
1.
Outline the chronological order of the plots against Elizabeth I listed in Source A. (4 marks)
[4 marks]2.
Compare the aims of the Throckmorton Plot and the Gunpowder Plot. (6 marks)
[6 marks]3.
Explain how Elizabeth I responded to the threat of the Babington Plot. (4 marks)
[4 marks]4.
Analyse the significance of the Gunpowder Plot in shaping Elizabeth's policies. (6 marks)
[6 marks]5.
Write a brief summary explaining the overall impact of these plots on Elizabeth I's reign. (4 marks)
[4 marks]6.
Compare the threat level of the Throckmorton Plot and the Ridolfi Plot. (6 marks)
[6 marks]7.
Outline the main reasons why Elizabeth I remained cautious about Catholic plots. (4 marks)
[4 marks]8.
Analyse how the threat of plots influenced Elizabeth’s policies towards Catholics. (6 marks)
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