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Challenges to Elizabeth: Plots

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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A worksheet exploring the various plots against Elizabeth I, focusing on key vocabulary and concepts to understand the nature of these conspiracies.

Topics covered:

#Compare different types of plots during her reign
#Explain the significance of major conspiracies
#Challenges to Elizabeth
#History
#Analyse the motives behind various plots
#Standard
#Define key terms related to plots against Elizabeth
#Plots
#Vocabulary & Concepts

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Challenges to Elizabeth: Plots

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Vocabulary and Concepts: Plots against Elizabeth

Source A: Summary of the Throckmorton Plot

The Throckmorton Plot of 1583 was a conspiracy to assassinate Queen Elizabeth I and replace her with Mary, Queen of Scots. The plot involved foreign Catholic powers and aimed to overthrow Elizabeth's Protestant government.

Provenance: Historical summary from a GCSE textbook, 2020.

Source B: Overview of the Babington Plot

The Babington Plot of 1586 was a plan to assassinate Elizabeth and place Mary, Queen of Scots, on the throne. It was uncovered when letters were intercepted, revealing the conspiracy.

Provenance: Educational resource from a revision guide, 2019.

1.
Define the term 'plot' in the context of Elizabeth's reign. (2 marks)
[2 marks]
2.
Compare the Throckmorton Plot and the Babington Plot in terms of their goals and outcomes. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Explain why plots against Elizabeth were a significant threat to her rule. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
4.
Outline the motives behind the plots against Elizabeth. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
5.
Analyse the impact of the discovery of plots on Elizabeth's reign. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
6.
Compare the threat levels of foreign-sponsored plots versus domestic plots during Elizabeth's reign. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
7.
Explain how the threat of plots influenced Elizabeth's policies towards Catholics. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
8.
Write a brief evaluation of how effective Elizabeth was at preventing plots. (5 marks)
[5 marks]

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