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Challenges to Elizabeth: The Spanish Armada

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GCSE Grade 8 / Year 9
9 questions
~18 mins
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This worksheet provides a reading comprehension activity focused on the Spanish Armada and the challenges faced by Elizabeth I during this event. It includes source analysis and questions designed to develop understanding of the historical context and significance.

Topics covered:

#Compare the strengths and weaknesses of the Spanish and English fleets.
#Challenges to Elizabeth
#History
#Explain the reasons for the Spanish Armada's attack on England.
#Spanish Armada
#Analyse the impact of the Armada's failure on Elizabeth's reign.
#Standard
#Outline the events of the Armada invasion.
#Reading Comprehension

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Challenges to Elizabeth: The Spanish Armada

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Grade GCSE Grade 8 / Year 9
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The Spanish Armada and Elizabeth's Challenges

Source A: Letter from an English sailor

'The fleet was prepared for battle, but the English ships proved to be faster and more agile, attacking the larger Spanish galleons and disrupting their formation. The weather also played a crucial role, with storms scattering the Spanish ships and forcing them to retreat.' Provenance: Eyewitness account from a sailor on the English fleet, 1588.

Source B: Spanish account of the Armada

'Our ships were overwhelmed by the English ships' superior tactics and the treacherous weather. The English fireships caused chaos among our fleet, and we were forced to abandon the invasion.' Provenance: Report from a Spanish officer, 1588.

1.
Explain why the Spanish Armada was launched against England. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the strengths of the English and Spanish fleets based on the sources. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Outline the role of weather in the outcome of the Armada. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
4.
Analyse the reasons why the Spanish Armada failed. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
5.
Compare the immediate effects of the Armada's failure on England and Spain. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
6.
Explain how the defeat of the Spanish Armada affected Elizabeth's reign. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
7.
Write a brief outline of the key events of the Spanish Armada invasion. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
8.
Compare the sources' perspectives on the impact of weather during the Armada. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
9.
Analyse the significance of the Spanish Armada's failure for Elizabeth's foreign policy. (6 marks)
[6 marks]

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