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Challenges to Elizabeth: The Spanish Armada

History
GCSE Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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A worksheet exploring the significance and factors affecting Elizabeth's challenges during the Spanish Armada, aimed at developing understanding of historical causes and their importance.

Topics covered:

#Explain and justify the relative importance of these factors
#Challenges to Elizabeth
#History
#Significance & Factors
#Categorize factors into Political, Social, Economic, Religious
#Identify key factors affecting Elizabeth's challenge from Spain
#Spanish Armada
#Standard
#Compare the significance of different factors

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Challenges to Elizabeth: The Spanish Armada

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Factors Contributing to Elizabeth's Challenge from Spain

The Spanish Armada was a major threat to Elizabeth I's reign. Several factors influenced the situation, including political tensions, economic interests, religious conflicts, and social changes. Understanding these helps explain why England faced such a formidable challenge in 1588.

Source A: A historian's view

'The Armada was not just a fleet; it was the culmination of years of political rivalry, economic competition, and religious discord between Spain and England. Each factor played a crucial role in shaping the events.' Provenance: Modern historian's analysis, published 2000.

1.
Categorize the following factors as Political, Social, Economic, or Religious: - Religious differences between Catholics and Protestants - Spain's desire for control over trade routes - England's naval power and shipbuilding - The alliance between Spain and the Catholic European countries
[4 marks]
2.
Compare the significance of religious factors and political factors in causing the challenge from Spain. Which was more important? Justify your answer with evidence.
[6 marks]
3.
Outline the economic factors that contributed to Spain's decision to challenge Elizabeth. How did these influence the conflict?
[4 marks]
4.
Explain how social factors played a role in the challenge from Spain. What social changes or tensions contributed?
[4 marks]
5.
Which factor do you think was MORE significant in causing the challenge from Spain? Justify your answer with reasons and evidence.
[6 marks]
6.
Analyse how the religious conflict between England and Spain increased tensions leading to the Armada. What evidence supports this?
[6 marks]
7.
Compare the impact of social and economic factors on the challenge. Which had a greater influence? Explain your reasoning.
[6 marks]
8.
Summarize the main factors that contributed to Spain's challenge to Elizabeth and explain which you believe was the most important. Use evidence to support your view.
[8 marks]

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