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Challenges to Elizabeth: The Spanish Armada

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GCSE / Year 10 / Grade 9
8 questions
~16 mins
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A source analysis worksheet exploring the challenges faced by Elizabeth I during the Spanish Armada crisis.

Topics covered:

#Challenges to Elizabeth
#History
#Explain the significance of the Spanish Armada in Elizabeth's reign
#Compare different perspectives on the Armada
#Spanish Armada
#Standard
#Source Analysis (Text)
#Analyse the reliability of sources related to the Armada

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Challenges to Elizabeth: The Spanish Armada

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Source Analysis: The Spanish Armada

Source A: A Report from Sir Francis Walsingham

"The arrival of the Spanish Armada posed a grave threat to England. The fleet was large, well-equipped, and commanded by the experienced Duke of Parma. The English navy was smaller but more nimble. The weather conditions and clever use of fire ships played a crucial role in defeating the Spanish. Elizabeth's leadership and the loyalty of her navy were vital in securing victory for England." Provenance: Sir Francis Walsingham, 1588, government report prepared for Elizabeth I.

1.
What does Source A say about the threats faced by England during the Spanish Armada? (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Explain the purpose of Sir Francis Walsingham's report and how it might influence Elizabeth's decisions. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Compare the reliability of Source A with other possible sources about the Armada's challenges. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
4.
Outline how the weather and tactics contributed to England's victory over the Spanish Armada. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
5.
Analyse why Elizabeth's leadership was considered crucial during the Armada crisis. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
6.
Compare the perspectives of Walsingham's report with a possible foreign account of the Armada's defeat. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
7.
Explain how the source helps us understand Elizabeth's role during the Armada crisis. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
8.
Based on the source, outline the key factors that contributed to England's victory over the Spanish Armada. (4 marks)
[4 marks]

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