Challenges to Elizabeth: The Spanish Armada
History
GCSE / Grade 8
7 questions
~14 mins
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A timeline and chronology worksheet exploring the events leading to the Spanish Armada and its significance as a challenge to Elizabeth I.
Topics covered:
#Challenges to Elizabeth
#History
#Analyse the sequence of events in the context of Elizabethan England
#Explain the significance of the Spanish Armada in Elizabeth's reign
#Spanish Armada
#Standard
#Compare different perspectives on the Armada's impact
#Understand the key events leading up to the Spanish Armada
#Timeline & Chronology
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Challenges to Elizabeth: The Spanish Armada
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Grade GCSE / Grade 8
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Timeline of Events Leading to the Spanish Armada
Source A: Summary of the Armada Campaign
'In 1588, Spain launched a massive fleet to invade England, aiming to overthrow Elizabeth and restore Catholicism. The campaign involved a series of battles at sea, culminating in the defeat of the Spanish fleet.'
Source B: Elizabeth's Speech to Her Troops
'I am confident that God and the strength of our ships will protect us from the invaders.'
1.
Outline the main events that led to the Spanish Armada being launched in 1588. (4 marks)
[4 marks]2.
Compare the perspectives in Source A and Source B on the invasion. (4 marks)
[4 marks]3.
Write a short summary explaining why the Spanish Armada was considered a major challenge to Elizabeth's reign. (3 marks)
[3 marks]4.
Analyse the consequences of the defeat of the Spanish Armada for England. (6 marks)
[6 marks]5.
Explain how the defeat of the Armada affected Elizabeth's reputation as a leader. (4 marks)
[4 marks]6.
Compare the reasons why Spain wanted to invade England with the reasons why Elizabeth wanted to defend her country. (6 marks)
[6 marks]7.
Outline the significance of the Spanish Armada in Elizabethan England. (4 marks)
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