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Significance and Factors in the Reformation under Edward VI & Mary I

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet explores the various factors that influenced the Protestant and Catholic conflicts during the reigns of Edward VI and Mary I, asking students to categorize, compare, and justify the significance of these factors.

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#History
#History
#Edward VI & Mary I
#Standard
#Significance & Factors
#Protestant vs Catholic
#Identify different factors influencing religious change during Edward VI and Mary I's reigns
#Compare the significance of political, social, economic, and religious factors
#Explain how these factors contributed to the outcomes of the religious conflicts

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Significance and Factors in the Reformation under Edward VI & Mary I

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Factors Influencing Religious Change

Source A: Royal Proclamation by Edward VI, 1552

'The true faith must be restored and maintained, and heresy rooted out.' Provenance: Official royal proclamation issued by Edward VI's government.

Source B: Mary I's Declaration of Faith, 1553

'The true faith is the Catholic faith, established by the Apostles, and must be upheld.' Provenance: Public declaration by Queen Mary I during her accession.

1.
Categorize the following factors as Political, Social, Economic, or Religious. - The desire to restore Catholicism under Mary I - The influence of the Protestant Reformation ideas - The economic impact of dissolving monasteries - The political power struggles between Protestants and Catholics
[4 marks]
2.
Compare the importance of Religious versus Political factors in shaping the religious policies of Edward VI and Mary I. Use evidence from the sources and your knowledge.
[6 marks]
3.
Outline why Social factors were significant during the religious shifts of this period.
[3 marks]
4.
Rank the following factors in order of importance in influencing Mary I's decision to restore Catholicism. Justify your ranking with evidence.
[6 marks]
5.
Explain how economic factors impacted the religious policies of Edward VI and Mary I.
[3 marks]
6.
Compare the role of Religious and Social factors in the success of Edward VI's Protestant reforms.
[6 marks]
7.
Outline the main reasons why Mary I's attempt to restore Catholicism faced resistance.
[3 marks]
8.
Explain which factor you believe was most significant in shaping the religious policies of this period and justify your view.
[6 marks]

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