Religious Turmoil during the Reigns of Edward VI & Mary I

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet analyzes primary sources related to the religious upheavals during Edward VI's and Mary I's reigns, helping students understand differing perspectives and the reliability of sources.

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Religious Turmoil during the Reigns of Edward VI & Mary I

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Source Analysis: Religious Changes in Tudor England

Source A: A Protestant Minister’s View

"The reforms initiated by Edward VI have restored true doctrine and rid the land of superstitions. The people are now more faithful and aligned with God's word. Mary I's attempt to revive Catholic practices threatens the progress we have made and will lead to chaos and heresy." Provenance: Thomas Cranmer, 1553, sermon report

1.
Explain what Source A suggests about the religious reforms under Edward VI and Mary I. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the purpose of the source with its potential limitations. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Outline how useful Source A is for understanding the religious changes during this period. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
4.
Analyse how the provenance of Source A influences its reliability. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
5.
Describe the main religious policies of Edward VI and Mary I. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
6.
Compare the views of Source A with what you know about the impact of Mary I’s reign. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
7.
Outline how the source helps us understand the religious conflicts of the 1550s. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
8.
Analyse the reasons why sources like this one are important for understanding history. (5 marks)
[5 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
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1/1/2026
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