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Elizabeth I and the Spanish Armada: Source Analysis

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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A worksheet to develop source analysis skills focused on Elizabeth I's response to the Spanish Armada, including understanding content, provenance, and evaluating usefulness.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#Elizabeth I
#Standard
#Source Analysis (Text)
#Spanish Armada
#Explain the content and significance of Source A
#Compare the provenance of different sources
#Analyse the usefulness and reliability of Source A in understanding Elizabeth's response

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Elizabeth I and the Spanish Armada: Source Analysis

Subject: HistoryGrade: Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Source Analysis: Elizabeth I and the Spanish Armada

Source A: Queen Elizabeth I's Speech to the Troops at Tilbury

"I know I have the body of a weak and feeble woman, but I have the heart and stomach of a king, and of a king of England too. I am ready to meet my enemies, and if they fall, I shall be their memorial. I know I am called weak, but I will show that I am strong in defending my realm. I am determined to do my duty and protect my people from the threat of the Spanish Armada." Provenance: Speech delivered by Queen Elizabeth I, 1588, during the Spanish Armada crisis.

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Questions

1.
Describe what Source A tells us about Elizabeth I's attitude towards the Spanish Armada. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Explain the purpose of Elizabeth I delivering this speech during the Armada crisis. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Compare the provenance of Source A with a typical official government report from the time. What are the differences? (5 marks)
[5 marks]
4.
Outline how reliable Source A is as a historical source for understanding Elizabeth I's attitude during the Armada crisis. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
5.
Analyse how Elizabeth I's speech might have affected her soldiers' morale. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
6.
Compare Elizabeth I's speech with another source, such as a letter from a soldier or a contemporary historian. What differences or similarities can you identify? (6 marks)
[6 marks]
7.
Outline the importance of using multiple sources to understand Elizabeth I's response to the Armada. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
8.
Summarise the main message Elizabeth I wanted to convey in her speech. (3 marks)
[3 marks]

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