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The Spanish Armada and Elizabeth I

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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~16 mins
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A worksheet focusing on the timeline and key events surrounding Elizabeth I's response to the Spanish Armada, encouraging students to understand the sequence of events and analyse their significance.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#Elizabeth I
#Standard
#Timeline & Chronology
#Spanish Armada
#Understand the key events leading to the Spanish Armada
#Explain the significance of the Armada in Elizabeth I's reign
#Compare different perspectives on the Armada's impact
#Outline the chronological order of events related to the Armada

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The Spanish Armada and Elizabeth I

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Timeline of Events: The Spanish Armada

Source A: Elizabeth I's Speech to the Troops '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.' Provenance: Speech delivered by Elizabeth I to her troops in 1588, before the battle.

Source B: Letter from Lord Howard to the Queen

'The Spanish fleet is now within our reach, and we must prepare to meet them with all our strength.' Provenance: Letter written by Lord Howard, commander of the English fleet, 1588.

1.
Outline the key events in the timeline of the Spanish Armada from the start of 1588 to its defeat. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Explain how Elizabeth I used her speech to inspire her troops during the Armada crisis. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Compare the perspectives of Elizabeth I and Lord Howard on the threat posed by the Spanish Armada. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
4.
Analyse the significance of the defeat of the Spanish Armada for England. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
5.
Write a chronological outline of the main events involving the Spanish Armada and England's response. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
6.
Explain why the defeat of the Spanish Armada was seen as a turning point in Elizabeth I's reign. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
7.
Compare the strategic approaches used by the English and Spanish fleets during the battle. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
8.
Outline the long-term effects of the Armada's defeat on Europe's political landscape. (4 marks)
[4 marks]

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