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Exploration and Expansion: The Voyages of Sir Walter Raleigh

History
GCSE Grade 8 / Year 9
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet focuses on Sir Walter Raleigh's role in exploration and expansion, using a timeline and chronology activity to understand key events in his life and expeditions.

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#History
#To compare different phases of Raleigh's career and their impacts
#Raleigh
#To analyze the significance of Raleigh's voyages in the context of English expansion
#Standard
#To understand the key events in Sir Walter Raleigh's exploration efforts
#Exploration and Expansion
#Timeline & Chronology

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Exploration and Expansion: The Voyages of Sir Walter Raleigh

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Grade GCSE Grade 8 / Year 9
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Timeline and Chronology of Sir Walter Raleigh's Explorations

Source A: Raleigh's Expedition to Roanoke (1584) 'Raleigh sponsored the first English attempt to establish a colony in North America, aiming to expand England's influence and wealth.' Provenance: Raleigh's own report to the Queen, 1584.

Source B: The Lost Colony (1590) 'The Roanoke colony mysteriously vanished, leaving behind only the word 'Croatoan' carved into a post.' Provenance: Report by John White, governor of the colony, 1590.

Source C: Raleigh's Second Voyage (1595) 'Raleigh led a second expedition to establish a new colony, but it was plagued by difficulties and ultimately failed.' Provenance: Official expedition records, 1595.

1.
Outline the key events in Sir Walter Raleigh's exploration efforts from 1584 to 1595. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Compare the outcomes of Raleigh's first and second expeditions to the Americas. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
3.
Explain why Raleigh's explorations were significant for England's expansion. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
4.
Analyse the challenges Raleigh faced during his voyages and their impact on his success. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
5.
Write a chronological list of Raleigh's key exploration events from 1584 to 1595.
[4 marks]
6.
Compare the goals of Raleigh's voyages and the actual outcomes. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
7.
Summarise the importance of Raleigh's explorations in the wider context of English expansion. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
8.
Describe the main difficulties faced by Raleigh during his expeditions and how these affected his plans. (6 marks)
[6 marks]

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