Exploration and Expansion: Sir Walter Raleigh

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GCSE Grade 8 / Year 9
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Exploration and Expansion: Sir Walter Raleigh

Subject: HistoryGrade: GCSE Grade 8 / Year 9
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Grade GCSE Grade 8 / Year 9
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Vocabulary and Concepts

Source A: Extract from a historical overview of Raleigh's voyages

'Sir Walter Raleigh was a prominent figure in England's age of exploration. He sponsored expeditions to the New World, including attempts to establish colonies in North America. Raleigh's efforts were driven by a desire to expand England's influence and compete with Spain and Portugal.'

Provenance: Modern historical summary based on multiple sources, written by a history scholar.

1.
Define the following terms: 'exploration', 'expansion', and 'colony'.
[3 marks]
2.
Outline Raleigh's main aims in supporting exploration. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Compare Raleigh's motivations with those of Spanish explorers. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
4.
Explain the significance of Raleigh's expeditions for England's history. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
5.
Analyse how Raleigh's sponsorship of voyages reflected England's broader aims during the late 16th century.
[6 marks]

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1/1/2026
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