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Essay Planning: Elizabeth's Accession and Its Impact on Queen, Government, and Religion

History
GCSE / Grade 9 / Year 10
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet guides students through planning an essay on Elizabeth I's accession, focusing on her impact on the monarchy, government, and religion. It provides structured questions to help students develop a balanced and analytical essay.

Topics covered:

#Queen, Government and Religion
#Explain how Elizabeth's accession shaped government policies
#History
#Compare the religious challenges faced at the start of Elizabeth's reign
#Standard
#Analyse the significance of Elizabeth's accession for the English monarchy
#Essay Planning
#Evaluate different perspectives on Elizabeth's early impact
#Elizabeth's Accession

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Essay Planning: Elizabeth's Accession and Its Impact on Queen, Government, and Religion

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Essay Planning: Elizabeth's Accession and Its Impact

Essay Title: How did Elizabeth I's accession influence the development of the monarchy, government, and religion in England?

Introduction Thesis: Outline the significance of Elizabeth's accession in shaping the future of England's monarchy, government, and religious landscape.

Point 1 with Evidence: Explain how Elizabeth's accession restored stability to the monarchy after her predecessor’s troubled reign, emphasizing the importance of her legitimacy and the support of key nobles.

Point 2 with Evidence: Analyse the religious changes initiated by Elizabeth, including the Elizabethan Religious Settlement, and how these shaped national unity.

Counter-argument: Outline alternative views that suggest Elizabeth’s early reign faced ongoing religious and political instability, which limited her initial impact.

Conclusion: Summarise how Elizabeth’s accession was a turning point that established a more centralised and moderate monarchy, influencing subsequent policies.

Note: Use this scaffold to plan a balanced, analytical essay by expanding each section with relevant evidence and evaluation.

1.
Explain why Elizabeth's accession was considered a turning point for the English monarchy. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the religious challenges Elizabeth faced at the start of her reign with those faced by her predecessors. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Outline how Elizabeth's accession influenced the development of government policies. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
4.
Analyse the significance of the Elizabethan Religious Settlement in shaping the religious landscape of England. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
5.
Explain how Elizabeth's accession affected England’s political stability. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
6.
Compare Elizabeth's approach to religion with that of her predecessor Mary I. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
7.
Outline the main factors that made Elizabeth's accession a pivotal moment for England's future. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
8.
Analyse the long-term impact of Elizabeth's early policies on her reign and England’s future. (5 marks)
[5 marks]

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