Queen, Government and Religion: Elizabeth's Accession

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Queen, Government and Religion: Elizabeth's Accession

Subject: HistoryGrade: Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Introduction to Elizabeth's Accession

Source A: Letter from a contemporary observer

'Elizabeth's rise to the throne was marked by numerous challenges, but her strong personality and support from key advisors helped secure her position.' Provenance: Written by Sir Thomas Smith, 1559, a royal advisor.

1.
Categorize the factors that influenced Elizabeth's accession into Political, Social, Economic, or Religious. List at least one factor for each category.
[4 marks]
2.
Compare the significance of political support and religious factors in Elizabeth's accession. Which was more important? Justify your answer with evidence.
[6 marks]
3.
Outline the economic factors that played a role in Elizabeth's accession. Why were these important?
[3 marks]
4.
Explain how religious issues influenced Elizabeth's accession and her early reign.
[4 marks]
5.
Analyze why support from her advisors was crucial for Elizabeth's success in securing the throne.
[6 marks]
6.
Rank the four main factors (Political, Social, Economic, Religious) in order of importance for Elizabeth's accession. Justify your ranking with reasons and evidence.
[8 marks]
7.
Compare the importance of public support versus elite support in Elizabeth's rise to the throne.
[4 marks]
8.
Outline the main religious challenges Elizabeth faced at her accession and how she addressed them.
[3 marks]

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1/1/2026
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