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Queen, Government and Religion: Elizabeth's Accession

History
Year 10 / GCSE Grade 8
7 questions
~14 mins
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This worksheet provides source analysis practice focused on Elizabeth I's accession, encouraging students to interpret primary sources, evaluate their usefulness, and understand their context.

Topics covered:

#Queen, Government and Religion
#History
#Standard
#Evaluate the reliability and usefulness of sources
#Source Analysis (Text)
#Analyse primary sources to understand historical events
#Compare different perspectives on Elizabeth's accession
#Elizabeth's Accession

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Queen, Government and Religion: Elizabeth's Accession

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Source Analysis: Elizabeth's Accession

Source A: Elizabeth's Speech to Her Subjects

"I am now your Queen, chosen by the divine grace of God, to rule this land with justice and mercy. I pledge to uphold the laws of the realm and to serve my people faithfully. Though I am young, I carry the weight of my ancestors’ legacy and the hope of my nation’s future. I ask for your loyalty and your prayers as I begin my reign." Provenance: Elizabeth I, Speech delivered at her coronation, 1559, transcript of her inaugural address.

1.
Explain what Elizabeth's speech tells us about her view of her role as Queen. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the purpose of Elizabeth's speech with a typical royal speech today. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Outline why it is important to consider the provenance of this source when analysing its usefulness. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
4.
Analyse how reliable this source is for understanding Elizabeth’s personal beliefs about her monarchy. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
5.
Describe how this source helps us understand the relationship between Elizabeth and her subjects. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
6.
Compare Elizabeth's approach in this speech with her later policies as Queen. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
7.
Outline the significance of this source for understanding Elizabeth’s early reign. (4 marks)
[4 marks]

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