The Significance of Factors in the Religious Settlement
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This worksheet explores the key factors influencing the Religious Settlement in Elizabethan England, encouraging students to categorize, rank, and justify their ideas about significance.
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The Significance of Factors in the Religious Settlement
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Introduction to the Religious Settlement
Source A: Extract from a historian's overview
'The Elizabethan Religious Settlement was a complex compromise designed to establish religious stability. Key factors influencing it included political considerations, social acceptance, economic interests, and religious beliefs.' Provenance: Modern historian's analysis, published in 2010.
Factors Influencing the Religious Settlement
Source B: Political speech from Elizabeth I
'My aim is to establish a moderate religion that will bring peace to my realm, balancing the desires of both Catholics and Protestants.' Provenance: Speech by Elizabeth I in 1559.
Ranking the Factors
Source C: Modern historian's evaluation
'While political motives were crucial, religious and social considerations played a vital role in ensuring public support.' Provenance: Academic article, published 2015.
Summary and Reflection
Source D: Student's summary
'The Religious Settlement was primarily driven by political motives, with social and religious factors supporting its implementation.' Provenance: Student essay written in class.
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