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Queen, Government and Religion: The Religious Settlement

History
GCSE Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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A source analysis worksheet focusing on the Religious Settlement during the reign of Elizabeth I. Students will examine a primary source, analyze its content, provenance, and usefulness.

Topics covered:

#Queen, Government and Religion
#History
#Analyse the content and purpose of primary sources related to the Religious Settlement
#Standard
#Religious Settlement
#Compare different perspectives on the Religious Settlement
#Source Analysis (Text)
#Evaluate the reliability and usefulness of historical sources

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Queen, Government and Religion: The Religious Settlement

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Grade GCSE Grade 8
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Source Analysis: The Religious Settlement

Source A: Queen Elizabeth I's Speech on the Religious Settlement

"We do earnestly desire that all our subjects, of what religion soever they be, may live peaceably and happily, and that none be troubled or disturbed in their conscience. Yet, we hold it necessary to establish a uniformity in religion, so that we may serve God with one mind and one heart. It is our will and pleasure that the Book of Common Prayer be used in all churches, and that the clergy teach according to it. We command that the laws establishing the Protestant faith be upheld, and that all who dissent be dealt with according to law. Our aim is not to oppress any conscience but to maintain the unity of our realm in faith."* Provenance: Queen Elizabeth I, 1559, Royal Proclamation

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Questions

1.
What does Source A say about Queen Elizabeth I's views on religious uniformity?
[2 marks]
2.
Outline the purpose of Queen Elizabeth I's speech in Source A.
[3 marks]
3.
Compare the content of Source A with what you know about the purpose of the Religious Settlement.
[5 marks]
4.
Explain how the provenance of Source A affects its usefulness in understanding Elizabeth I’s views.
[3 marks]
5.
Analyse the reliability of Source A as a representation of Elizabeth I’s true views on the Religious Settlement.
[5 marks]
6.
Compare the tone of Source A with the likely reactions of Catholic and Protestant subjects.
[3 marks]
7.
Outline how Source A could be used alongside other sources to gain a fuller understanding of the Religious Settlement.
[4 marks]
8.
Analyse the significance of this source in understanding Elizabeth I’s approach to religious policy.
[5 marks]

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