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Elizabethan England
1558‐88. (Paper 2)
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booklet.
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, Question 5a
Describe two features of ‐‐‐‐
(4 marks) 5 minutes?
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Example 1...
Describe two key features of the plots against Elizabeth from 1571 to 1587. (4 marks)
One feature of the Throckmorton plot of 1583 was that it planned for the French Duke of
Guise, Mary Queen of Scots’ cousin to invade England. This would lead to the overthrow of
Elizabeth and the restoration of the Catholic Church as England’s official religion.
Another feature of the Babington Plot of 1586 was that English Catholics would rise up and
rebel against Elizabeth. With support from the Pope they would kill Elizabeth and replace
her with Mary Queen of Scots who many Catholics saw as a more legitimate monarch.
There are clearly two very specific features Each of the features are further developed or
identified. explained briefly.
Example 2...
Describe two features of Mary Queen of Scots’ threat to Elizabeth I. (4 marks)
According to many people at the time Mary Queen of Scots had a stronger claim to the
English throne than Elizabeth I. Some Catholics especially thought that Elizabeth was
illegitimate and should not be Queen of England whereas Mary was a real Queen.
There were several Roman Catholic plots to put Mary Queen of Scots on the throne. The
Ridolfi plot of 1571 was a real threat to Elizabeth and Catholics tried to use Mary Queen of
Scots as a possible replacement to Elizabeth; which made the plots a real threat to her.
There are clearly two very specific features Each of the features are further developed or
identified. explained briefly.
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Describe two features of the Elizabethan religious settlement. 4 marks.
One feature of the Elizabethan religious settlement of 1559 was the Act of Supremacy which made
Elizabeth the supreme governor of the Church of England as all of the clergy and royal officials had
to swear an oath to promise they would obey or follow her as the ruler of the Church instead of the
Pope.
Another feature of the Elizabethan religious settlement of 1559 was the Act of Uniformity. This
brought rules to ensure that all churches conformed in appearance and worship with the wishes of
the Queen, for example a book of Common Prayer was to be used in all churches.
Describe two features of the Puritan challenge to the religious settlement. 4 marks.
One feature of the Puritan challenge to Elizabeth’s religious settlement was the crucifix controversy.
Elizabeth liked crucifixes and wanted churches to keep some familiar symbols, and also did not want
to upset too many people too quickly by making quick, big change. Puritan Bishops threatened to
resign when she wanted to keep them, but because there were so few Puritan Bishops she could not
really ignore them so she backed down.
Another feature of the Puritan challenge to the religious settlement was the vestment controversy.
Elizabeth wanted priests to stay special and wear vestments according to the Royal Injunctions.
However, many Protestants especially Puritans did not want this and the Queen’s Archbishop issued
further instructions and held a special exhibition to show what must be worn. 37 Puritan priests
refused to attend and lost their posts, but although some minor opposition continued most
consented to Elizabeth’s will.
Describe two features of the revolt of the Northern Earls. 4 marks.
One feature of the revolt of the Northern Earls was religious anger against the religious settlement.
The rebels wanted to re‐establish Catholicism as the country’s religion. At the start of the revolt, the
Earl’s stormed into Durham cathedral and held a Catholic service. The rebels also wore Catholic
badges and emblems
Another feature of the revolt of the Northern Earls was the indecision and poor planning of the
leaders; Westmoreland and Northumberland. Although they raised a fairly large army they were
unsure of how or whether to depose Elizabeth and on how or whether to use Mary Queen of Scots
to replace her.
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