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AQA A Level History Unit 1C: The Tudors: England, 1485–1603 Mary I: Marriage to Philip II of Spain and Wyatt’s Rebellion

The aim of today’s lesson is to answer these questions: Why did Mary marry Philip II of Spain? What was Wyatt’s Rebellion?

Sir Henry Jerningham (Captain of the Guard) 2 Which of these had the most influence over Mary? Write the number on your whiteboard. Be prepared to justify your answer. Sir Henry Jerningham (Captain of the Guard) Stephen Gardiner (conservative Bishop of Winchester and Privy Councillor) Simon Renard (Charles V’s ambassador) Reginald Pole (Papal legate and Mary’s cousin) Sir William Paget (Privy Councillor, ex-Northumberland supporter) Parliament

Diagram 1: the marriage of Mary and Philip II of Spain, July 1554 Using Tillbrook pp.35-37, create a diagram showing: Why Mary had to marry the marriage options facing Mary Reasons for her choice Details of the marriage treaty Why it was a failure Extension activity: Focus Route Task, Rogerson p.282: how did the marriage treaty restrict Philip’s powers?

2 In groups: which of these reasons most influenced Mary’s decision to marry Philip II? Number them in order of importance on your whiteboard. Be prepared to justify your answer. He was the son of Charles V Spain was England’s traditional ally Simon Renard’s advice To marry an Englishman would create factions Mary needed to have children Mary was attracted to Philip

Diagram 2: Wyatt’s Rebellion, January 1554 Using Tillotson pp.35-36, Create a diagram which includes: Causes Events Consequences An evaluation of how dangerous it was Extension activity using additional information on the rebellion Rogerson p.286

Paired activity 10 The answer is: Many of the 3,000 who joined were motivated by anti-Spanish xenophobia. Write down the question. Expand the answer by adding two more reasons. Swap what you’ve written with the person next to you. Award a mark for the correct question and each correct additional answer.