1. Exam Practice
L.O. to develop an understanding of how to answer 25 mark questions by responding to exam questions.
Identify appropriate arguments for different questions
Create appropriate arguments for different questions
Form synoptic links using SPERM to reach a judgement.

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3. 25 mark essay questions.
P One way/….was successful…/….was important because…(use WFTQ and SPERM)
E Evidence to support this is…..
EXP This meant that….
Therefore….….(multiple SPERM)...
Therefore…..….(multiple SPERM)...
Therefore…(multiple SPERM)...
P One way/….was successful…/….was important because…(use WFTQ and SPERM)
E Evidence to support this is…..
EXP This meant that….
Therefore…..….(multiple SPERM)...
Therefore….(multiple SPERM)...
In conclusion I agree/disagree….(WFTQ)….because…

4. Conclusion word bank for the Tudors:
SPERM
Constraints
Subsequently
Consequently
Limits
Divisions
Conversely
Exacerbate
Catalyst
Consolidate
Legitimate
Religious divisions
Fundamental
Partial
Substantial
Therefore
Overall
Long term/short term
Trigger
To conclude
In summary
However
As a result
Ultimately
Irrefutably
Clearly
Initiated
Underlying reasons
Stability
Volitile
Vacilate
Consistently
Inconsistently
Domestic stabitlity
Foreign intervention
Refromation
Counter-Reformation
Power vaccum

5. ‘Henry VII’s reforms in government were limited both in scope and in success.’ Assess the validity of this view.
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6. ‘Henry VII’s reforms in government were limited both in scope and in success.’ Assess the validity of this view.
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Shift from spheres of influence ruled by magnates to one of direct royal command
Reduced the domination of the big families
Henry started the revolution in Tudor government.
System of the Chamber (over the Court of Exchequer) used to administer crown lands
Re-dressed the power balance between the nobility and monarch with his financial policies
The ‘personal role’ of the monarch remained the same.
Parliament was used in a traditional way, to raise revenue. It did not begin the process of being an instrument of law.
JPs still used to ensure law and order
System of Chamber was not a revolution, it was a reversion to Edward IV’s system.
Use of feudal dues and royal prerogative increased.
Development of the Council learned
Creation of the privy chamber as key instrument of government
Use of parliament early in his reign to raise revenue and pass acts of Attainder

7. Limited in scope but successful
Large in scope but successful
Limited in scope and not successful
Large in scope and not successful

8. ‘From 1485 – 1499 Henry VII successfully overcame all challenges to his authority.’ Assess the validity of this view.

9. ‘From 1485 – 1499 Henry VII overcame all challenges to his authority with ease.’ Assess the validity of this view.
Agree:
Lambert Simnel:
Perkin Warbeck:
The White Rose:
Agree:
Lambert Simnel:
Perkin Warbeck:
The White Rose:

10. ‘It was the impact of war in the Netherlands that was responsible for the deterioration of Anglo-Spanish relations in the years 1558 – 1585.’ Assess the validity of this view.

11. ‘It was the impact of war in the Netherlands that was responsible for the deterioration of Anglo-Spanish relations in the years 1558 – 1603.’ Assess the validity of this view.
Expulsion of the Sea-Beggars set off anti-Spanish rebellion in the Netherlands-Agree
Counter-Reformation-disAgree
English Piracy in the Caribbean-disAgree
Spanish involvement in plots surrounding MQoS- Disagree
Marriage issues-
Troops under Leicester sent to the Netherlands
Eliza’s treaty with the Dutch rebels at Nonsuch
Spanish support for Irish rebellion in 1597

12. To what extent did royal authority decline in the years 1547 – 1558?

13. The Netherlands What we know: Main trade link with England
Charles controlled the Netherlands
Problems with catholic and protestants
Trade was insecure
Rebellion against Spanish rule. Sent the Duke of Alba to crush the rebellion.
Spanish tried to invade England with the Spanish Armada.
Liz gave money to Protestant reformers in the Netherlands.

14. To what extent did royal authority decline in the years 1547 – 1558?
Kett rebellion
Western rebellion
Edward centralised religious faith
People’s support for Mary the legitimate Tudor heir
People’s support for Elizabeth’s succession
Succession crisis
Edward’s minority
Mary’s marriage to Philip of Spain
Wyatt Rebellion

15. “Elizabeth’s personal style of leadership caused instability within England” Assess the validity of this view.

16. ‘The rebellions which occurred during the regimes of Edward VI and Mary I were mainly political in origin.’ Assess the validity of this view.
Western Rebellion was political
Wyatt Rebellion was religious/nationalist
Western Rebellion was religious
Kett Rebellion was political
Wyatt Rebellion was political
Kett Rebellion was economic

17. Write a conclusion:
The rebellions from 1457 – 1558 were not political. Instead religious and economic issues were the more important causes of the rebellions.
The rebellions from 1547 – 1558 were characterised by political concerns. However to describe them as mainly political in origin would be an error. Under Edward and Mary religious divisions were catalysts to political rebellion. However the long term and constant theme to the rebellions of England between was the deteriorating economic position of many people.