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Competition! Find a word relating to what we have studied so far about Elizabeth, with the highest numerical score
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FLIP LEARNING TASK: Revision Grid Henry VII and Henry VIII Edward and Mary Elizabeth (Govt., Religion, Soc. And Eco) The following tasks are due on the last day of term:
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Elizabeth I: Succession
KNOW Elizabeth’s potential husbands ANALYSE The strengths and weaknesses of each suitor EVALUATE Whether Elizabeth was right not to marry How did relations with foreign powers change and how was the succession secured?
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Context 16th Century England was certainly a man’s world. There was not a history of female rulers, Mary I was the first Queen to rule in her own right. Her marriage to King Philip of Spain had concerned people over England’s independence and her reign was not viewed positively. Henry VIII had taken drastic action to have a male heir (splitting with the Catholic church and having 6 wives). At the time people believed that women were not intellectually or temperamentally able to reign. People believed that a female ruler would be weak and not be able to make the decisions that a male ruler could. They also believed that a women may not be able to control male subjects and significantly could not lead their army into battle. John Knox a leading Scottish religious leader wrote ‘ The First Blast of the Monstrous Trumpet Against Women’, which attacked women rulers. The book was aimed Mary I of England and Marie de Guise (French mother of Mary Queen of Scots) who had ruled in Scotland KNOW Elizabeth’s potential husbands ANALYSE The strengths and weaknesses of each suitor EVALUATE Whether Elizabeth was right not to marry
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Context Women general got married when they were young (often as teenagers), Elizabeth was 25 when she became Queen. Royal and noble women would not have a choice in who they married, their fathers would marry them off for political and financial advantage. According to marriage vows as taken in Tudor times a wife would ‘honour and obey’ her husband. It was unclear how this would work if Elizabeth married: if she married a foreign royal would he then control England; if she married an English man would she obey one of her own subjects? Elizabeth’s life experiences were likely to make her wary of marriage: her dad executed her mum and was married 6 times in total; two of her step mums died following child birth; her experiences with Thomas Seymour; the fact that her sisters marriage caused a rebellion and led to Elizabeth being suspected of treason. KNOW Elizabeth’s potential husbands ANALYSE The strengths and weaknesses of each suitor EVALUATE Whether Elizabeth was right not to marry
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Elizabethan You will be introduced to 5 potential husbands for Elizabeth. Your job is to record the relevant information down in the relevant boxes. first dates music! KNOW Elizabeth’s potential husbands ANALYSE The strengths and weaknesses of each suitor EVALUATE Whether Elizabeth was right not to marry
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King Phillip of Spain (1559)
My name is Phillip of Spain, and I have come all the way from Spain to meet you today! I used to be married to your deceased sister, Mary I. Unfortunately my influence was unpopular with Protestant politicians, who were against our marriage… I hear that you immediately said you do not want to marry me, because I treated your sister badly. That’s a shame… If we got married I would be able to keep controlling England. Opps, did I say that out loud?! I would ignore the people of your country, who do not like the idea of us getting married. All they focus on is the recent war I got your sister into and that it led to the loss of Calais. KNOW Elizabeth’s potential husbands ANALYSE The strengths and weaknesses of each suitor EVALUATE Whether Elizabeth was right not to marry
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Prince Eric of Sweden (1559-65)
I am Prince Eric of Sweden. I know you’re not keen on the marriage, but many of your councillors (such as Cecil), are really keen on us getting married, because it would create a Protestant alliance. You’re country is so powerful, much more powerful than Sweden, and on this basis I am very keen for us to get married. It doesn’t matter really that your people don’t really know who I am!! KNOW Elizabeth’s potential husbands ANALYSE The strengths and weaknesses of each suitor EVALUATE Whether Elizabeth was right not to marry
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Charles of Austria ( ) Hi Elizabeth! I am Catholic Charles of Austria! I hope you are feeling better after suffering from Small Pox. Your Council seem enthusiastic for us to marry on the back of your illness, despite our religious differences! Do not worry about your people fearing dominance by the Holy Roman Empire. Remember, you yourself are encouraging this proposal. You seem very interested in the political advantage this marriage could bring your country in foreign policy. There is just one thing. Any chance you can move over to me? This marriage is all my Dad’s idea in all honesty, and I’m not too fussed on moving to England. KNOW Elizabeth’s potential husbands ANALYSE The strengths and weaknesses of each suitor EVALUATE Whether Elizabeth was right not to marry
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Robert Dudley (1560-78) -Struts dramatically into the interview room-
Elizabeth, my old friend! I would do anything to marry you (apart from push my wife down some stairs, that was such a tragedy!). I know given my wife's suspicious death, our marriage would be a scandal amongst the public, but you cannot deny the love you have for me. We can get past the time you tried to marry me to Mary Queen of Scots. We can get past the fact that our proposed marriage split your council into a factions for and against. It doesn’t matter that Cecil opposes our marriage. I adore you, however our marriage would also do wonders for my career! KNOW Elizabeth’s potential husbands ANALYSE The strengths and weaknesses of each suitor EVALUATE Whether Elizabeth was right not to marry
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Robert Dudley went on to marry Lettice Knolly in 1578...
Play track 4 on the soundcloud Robert Dudley went on to marry Lettice Knolly in …Elizabeth was furious…
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Duke of Alencon ( ) Bonjour! I am the Duke of Alencon (Anjou), your little frog. I was so glad that you agreed to marry me. It’s a shame you called it off the next day… You seemed to love me, despite my smallpox scars and the fact I’m 20 years younger than you! I hope you still have all my love letters. I could do with some money to fund a military campaign against the Netherlands, but that doesn’t mean I don’t genuinely love you… does it? I heard that your people produced a pamphlet against our marriage. They really don’t like the fact I’m French do they! Or the fact my country massacred Protestants in 1572… Equally, your councillors seem quite divided. I suppose if you do get pregnant it would be very risky… KNOW Elizabeth’s potential husbands ANALYSE The strengths and weaknesses of each suitor EVALUATE Whether Elizabeth was right not to marry
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“Would you like to see each other again?”
TASK: Rank Elizabeth’s suitors from most suitable, to least suitable. Be prepared to verbally explain your opinion. KNOW Elizabeth’s potential husbands ANALYSE The strengths and weaknesses of each suitor EVALUATE Whether Elizabeth was right not to marry
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Marriage, Succession and Parliament
Create this timeline in your notes using lined paper. Using p.196 (new textbook), you are going to makes notes underneath this timeline on each year. Then, you are going to use one colour to give each date a mark /5. This mark is based on how serious the issue of marriage is. 5 4 3 2 1 KNOW Elizabeth’s potential husbands ANALYSE The strengths and weaknesses of each suitor EVALUATE Whether Elizabeth was right not to marry
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Was Elizabeth right in her decision to not marry/name a successor?
TASK: Using p.196 and the Alison Weir article, fill in the table below Elizabeth was right Elizabeth was wrong KNOW Elizabeth’s potential husbands ANALYSE The strengths and weaknesses of each suitor EVALUATE Whether Elizabeth was right not to marry CHALLENGE: What is your overall opinion? Write a paragraph explaining your answer to this question.
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Nicknamed ‘little frog’
Potential before 1560 Catholic English Nicknamed ‘little frog’ Elizabeth accepted hand in marriage KNOW Elizabeth’s potential husbands ANALYSE The strengths and weaknesses of each suitor EVALUATE Whether Elizabeth was right not to marry
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Foreign Policy – use Alex’s timeline perhaps?
FLIP LEARNING TASKS: Foreign Policy – use Alex’s timeline perhaps? The following tasks are due in next Tudor lesson:
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