1. Conflict and exploration in Elizabeth’s reign
L.O. to develop an understanding of the main threats to Elizabeth’s reign by creating a chart.

2. Henry VII’s financial policies were the most important reason for the success of his rule. Assess the validity of this view (25 marks)
Agree
Disagree
Henry created trade links with the Netherlands. This ensured the success of his rule as it enriched England.
Bonds and Recognaices. These ensured the success of his rule because they ensured the loyalty of the nobility.
Money from treaties. This ensured that Henry was financially self sufficient and did not need to tax the barons too much.
Clerical taxes. These ensured the success of Henry’s rule because it established Henry’s authority over the Catholic Church. It ensured the government’s wealth.
Tonnage and Poundage, a tax on imports to England. This ensured the success of Henry’s rule as it made the government richer.
Act of Attainder. This ensured the success of Henry’s rule as it meant that Henry gained the land of people found guilty of crimes. This increased the King’s land holdings.
Henry’s financial policies undermined his rule:
Henry started debasement of the coinage
Embargo of the Netherlands reduced trade after the Intercursus Magnus.
Other factors were more important in the success of Henry’s rule:
Henry’s consolidation of his legitimacy ensured the success of his rule
Henry overcame the threat of pretenders
Henry’s marriage to Elizabeth
Henry’s quelling of the rebellions
Henry’s propaganda
Controlling the nobility
Sioring of an heir
Creation of an effective government
Creation of alliances internationally

4. Explain why Mary’s arrival in England put Elizabeth in a difficult position.
What were the Casket Letters?
Why did Mary Queen of Scots have to flee Scotland?
Why did Mary Queen of Scots pose a threat to Elizabeth’s throne?

5. Rebellion
Key characters
Cause
Event
Consequence

6. Use the chart on p to create a time line showing the rise and fall of international relations between the English and Spanish:
Anglo- Spanish relations
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+ve
Time….

7. How did Henry VII consolidate control?
Defeated rebellions
Marriage
Dealt with Pretenders
Alliances and treaties
Finances
Propaganda
Effective government
Control of nobles

8. https://www. youtube. com/watch
The Virgin Queen

9. The Netherlands
L.O. to develop an understanding of the importance of the Netherlands to English security by completing charts.
Key word:
Neutralise =

10. What do you know about the Netherlands already?

11. Explain why Spanish domination of the Netherlands was a threat to the English:
Factor S P E R M

12. Read the chart on pages 222 -223 but cover the second column
Read the chart on pages but cover the second column. Explain to your neighbour the possible consequences of each event before uncovering.

13. Rebellions to Elizabeth’s reign posed a serious threat
Rebellions to Elizabeth’s reign posed a serious threat. Do you agree or disagree?
Agree
Disagree