Elizabethan England 1558–88 | Edexcel GCSE History 9-1 Resources

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B4 Early Elizabethan England, 1558–88

In this module, students will cover the following topics in line with the Edexcel specifications booklet. Detailed information for the module can be found on page 24-25.

Topics include:

Key topic 1: Queen, government and religion, 1558–69

The situation on Elizabeth’s accession
The ‘settlement’ of religion
Challenge to the religious settlement
The problem of Mary, Queen of Scots

Key topic 2: Challenges to Elizabeth at home and abroad, 1569-88

Plots and revolts at home
Relations with Spain
Outbreak of war with Spain, 1585-88
The Armada

Key topic 3: Elizabethan society in the Age of Exploration, 1558–88

Education and leisure
The problem of the poor
Exploration and voyages of discovery
Raleigh and Virginia

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Edexcel GCSE History: Early Elizabethan England, 1558–88

Key topic 2_ Challenges to Elizabeth at home and abroad, 1569-88

Key topic 1_ Queen, government and religion, 1558–69 (1)

Key topic 1_ Queen, government and religion, 1558–69

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Edexcel GCSE History: Early Elizabethan England, 1558–88