How did relations with foreign powers change and how was the succession secured? Spain Brittany Scotland Burgundy France ‘Despite the need to secure his dynasty, it was the desire to expand England’s overseas trade that underpinned Henry VII’s foreign policy.’ Assess the validity of this view. (Q02 Additional Sample) Attacks on France and Scotland Foreign Policy under Wolsey ‘The main aim of English foreign policy in the years 1509 to 1529 was to achieve peace in Europe’ Assess the validity of this view (Q03-2018) ‘The foreign policy of Henry VIII failed to achieve its objectives in the years 1509 to 1547.’ Assess the validity of this view. (Q02 Sample) Europe Scotland Ireland ‘The foreign policy of Henry VIII failed to achieve its objectives in the years 1509 to 1547.’ Assess the validity of this view. (Q02 Sample) How did English society and economy change and with what effects? Simnel and Warbeck Lovell, Yorkshire, Cornwall Trade Structure of society ‘Local issues were the most significant reasons for rebellion in the reign of Henry VII’ Assess the validity of this view (Q02- 2018) Pilgrimage of Grace Economy (trade, prosperity and depression) Society How far did intellectual and religious ideas change and develop and with what effects? Structure of the Church Church in the Community Humanism Wolsey’s attempt to get the divorce (scriptural, diplomatic, legal) Act in Restraint of Appeals Act of Supremacy Dissolution of the Monasteries 10 Articles, and 6 Articles How important was the role of key individuals and groups and how were they affected by developments? John Morton Empson and Dudley Wolsey Catherine of Aragon Thomas Cromwell Thomas Cranmer Thomas More Anne Boleyn Henry’s other wives
A2: Edward, Mary and Elizabeth Question Edward Mary Elizabeth (1558- 1563) Elizabeth (1563-1601) How effectively did the Tudors restore and develop the powers of the monarchy? Using your understanding of the historical context, assess how convincing the arguments in these three extracts are in relation to the crises faced by the Tudors in the years 1533 to 1558. (Q01-2017) Using your understanding of the historical context, assess how convincing the arguments in these three extracts are in relation to the crises faced by the Tudors in the years 1533 to 1558. (Q01-2017) Personality and aims Coronation In what ways and how effectively was England governed during this period? Regency Council ‘Rebellions in the years 1549 to 1571 stemmed from the weakness of central government.’ Assess the validity of this view. (Q3 Sample) Parliament Finance ‘Rebellions in the years 1549 to 1571 stemmed from the weakness of central government.’ Assess the validity of this view. (Q3 Sample) Ministers Privy Council Parliament Finance Question 01 (extracts) 2018 ‘Rebellions in the years 1549 to 1571 stemmed from the weakness of central government.’ Assess the validity of this view. (Q3 Sample) ‘Throughout her reign, Elizabeth I controlled her ministers with masterly political skill.’ Assess the validity of this view. (Q04 Sample) Ministers Privy Council Parliament Court Finance ‘Rebellions in the years 1549 to 1571 stemmed from the weakness of central government.’ Assess the validity of this view. (Q3 Sample) ‘Throughout her reign, Elizabeth I controlled her ministers with masterly political skill.’ Assess the validity of this view. (Q04 Sample)
How did relations with foreign powers change and how was the succession secured? Scotland France Scotland France Spain Spain Spain Ireland How did English society and economy change and with what effects? Western Rebellion Kett’s Rebellion Wyatt’s Rebellion To What Extent was Poverty in England in the later sixteenth century the result of population growth? How far were the problems of poverty in England successfully addressed during Elizabeth’s reign? (Q04- Additional Sample) Northern Rebellion How far did intellectual and religious ideas change and develop and with what effects? Common Book of Prayer 1549 Common Book of Prayer 1552 Using your understanding of the historical context, assess how convincing the arguments in these three extracts are in relation to religious change in the years after 1547. (Q01 Additional Sample First Act of Repeal Second Act of Repeal Heresy Laws Using your understanding of the historical context, assess how convincing the arguments in these three extracts are in relation to religious change in the years after 1547. (Q01 Additional Sample Religious Settlement Act of Supremacy Act of Uniformity Book of Common Prayer Injunctions Reactions to the Settlement ‘The Elizabethan religious settlement was successfully established in the years 1558 to 1603.’ Assess the validity of this view. (Q4 2017) Using your understanding of the historical context, assess how convincing the arguments in these three extracts are in relation to religious change in the years Reactions to the Settlement Using your understanding of the historical context, assess how convincing the arguments in these three extracts are in relation to religious change in the years after 1547. (Q01 Additional Sample