Describe the Catholic challenge to Elizabeth I. Explain how and why Catholics opposed Elizabeth I. Lesson Objective: to what extent did Catholics threaten Elizabeth I’s reign as monarch? AQA GCSE History: British Depth Studies: Elizabethan England, c1568–c1603 - Troubles at Home and Abroad. The resources are also suitable for Edexcel, OCR, WJEC GCSE History and iGCSE History. The resources that I have created have helped my GCSE History classes to sustain outstanding results over a period of time: 2022 P8: +0.88 and +0.81 2021 P8: +1.42 2020 P8: +0.47 2019 P8: +0.57 My GCSE History classes have also consistently attained the most Grade 9s in any subject and/or class at my current school of over 1300 students. In addition, this specific component’s outcomes - Elizabethan England, c1568–c1603 - are consistently above the national average according to AQA Enhanced Results Analysis. I have worked for the examination boards for over 10 years and considering the recent developments within education, my resources are constantly amended and updated for students studying GCSE History. I have utilised feedback from students, fellow professionals, experienced colleagues and have used my own professional judgement to ensure that each resource will help you to teach quality history lessons to ensure that each student achieves their personal best. I am proud that I am a ‘Gold’ TES Author, and this is recognised by the fact that my resources have been downloaded over half a million times by educators throughout the world. Copyright Protection ©

Describe Puritan beliefs. Explain how and why Puritans opposed Elizabeth I. Lesson Objective: to what extent did Elizabeth I’s settlement not go for enough? AQA GCSE History: British Depth Studies: Elizabethan England, c1568–c1603 - Troubles at Home and Abroad. The resources are also suitable for Edexcel, OCR, WJEC GCSE History and iGCSE History. The resources that I have created have helped my GCSE History classes to sustain outstanding results over a period of time: 2022 P8: +0.88 and +0.81 2021 P8: +1.42 2020 P8: +0.47 2019 P8: +0.57 My GCSE History classes have also consistently attained the most Grade 9s in any subject and/or class at my current school of over 1300 students. In addition, this specific component’s outcomes - Elizabethan England, c1568–c1603 - are consistently above the national average according to AQA Enhanced Results Analysis. I have worked for the examination boards for over 10 years and considering the recent developments within education, my resources are constantly amended and updated for students studying GCSE History. I have utilised feedback from students, fellow professionals, experienced colleagues and have used my own professional judgement to ensure that each resource will help you to teach quality history lessons to ensure that each student achieves their personal best. I am proud that I am a ‘Gold’ TES Author, and this is recognised by the fact that my resources have been downloaded over half a million times by educators throughout the world. Copyright Protection ©

Describe the Puritan challenge to Elizabeth I. Explain how and why Puritans opposed Elizabeth I. Lesson Objective: how far did the Puritans unsettle Elizabeth’s ‘Middle Way’? AQA GCSE History: British Depth Studies: Elizabethan England, c1568–c1603 - Troubles at Home and Abroad. The resources are also suitable for Edexcel, OCR, WJEC GCSE History and iGCSE History. The resources that I have created have helped my GCSE History classes to sustain outstanding results over a period of time: 2022 P8: +0.88 and +0.81 2021 P8: +1.42 2020 P8: +0.47 2019 P8: +0.57 My GCSE History classes have also consistently attained the most Grade 9s in any subject and/or class at my current school of over 1300 students. In addition, this specific component’s outcomes - Elizabethan England, c1568–c1603 - are consistently above the national average according to AQA Enhanced Results Analysis. I have worked for the examination boards for over 10 years and considering the recent developments within education, my resources are constantly amended and updated for students studying GCSE History. I have utilised feedback from students, fellow professionals, experienced colleagues and have used my own professional judgement to ensure that each resource will help you to teach quality history lessons to ensure that each student achieves their personal best. I am proud that I am a ‘Gold’ TES Author, and this is recognised by the fact that my resources have been downloaded over half a million times by educators throughout the world. Copyright Protection ©

Revision guide and revision resources for AQA GCSE History specification Britain: British Depth Studies: Elizabethan England, c1568–c1603: Troubles at Home and Abroad. The resources are also suitable for Edexcel, OCR, WJEC GCSE History and iGCSE History. The topics considered are: • Religious matters: the question of religion, English Catholicism and Protestantism; the Northern Rebellion; Elizabeth’s excommunication; the missionaries; Catholic plots and the threat to the Elizabethan settlement; the nature and ideas of the Puritans and Puritanism; Elizabeth and her government’s responses and policies towards religious matters. • Mary Queen of Scots: background; Elizabeth and Parliament’s treatment of Mary; the challenge posed by Mary; plots; execution and its impact. • Conflict with Spain: reasons; events; naval warfare, including tactics and technology; the defeat of the Spanish Armada. The resources that I have created have helped my GCSE History classes to sustain outstanding results over a period of time: 2022 P8: +0.88 and +0.81 2021 P8: +1.42 2020 P8: +0.47 2019 P8: +0.57 My GCSE History classes have also consistently attained the most Grade 9s in any subject and/or class at my current school of over 1300 students. In addition, this specific component’s outcomes - Elizabethan England, c1568–c1603 - are consistently above the national average according to AQA Enhanced Results Analysis. I have worked for the examination boards for over 10 years and considering the recent developments within education, my resources are constantly amended and updated for students studying GCSE History. I have utilised feedback from students, fellow professionals, experienced colleagues and have used my own professional judgement to ensure that each resource will help you to teach quality history lessons to ensure that each student achieves their personal best. I am proud that I am a ‘Gold’ TES Author, and this is recognised by the fact that my resources have been downloaded over half a million times by educators throughout the world. Copyright Protection ©

AQA GCSE History: British Depth Studies: Elizabethan England, c1568–c1603 - Troubles at Home and Abroad. The topics considered are: • Religious matters: the question of religion, English Catholicism and Protestantism; the Northern Rebellion; Elizabeth’s excommunication; the missionaries; Catholic plots and the threat to the Elizabethan settlement; the nature and ideas of the Puritans and Puritanism; Elizabeth and her government’s responses and policies towards religious matters. • Mary Queen of Scots: background; Elizabeth and Parliament’s treatment of Mary; the challenge posed by Mary; plots; execution and its impact. • Conflict with Spain: reasons; events; naval warfare, including tactics and technology; the defeat of the Spanish Armada. The resources that I have created have helped my GCSE History classes to sustain outstanding results over a period of time: 2022 P8: +0.88 and +0.81 2021 P8: +1.42 2020 P8: +0.47 2019 P8: +0.57 My GCSE History classes have also consistently attained the most Grade 9s in any subject and/or class at my current school of over 1300 students. In addition, this specific component’s outcomes - Elizabethan England, c1568–c1603 - are consistently above the national average according to AQA Enhanced Results Analysis. I have worked for the examination boards for over 10 years and considering the recent developments within education, my resources are constantly amended and updated for students studying GCSE History. I have utilised feedback from students, fellow professionals, experienced colleagues and have used my own professional judgement to ensure that each resource will help you to teach quality history lessons to ensure that each student achieves their personal best. I am proud that I am a ‘Gold’ TES Author, and this is recognised by the fact that my resources have been downloaded over half a million times by educators throughout the world. Copyright Protection ©

Describe the end of Elizabeth I’s reign. Explain the differing interpretations of the reign of Elizabeth I. Lesson Objective: to what extent did the Spanish make Britain ‘Great’? AQA GCSE History: British Depth Studies: Elizabethan England, c1568–c1603 - Troubles at Home and Abroad. The resources are also suitable for Edexcel, OCR, WJEC GCSE History and iGCSE History. The resources that I have created have helped my GCSE History classes to sustain outstanding results over a period of time: 2022 P8: +0.88 and +0.81 2021 P8: +1.42 2020 P8: +0.47 2019 P8: +0.57 My GCSE History classes have also consistently attained the most Grade 9s in any subject and/or class at my current school of over 1300 students. In addition, this specific component’s outcomes - Elizabethan England, c1568–c1603 - are consistently above the national average according to AQA Enhanced Results Analysis. I have worked for the examination boards for over 10 years and considering the recent developments within education, my resources are constantly amended and updated for students studying GCSE History. I have utilised feedback from students, fellow professionals, experienced colleagues and have used my own professional judgement to ensure that each resource will help you to teach quality history lessons to ensure that each student achieves their personal best. I am proud that I am a ‘Gold’ TES Author, and this is recognised by the fact that my resources have been downloaded over half a million times by educators throughout the world. Copyright Protection ©

Describe the changing relationship between England and Spain. Explain the causes of the Anglo-Spanish conflict. Lesson Objective: was it just God’s will that Spain was an enemy of England in 1580? AQA GCSE History: British Depth Studies: Elizabethan England, c1568–c1603 - Historic Environment, 2024 - The Americas and Drake’s Circumnavigation, 1577-1580. The resources are also suitable for Edexcel, OCR, WJEC GCSE History and iGCSE History. The resources that I have created have helped my GCSE History classes to sustain outstanding results over a period of time: 2022 P8: +0.88 and +0.81 2021 P8: +1.42 2020 P8: +0.47 2019 P8: +0.57 My GCSE History classes have also consistently attained the most Grade 9s in any subject and/or class at my current school of over 1300 students. In addition, this specific component’s outcomes - Elizabethan England, c1568–c1603: Historic Environment - are consistently well-above the national average according to AQA Enhanced Results Analysis. I have worked for the examination boards for over 10 years and considering the recent developments within education, my resources are constantly amended and updated for students studying GCSE History. I have utilised feedback from students, fellow professionals, experienced colleagues and have used my own professional judgement to ensure that each resource will help you to teach quality history lessons to ensure that each student achieves their personal best. I am proud that I am a ‘Gold’ TES Author, and this is recognised by the fact that my resources have been downloaded over half a million times by educators throughout the world. Copyright Protection ©

Describe Early Modern Britain. Explain the similarities and differences between Medieval Britain and Early Modern period. Lesson Objective: how Medieval was Early Modern Britain? AQA GCSE History: British Depth Studies: Elizabethan England, c1568–c1603 - Historic Environment, 2024 - The Americas and Drake’s Circumnavigation, 1577-1580. The resources are also suitable for Edexcel, OCR, WJEC GCSE History and iGCSE History. The resources that I have created have helped my GCSE History classes to sustain outstanding results over a period of time: 2022 P8: +0.88 and +0.81 2021 P8: +1.42 2020 P8: +0.47 2019 P8: +0.57 My GCSE History classes have also consistently attained the most Grade 9s in any subject and/or class at my current school of over 1300 students. In addition, this specific component’s outcomes - Elizabethan England, c1568–c1603: Historic Environment - are consistently well-above the national average according to AQA Enhanced Results Analysis. I have worked for the examination boards for over 10 years and considering the recent developments within education, my resources are constantly amended and updated for students studying GCSE History. I have utilised feedback from students, fellow professionals, experienced colleagues and have used my own professional judgement to ensure that each resource will help you to teach quality history lessons to ensure that each student achieves their personal best. I am proud that I am a ‘Gold’ TES Author, and this is recognised by the fact that my resources have been downloaded over half a million times by educators throughout the world. Copyright Protection ©

Describe the economic state of 18th Century France. Explain the reasons how and why the French economy was challenged in the 18th Century. Lesson Objective: was France ‘that’ backward in 1789? The French Revolution and the Rule of Napoleon - 1774–1815: The Origins of the French Revolution, 1774-1789. The resources are suitable for OCR, AQA, Edexcel and WJEC A-Level History. The resources that I have created have enabled my A-Level History classes to attain an ALPS 3 over a four-year period and several students have secured A* and A grades. I am proud to have inspired and helped students pursue and successfully read History at Oxbridge and other Russell Group universities within the United Kingdom. I have worked for the examination boards for over 10 years and considering the recent developments within education, my resources are constantly amended and updated for students studying A-Level History. I have utilised feedback from students, fellow professionals, experienced colleagues and have used my own professional judgement to ensure that each resource will help you to teach quality history lessons to ensure that each student achieves their personal best. I am proud that I am a ‘Gold’ TES Author, and this is recognised by the fact that my resources have been downloaded over half a million times by educators throughout the world. Copyright Protection ©

Describe how the ideas of the Enlightenment spread throughout France. Explain the impact of the Enlightenment on France. Lesson Objective: to what extent did the Enlightenment enlighten France? The French Revolution and the Rule of Napoleon - 1774–1815: The Origins of the French Revolution, 1774-1789. The resources are suitable for OCR, AQA, Edexcel and WJEC A-Level History. The resources that I have created have enabled my A-Level History classes to attain an ALPS 3 over a four-year period and several students have secured A* and A grades. I am proud to have inspired and helped students pursue and successfully read History at Oxbridge and other Russell Group universities within the United Kingdom. I have worked for the examination boards for over 10 years and considering the recent developments within education, my resources are constantly amended and updated for students studying A-Level History. I have utilised feedback from students, fellow professionals, experienced colleagues and have used my own professional judgement to ensure that each resource will help you to teach quality history lessons to ensure that each student achieves their personal best. I am proud that I am a ‘Gold’ TES Author, and this is recognised by the fact that my resources have been downloaded over half a million times by educators throughout the world. Copyright Protection ©

Describe the influence of the French Salons. Explain the reasons how and why the French Salons had an impact on Enlightened thought. Lesson Objective: how much gossip took place in the French Salons? The French Revolution and the Rule of Napoleon - 1774–1815: The Origins of the French Revolution, 1774-1789. The resources are suitable for OCR, AQA, Edexcel and WJEC A-Level History. The resources that I have created have enabled my A-Level History classes to attain an ALPS 3 over a four-year period and several students have secured A* and A grades. I am proud to have inspired and helped students pursue and successfully read History at Oxbridge and other Russell Group universities within the United Kingdom. I have worked for the examination boards for over 10 years and considering the recent developments within education, my resources are constantly amended and updated for students studying A-Level History. I have utilised feedback from students, fellow professionals, experienced colleagues and have used my own professional judgement to ensure that each resource will help you to teach quality history lessons to ensure that each student achieves their personal best. I am proud that I am a ‘Gold’ TES Author, and this is recognised by the fact that my resources have been downloaded over half a million times by educators throughout the world. Copyright Protection ©

Describe the Assembly of Notables, February-May 1787. Explain why the Assembly of Notables undermined the position of Louis XVI. Lesson Objective: to what extent was the Assembly of Notables one of the most notable events of the French Revolution? The French Revolution and the Rule of Napoleon - 1774–1815: The Origins of the French Revolution, 1774-1789. The resources are suitable for OCR, AQA, Edexcel and WJEC A-Level History. The resources that I have created have enabled my A-Level History classes to attain an ALPS 3 over a four-year period and several students have secured A* and A grades. I am proud to have inspired and helped students pursue and successfully read History at Oxbridge and other Russell Group universities within the United Kingdom. I have worked for the examination boards for over 10 years and considering the recent developments within education, my resources are constantly amended and updated for students studying A-Level History. I have utilised feedback from students, fellow professionals, experienced colleagues and have used my own professional judgement to ensure that each resource will help you to teach quality history lessons to ensure that each student achieves their personal best. I am proud that I am a ‘Gold’ TES Author, and this is recognised by the fact that my resources have been downloaded over half a million times by educators throughout the world. Copyright Protection ©

Describe the American War of Independence. Explain the causes of the American War of Independence. Lesson Objective: to what extent did tea bring about a revolution? The French Revolution and the Rule of Napoleon - 1774–1815: The Origins of the French Revolution, 1774-1789. The resources are suitable for OCR, AQA, Edexcel and WJEC A-Level History. The resources that I have created have enabled my A-Level History classes to attain an ALPS 3 over a four-year period and several students have secured A* and A grades. I am proud to have inspired and helped students pursue and successfully read History at Oxbridge and other Russell Group universities within the United Kingdom. I have worked for the examination boards for over 10 years and considering the recent developments within education, my resources are constantly amended and updated for students studying A-Level History. I have utilised feedback from students, fellow professionals, experienced colleagues and have used my own professional judgement to ensure that each resource will help you to teach quality history lessons to ensure that each student achieves their personal best. I am proud that I am a ‘Gold’ TES Author, and this is recognised by the fact that my resources have been downloaded over half a million times by educators throughout the world. Copyright Protection ©

Describe the consequences of the American War of Independence. Explain how the American Revolution affected France. Lesson Objective: to what extent did the Atlantic bring two revolutions together? The French Revolution and the Rule of Napoleon - 1774–1815: The Origins of the French Revolution, 1774-1789. The resources are suitable for OCR, AQA, Edexcel and WJEC A-Level History. The resources that I have created have enabled my A-Level History classes to attain an ALPS 3 over a four-year period and several students have secured A* and A grades. I am proud to have inspired and helped students pursue and successfully read History at Oxbridge and other Russell Group universities within the United Kingdom. I have worked for the examination boards for over 10 years and considering the recent developments within education, my resources are constantly amended and updated for students studying A-Level History. I have utilised feedback from students, fellow professionals, experienced colleagues and have used my own professional judgement to ensure that each resource will help you to teach quality history lessons to ensure that each student achieves their personal best. I am proud that I am a ‘Gold’ TES Author, and this is recognised by the fact that my resources have been downloaded over half a million times by educators throughout the world. Copyright Protection ©

Describe the formation of the National Assembly. Explain how and why the Tennis Court Oath was revolutionary. Lesson Objective: to what extent was there no love on the Tennis Court in 1789? The French Revolution and the Rule of Napoleon - 1774–1815: The Origins of the French Revolution, 1774-1789. The resources are suitable for OCR, AQA, Edexcel and WJEC A-Level History. The resources that I have created have enabled my A-Level History classes to attain an ALPS 3 over a four-year period and several students have secured A* and A grades. I am proud to have inspired and helped students pursue and successfully read History at Oxbridge and other Russell Group universities within the United Kingdom. I have worked for the examination boards for over 10 years and considering the recent developments within education, my resources are constantly amended and updated for students studying A-Level History. I have utilised feedback from students, fellow professionals, experienced colleagues and have used my own professional judgement to ensure that each resource will help you to teach quality history lessons to ensure that each student achieves their personal best. I am proud that I am a ‘Gold’ TES Author, and this is recognised by the fact that my resources have been downloaded over half a million times by educators throughout the world. Copyright Protection ©

Describe the Municipal Revolution and the Great Fear, 1789. Explain how and why the Municipal Revolution and the Great Fear was important in shaping revolutionary France in 1789. Lesson Objective: how ‘Great’ was the fear in 1789? The French Revolution and the Rule of Napoleon - 1774–1815: The Origins of the French Revolution, 1774-1789. The resources are suitable for OCR, AQA, Edexcel and WJEC A-Level History. The resources that I have created have enabled my A-Level History classes to attain an ALPS 3 over a four-year period and several students have secured A* and A grades. I am proud to have inspired and helped students pursue and successfully read History at Oxbridge and other Russell Group universities within the United Kingdom. I have worked for the examination boards for over 10 years and considering the recent developments within education, my resources are constantly amended and updated for students studying A-Level History. I have utilised feedback from students, fellow professionals, experienced colleagues and have used my own professional judgement to ensure that each resource will help you to teach quality history lessons to ensure that each student achieves their personal best. I am proud that I am a ‘Gold’ TES Author, and this is recognised by the fact that my resources have been downloaded over half a million times by educators throughout the world. Copyright Protection ©

OCR A-Level History: The French Revolution and the Rule of Napoleon - 1774–1815: The Origins of the French Revolution, 1774-1789. • Absolutism and the structure of the Ancien Régime: Louis XVI as King; government; social divisions; privileges and burdens; strengths and weaknesses. • The ideas of the Enlightened philosophes: extent of influence in France; the salons; impact of the American revolution and War of Independence. • Economic problems and royal finance: attempts to improve royal finances under Turgot, Necker and Calonne. • The Assembly of Notables and political developments, February 1787 to May 1789; the state of France, politically, economically and socially by the meeting of the Estates-General. • The revolution; May – October 1789: developments in Versailles and Paris; developments in the country, including the Great Fear; the October Days. The resources that I have created have enabled my A-Level History classes to attain an ALPS 3 over a four-year period and several students have secured A* and A grades. I am proud to have inspired and helped students pursue and successfully read History at Oxbridge and other Russell Group universities within the United Kingdom. I have worked for the examination boards for over 10 years and considering the recent developments within education, my resources are constantly amended and updated for students studying A-Level History. I have utilised feedback from students, fellow professionals, experienced colleagues and have used my own professional judgement to ensure that each resource will help you to teach quality history lessons to ensure that each student achieves their personal best. I am proud that I am a ‘Gold’ TES Author, and this is recognised by the fact that my resources have been downloaded over half a million times by educators throughout the world. Copyright Protection ©

Describe the list of grievances and voting procedure agreed before the Estates-General. Explain how the list of grievances and voting procedure caused issues in advance of the Estates-General. Lesson Objective: to what extent did the situation before the Estates-General escalate to revolution? The French Revolution and the Rule of Napoleon - 1774–1815: The Origins of the French Revolution, 1774-1789. The resources are suitable for OCR, AQA, Edexcel and WJEC A-Level History. The resources that I have created have enabled my A-Level History classes to attain an ALPS 3 over a four-year period and several students have secured A* and A grades. I am proud to have inspired and helped students pursue and successfully read History at Oxbridge and other Russell Group universities within the United Kingdom. I have worked for the examination boards for over 10 years and considering the recent developments within education, my resources are constantly amended and updated for students studying A-Level History. I have utilised feedback from students, fellow professionals, experienced colleagues and have used my own professional judgement to ensure that each resource will help you to teach quality history lessons to ensure that each student achieves their personal best. I am proud that I am a ‘Gold’ TES Author, and this is recognised by the fact that my resources have been downloaded over half a million times by educators throughout the world. Copyright Protection ©

Describe the situation in Paris at the end of the Estates-General. Explain how and why the Third Estate had gained power and influence in 1789. Lesson Objective: to what extent was Louis XVI’s absolute power absolutely destroyed by the Estates-General? The French Revolution and the Rule of Napoleon - 1774–1815: The Origins of the French Revolution, 1774-1789. The resources are suitable for OCR, AQA, Edexcel and WJEC A-Level History. The resources that I have created have enabled my A-Level History classes to attain an ALPS 3 over a four-year period and several students have secured A* and A grades. I am proud to have inspired and helped students pursue and successfully read History at Oxbridge and other Russell Group universities within the United Kingdom. I have worked for the examination boards for over 10 years and considering the recent developments within education, my resources are constantly amended and updated for students studying A-Level History. I have utilised feedback from students, fellow professionals, experienced colleagues and have used my own professional judgement to ensure that each resource will help you to teach quality history lessons to ensure that each student achieves their personal best. I am proud that I am a ‘Gold’ TES Author, and this is recognised by the fact that my resources have been downloaded over half a million times by educators throughout the world. Copyright Protection ©

Describe the revolutionary mob and individuals of France. Explain how and why individuals radicalised the mob. Lesson Objective: were the revolutionaries truly revolutionaries or tyrants? The French Revolution and the Rule of Napoleon - 1774–1815: The Experiment in Constitutional Monarchy, 1789-1792. The resources are suitable for OCR, AQA, Edexcel and WJEC A-Level History. The resources that I have created have enabled my A-Level History classes to attain an ALPS 3 over a four-year period and several students have secured A* and A grades. I am proud to have inspired and helped students pursue and successfully read History at Oxbridge and other Russell Group universities within the United Kingdom. I have worked for the examination boards for over 10 years and considering the recent developments within education, my resources are constantly amended and updated for students studying A-Level History. I have utilised feedback from students, fellow professionals, experienced colleagues and have used my own professional judgement to ensure that each resource will help you to teach quality history lessons to ensure that each student achieves their personal best. I am proud that I am a ‘Gold’ TES Author, and this is recognised by the fact that my resources have been downloaded over half a million times by educators throughout the world. Copyright Protection ©