OCR Tudor Rebellions | Ireland under Elizabeth I

For teaching A Level OCR Rebellion and Disorder under the Tudors 1485-1603

Elizabeth I
Why was Ireland a major cause of rebellion under Elizabeth I?

This lesson looks at Irish rebellions under Elizabeth I. This includes:

• Shane O’Neill 1558-67
• Munster 1569-73
• Geraldine 1579-83
• Tyrone 1595-1603

The lesson covers:

• Retrieval starter task
• Elizabethan Ireland
• English control in Ireland
• Reasons why Ireland was a cause of unrest
• Causes, nature and impact of the 4 Irish rebellions

Also included: Two exam questions with detailed planning for students.

1. To what extent were the causes of Irish rebellion similar to those in England in the period 1485-1603? (25 marks)
2. ‘Irish rebellions were a greater threat to Tudor governments than those in England.’ How far do you agree? (25 marks)

The second question also includes examplar answers from the 2017 exam ranging from E-A*! Samples are provided from introduction, main paragraphs and conclusions and students will grade these using the mark scheme.

Also included:

• Accompanying work booklet to the lesson, with a wide range of fun activities!
• Fully resourced 2 hour lesson
• Notes on the causes, nature and impact for all four rebellions

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