Part of the new materials to support a study of Elizabethan England, for example:

• Early Elizabethan England, 1558-88 (Edexcel)
• Elizabethan England, c1568-1603 (AQA)

How successfully did Elizabeth deal with the problems of her reign?
In this exercise, students will reach a final judgement about Elizabeth I by writing an essay.
In this way, they will:

• Develop their ability to see the ‘big picture’ and to connect factors together
• Consider how Elizabeth’s rule has affected such things as:
  • The perception of women as the equals of men
  • England’s unique religious culture and its impact on places like the USA
  • England’s long-term relations with Scotland and Ireland
  • England’s long-term relations with Spain