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A Level Tudors: Crisis in the Last Years of Elizabeth I, 1589–1603 – 8-Lesson Pack & 30-Page Interpretations Booklet

This 8-lesson pack offers a focused investigation into the extent of crisis during the final years of Elizabeth I’s reign. With a sharp emphasis on historical interpretations, this resource helps A Level History students develop the analytical skills required to evaluate differing views on government, foreign threats, and domestic unrest in the 1590s.

Structured around key debates and supported by a 30-page booklet filled with concise information, source extracts, and interpretation-based tasks, this pack enables students to explore whether Elizabethan England faced a genuine crisis or simply a period of intensified pressure.

Each lesson is designed to build confidence in tackling interpretations questions—an essential component of A Level assessment—with scaffolded tasks, group discussion, and guided writing practice.

Key Questions Explored:

How significant were the threats to national security from Spain and Ireland?

To what extent did court faction contribute to a crisis of government?

What was the significance of growing conflict with Parliament?

How serious was the social and economic distress of the 1590s?

What’s Included:

8 fully planned lessons focused on interpretation analysis, critical debate, and extended written responses.

A detailed 30-page student booklet including key context, historians’ views, structured interpretation activities, and exam-style questions.

A strong emphasis on interpretation skills: identifying arguments, assessing value, and developing well-evidenced judgements.

Supportive tasks that build up to confident, high-level responses to interpretation-based exam questions.

Perfect for classroom teaching, revision, or independent study, this pack equips students with the tools to explore the challenges of Elizabeth’s final years while mastering the interpretation skills crucial for A Level success.