England, 1509–1603: authority, nation and religion

How far do you agree that, in the years 1509–47, the religion of England was transformed?

To what extent did the structure of society change in the years 1536–88?

How far do you agree that, in the years 1529–88, the most significant developments in the government of Tudor England were those during the reign of Elizabeth?

How accurate is it to say that, in the years 1509–88, the main reason why the Tudors were able to maintain control of the country was the role played by Justices of the Peace?

Study Extracts 1 and 2 in the Extracts Booklet before you answer this question.

In the light of differing interpretations, how convincing do you find the view that, in the years 1589–1603, Elizabeth’s government coped well with the problems posed for it by developments in Ireland?

To explain your answer, analyse and evaluate the material in both extracts, using your own knowledge of the issues.

How far do you agree that, in the years 1529–88, the most significant developments in Protestantism were those seen during the reign of Edward VI?

How far do you agree that, in the years c1560–88, developments in trade were mainly due to the impact of foreign workers?

How accurate is it to say that, in the years 1509–88, population growth was the main reason for the increase in poverty?

How similar was the role of parliament before 1529 to the role of parliament in the years 1529–88?

Study Extracts 1 and 2 in the Extracts Booklet before you answer this question.

In the light of differing interpretations, how convincing do you find the view that, in the years 1589–1603, the response of Elizabeth’s government to the problems her nation faced was ‘remarkable’ [Extract 1, line 16]?

To explain your answer, analyse and evaluate the material in both extracts, using your own knowledge of the issues.

How significant in shaping religious change, in the years 1529–63, were the beliefs of individual monarchs?

How accurate is it to say that the decline in resistance to Tudor rule, in the years 1570–88, was largely due to religious factors?

How accurate is it to say that, in the years 1509–47, there was a revolution in the way England was governed?

How far do you agree that, in the years 1509–88, there were major changes in the Tudor economy?

Study Extracts 1 and 2 in the Extracts Booklet before you answer this question.

In the light of differing interpretations, how convincing do you find the view that, in the years 1589–1603, faction and succession were growing issues which Elizabeth struggled to deal with?

To explain your answer, analyse and evaluate the material in both extracts, using your own knowledge of the issues.

To what extent did resistance to Tudor rule change in the years 1509–69?

How significant an issue was the gender of the monarch to the reigns of Mary and Elizabeth in the years 1553–88?

How accurate is it to say that, in the years 1509–88, England went from being a nation that was Catholic to one that was genuinely Protestant?

How similar was the cultural life of England during the reign of Elizabeth I to cultural life during the reign of Henry VIII?

Study Extracts 1 and 2 in the Extracts Booklet before you answer this question.

In the light of differing interpretations, how convincing do you find the view that, in the years 1589–1603, Elizabeth’s government was successful in overcoming the difficulties it faced?

To explain your answer, analyse and evaluate the material in both extracts, using your own knowledge of the issues.

How accurate is it to say that Henry VIII’s need for a male heir was the most significant factor in explaining why Protestantism grew more influential in the years to 1547?

How accurate is it to say that Henry VIII’s need for a male heir was the most significant factor in explaining why Protestantism grew more influential in the years to 1547?

How accurate is it to say that, in the years 1536–69, popular risings were largely driven by economic grievances?

How accurate is it to say that, in the years 1536–69, popular risings were largely driven by economic grievances?

How accurate is it to say that, in the years 1509–88, changes to the role of parliament were the most significant development in the government of Tudor England?

How accurate is it to say that, in the years 1509–88, changes to the role of parliament were the most significant development in the government of Tudor England?

How accurate is it to say that foreign influences were the main factor in bringing changes to industry and trade in the Tudor period?

How accurate is it to say that foreign influences were the main factor in bringing changes to industry and trade in the Tudor period?

Study Extracts 1 and 2 in the Extracts Booklet before you answer this question.

In the light of differing interpretations, how convincing do you find the view that, in the last years of her reign, there was growing conflict with parliament that Elizabeth did not deal with successfully?

To explain your answer, analyse and evaluate the material in both extracts, using your own knowledge of the issues.

Study Extracts 1 and 2 in the Extracts Booklet before you answer this question.

In the light of differing interpretations, how convincing do you find the view that, in the last years of her reign, there was growing conflict with parliament that Elizabeth did not deal with successfully?

To explain your answer, analyse and evaluate the material in both extracts, using your own knowledge of the issues.

To what extent was religion in England significantly changed during the reign of Henry VIII?

How accurate is to say that, in the years 1547-88, the personal and political qualities of the monarch were the most significant factor in determining the success of their reigns?

How far do you agree that the increase in poverty in the Tudor period was largely a result of changes in the use of land?

How accurate is it to say that, in the years 1509-88, a cultural transformation took place?

Study Extracts 1 and 2 in the Extracts Booklet before you answer this question.

In the light of differing interpretations, how convincing do you find the view that the last years of Elizabeth’s reign were ‘years of decline and decay’ [Extract 1, line 12] that her government struggled to deal with?

To explain your answer, analyse and evaluate the material in both extracts, using your own knowledge of the issues.

How far did the role played by Cardinal Wolsey as Henry’s principal servant remain the same when Thomas Cromwell served the king?

How significant an impact did the closure of the monasteries have on Tudor society in the years to 1547?

How accurate is it to say that Catholicism survived in the reigns of Edward and Elizabeth because of the tolerance shown by government?

How accurate is it to say that, in the years 1509–88, Justices of the Peace came to be the most effective means by which Tudor monarchs controlled their kingdom?

Study Extracts 1 and 2 in the Extracts Booklet before you answer this question.

In the light of differing interpretations, how convincing do you find the view that, in the last years of Elizabeth’s reign (1589–1603), war with Spain was not a real threat to England?

To explain your answer, analyse and evaluate the material in both extracts, using your own knowledge of the issues.

To what extent did popular risings present a significant problem for Tudor governments in the 1530s and 1540s?

How far do you agree that the influx of foreign workers was the main factor in bringing change to patterns of trade in the years c1560–88?

How accurate is it to say that the changes that took place in the role of parliament were very limited in the years 1509–58?

How far do you agree that the main turning point in the fortunes of Protestantism in England in the years 1529–88 was the Elizabethan compromise?

Study Extracts 1 and 2 in the Extracts Booklet before you answer this question.

In the light of differing interpretations, how convincing do you find the view that in the last years of Elizabeth’s reign, factional struggle did not pose a serious problem for Elizabeth?

To explain your answer, analyse and evaluate the material in both extracts, using your own knowledge of the issues.