Elizabeth Module 2: Challenges to Elizabeth at home and abroad, 1569-88
In this module you will revise;
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Plots and revolts at home (the reasons for, events, and significance of the Revolt of the Northern Earls, The features and significance of the Ridolfi, Throckmorton and Babington plots - including Walsingham and his spy network and the reasons for, and significance of the execution of Mary, Queen of Scots in 1587)
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Relations with Spain until 1585 (political, religious and commercial rivalry - including The New World, the actions of the esteemed privateer, Drake, and the significance of these actions)
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Outbreak of war with Spain between 1585-88 (Direct English involvement in the Netherlands, including the role of Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester, and the singeing of the King of Spain’s beard (raid on Cadiz))
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The Spanish Armada of 1588 (The reasons for launching the Armada, invasion plans, delays, reasons for, and consequences of, the English victory)