Examiner's Specific Advice

This question asks candidates to assess 'How far do you agree...' and you should focus on assessing the relative importance of several problems facing Elizabeth during the relevant period. Parliamentary issues, finances, war with Spain, the poor, the death of ministers, Essex's rebellion are possibilities. You should explain which were more important and why the others were less important. You might disagree that the Irish Rebellion was Elizabeth's most serious problem from 1588 to 1603 but you should show a satisfactory understanding of Ireland because it is mentioned in the question.

Exemplar Question

1. How far do you agree that the Irish Rebellion was the most serious problem that faced Elizabeth I's government after 1588? [50 marks]

 

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