Year 2 - History
Elizabeth I - the queen who did not marry
Ruling and religion
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Unit Summary
Stories about significant rulers from the past give students an understanding of key ideas related to early rulers, such as struggles for power and religious influence. They learn about specific rulers from different times and places, helping students build a chronological framework.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to explain why people remember Elizabeth and her reign.
Key Notes
- As queen, Elizabeth I had lots of problems.
- England had a powerful enemy, Spain, and arguments over religion had torn the country apart.
- Elizabeth's advisors wanted her to have children quickly so that if she died, her children could take over from her.
- However, Elizabeth was more concerned with solving England's problems, and never married or had children.
- This has led her to be remembered as a queen who put her country before herself.
Vocabulary To Learn
- government: a government is a group of leaders who make laws and decisions for a country
- debt: a debt is something, especially money, that is owed to someone else
- religion: a religion is a set of beliefs and practices
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils may think all kings and queens needed to be married.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Summarise this historical learning in two key ideas.
As queen, Elizabeth I had lots of problems. England had a powerful enemy, Spain, and arguments over religion had torn the country apart.
2. Define this history term and explain why it matters in this topic. 'government'
a government is a group of leaders who make laws and decisions for a country.
3. Correct this common history misconception using evidence language.
Mistake: Pupils may think all kings and queens needed to be married. Correction: Elizabeth decided she didn't want to marry and she proved that she didn't need to be to be a successful queen.
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