Elizabethan England Revision Guide 1558-1588
Getting started with your revision couldn't be easier - this guide breaks down 30 essential topics you need to master for Paper 2. Each topic connects to show how Elizabeth transformed England from a weak, divided nation into a confident European power.
The guide covers four major themes that'll definitely appear in your exam. Elizabeth's early reign (1558-1569) focuses on religious settlement and establishing her authority. Plots and Spanish rivalry (1569-1588) examines the growing Catholic threat and international tensions.
Elizabethan society explores education, poverty, and leisure - showing how ordinary people's lives changed. Finally, exploration and colonisation reveals England's first steps toward building a global empire, including Drake's famous voyages and Raleigh's Virginia colony attempts.
Top Tip: Use your revision guides to create mind maps for topics you're unsure about, and read example answers to understand what examiners want to see. This will help you tackle any question format with confidence.