Elizabeth's Court, Government, and Parliament — Elizabeth's Court, Government, and Parliament; Elizabeth's Character and Challenges; The Structure of Government; Key Exam Points
The Religious Settlement of 1559 — The Religious Settlement of 1559; Elizabeth's Position; The Acts of Supremacy and Uniformity (1559); The Thirty-Nine Articles (1563); The "Middle Way" (Via Media); Reactions to the Settlement
Mary Queen of Scots and Catholic Threats — Mary Queen of Scots and Catholic Threats; Mary's Background; The Problem of Mary; Catholic Plots Against Elizabeth; The Execution of Mary Queen of Scots; Key Exam Points
The Puritan Challenge and Religious Tensions — The Puritan Challenge and Religious Tensions; Who Were the Puritans?; Key Challenges; How Serious Was the Puritan Threat?; Key Exam Points
Life in Elizabethan England: Education, Poverty, and Leisure — Life in Elizabethan England: Education, Poverty, and Leisure; Education; Poverty; Leisure and Entertainment; Key Exam Points
Exploration and Voyages of Discovery — Exploration and Voyages of Discovery; Why Did Exploration Increase?; Key Explorers and Voyages; The Significance of Exploration; Key Exam Points
The Spanish Armada 1588 — The Spanish Armada 1588; Why Did Spain Attack?; The Plan; The English Fleet; The Campaign; The Journey Home
The Later Years of Elizabeth's Reign — The Later Years of Elizabeth's Reign; Economic Problems; The Essex Rebellion (1601); The Monopolies Crisis (1601); Ireland: Tyrone's Rebellion (1594-1603); Elizabeth's Death