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Elizabeth I: character and aims; consolidation of power, including the Elizabethan Settlement and relations with foreign powers.
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Instability and consolidation: 'the Mid-Tudor Crisis', 1547–1563 (A-level only)
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Instability and consolidation: 'the Mid-Tudor Crisis', 1547–1563 (A-level only)
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Elizabeth I: character and aims; consolidation of power, including the Elizabethan Settlement and relations with foreign powers
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What was one of Elizabeth I's primary aims during her reign?
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One of Elizabeth I's primary aims was to establish a stable Protestant church in England.
Key terms
- Elizabethan Settlement: The series of laws and policies established by Elizabeth I to create a moderate Protestant church and reduce religious conflict in England.
- Spanish Armada: A fleet sent by Spain in 1588 to invade England, which was ultimately defeated, marking a significant moment in Elizabeth I's reign.
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Overgeneralizing Elizabeth I's policies: It's important to recognize the nuances of the Elizabethan Settlement and how it aimed to unify a divided nation.
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