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How does evidence shape Parliament?
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BC Elizabethan England, c1568-1603
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How does evidence shape Parliament?
Answer
Narrative sequence: answer How does evidence shape Parliament by focusing on Part one: Elizabeth's court and Parliament. Use the chronology of BC Elizabethan England, c1568-1603, select named evidence connected to Study the difficulties of a female ruler, including relations with Parliament, marriage, succession and Elizabeth's authority at the end of her reign, and order events accurately, show movement from one development to the next, and avoid jumping chronology. End by answering the command word directly.
Explanation
This exam-style task requires a developed historical argument rather than a list of facts. Begin with the relevant period from Paper 2 Section B: British depth studies including the historic environment, then anchor the answer in Part one: Elizabeth's court and Parliament. The evidence should connect to Study the difficulties of a female ruler, including relations with Parliament, marriage, succession and Elizabeth's authority at the end of her reign and be explained through cause, consequence, change, continuity, significance or interpretation as appropriate. A strong final judgement shows why the selected evidence is more convincing than a vague or unsupported claim.
Common mistake
Avoid confusing Parliament
A common mistake is to write about Parliament as a general opinion, or to mix up cause, consequence, change and continuity in c1568-1603.
Anchor the answer to Part one: Elizabeth's court and Parliament, use precise evidence, and state whether Parliament is a cause, consequence, change, continuity or significant development.
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