Study the difficulties of a female ruler, including relations with Parliament, marriage, succession and Elizabeth's authority at the end of her reign including Essex's rebellion in 1601.

Evidence focus: Part one: Elizabeth's court and Parliament in BC Elizabethan England, c1568-1603 (Paper 2 Section B: British depth studies including the historic environment) provides the direct anchor for this learning objective. Students focus on Study the difficulties of a female ruler, including relations with Parliament, marriage, succession and Elizabeth's authority at the end of her reign including Essex's rebellion in 1601. The explanation should use the subtopic wording, the relevant period, named events or individuals where appropriate, and precise historical evidence. It should then separate cause from consequence, change from continuity, and significance from importance while keeping sources, interpretations, evidence and opinion distinct.