Triumph of Elizabeth A2 AQA June 12th Exam

could someone explain the monopolies issue to me? It wasnt covered greatly at my school-I know that Essex had a monopoly on sweet wine? (could be wrong) and that it was bad economically but wanting to know good specific knowledge

Also any ideas on how to prevent myself from repeating points as thats my downfall!

Does anyone have any examples of essays about the effectiveness of central/local government? If so, could you post them? We didn't cover this at all and I can't find any past paper questions whatsoever about it, but I'm worried that it might come up now and I've no idea what to say about it.

Also, does anyone know anything about factionalism under Edward & Mary?

There is not even a 0.1% chance a question on local government could come up, i haven't even done it. It is a useless section that is supposedly supposed to demonstrate an internal threat. You also do not need to know about the specific details of monopolies. Do not get boged down in facts, it is an analytical essay exam.

Ignore if it comes up, I plan on doing so, we didn't exactly cover it either.

In terms of faction it's very basic under Edward, Somerset vs Northumberland as a main, but a lot of religious separation between bishops etc against the privy council, and within the privy council. Mainly religion and pick some obvious points, I would be very surprised if this was at all needed.

There is not even a 0.1% chance a question on local government could come up, i haven't even done it. It is a useless section that is supposedly supposed to demonstrate an internal threat. You also do not need to know about the specific details of monopolies. Do not get boged down in facts, it is an analytical essay exam.

Could someone explain the whole idea of Puritan 'classes'/'classis'. I really do not understand the concept.

I would be grateful if someone could explain it.

Just wondering if any one has any tips for timing has I find I always run out of time! Classes by the way were meetings of Presbyterians where they would discuss with each others ways of improving their teaching and learning.

Thanks, though that was prophesying but hey ho :P

On timings, it doesn't matter if you only get in a side and a half or so (all I do) as long as you cover all angles (extremely unhelpful, sorry)

Thanks, though that was prophesying but hey ho :P

On timings, it doesn't matter if you only get in a side and a half or so (all I do) as long as you cover all angles (extremely unhelpful, sorry)

Depending on the time period, I'd say that there were issues with the people elected to local gov., which can be seen by the Earl of Derby in Lancashire, whose loyalty to Elizabeth was questionable, showed sympathy towards Catholics, but was elected to his position because of his influence in Lancashire which led to tension when the Northern Rebellion broke out. Even though Derby was ultimately not an issue, the tension felt at the time demonstrates how much central government relied on local government.

I would also say that overall there were not many issues with loyalty as many of the people appointed to positions like Lords-Lieutenant and JPs appeared to be hardworking, with only a few issues in select areas, and many were so honoured to receive the titles - which were very prestigious - that they would rather not show disloyalty and lose them.

I think I'd include that JPs showed considerable effectiveness, especially when dealing with plague and dearth in the later years, as they were shown to take stocks of grain and divide them between the localities according to the Books of Orders which helped deal with the problem of failing harvests. As well as this, they were appointed in every shire once problems with Spain became paramount in 1585, which can only demonstrate that they were effective in some way or they surely would not have been used to this extent.


Personally, I would have said that local government is too narrow to get a whole essay out of on its own, but I have seen - and answered, badly (it was almost at the beginning of the course) - a question where it is mentioned alongside central government. Please someone correct me if I'm wrong but I think if they wanted specifics on local government, they'd combine it with central government rather than just local on its own.

Yeah I thought it might be but it's in the Book but that Chapter I hate so I just haven't bothered revising it. It's something along the lines though sorry I couldn't be of more help =( I think I know what you mean about timing it's just my teacher always bangs on about quality not quantity but then moans I don't include a certain point.

How should I structure an an answer, like a single paragraph, and how much historiography should I make in one essay piece?

Classes were similar to prophesyings, but the latter were legitimate (until Elizabeth banned them) gathering of clergy while the classes are associated with the Classical Movement of John Field and Thomas Cartwright - basically, an attempt to set up a grassroots Presbyterian network.

okay i have reached the point where i am probably going to consolidate my revision on topics which are likely to come up... so, people, what are you predictions??

Does anyone know Elizabeth's policies in Ireland in the 1590s?