when a group of people attack another country, moving their soldiers into it, they invade that country

Queen Elizabeth and the Spanish Armada

History

In ‘Significant rulers from the past: what can their stories tell us?’ pupils continue to develop their chronological understanding whilst being introduced to various substantive concepts that relate to ruling. In ‘Queen Victoria: how did Britain change during her lifetime?’ pupils build on this in a depth study of a significant individual and the period in which they ruled.

In ‘Significant explorers: how has seafaring changed over time?’ pupils developed their chronological framework, studying a theme that introduced change and continuity across a long time span. In ‘Significant rulers from the past: what can their stories tell us?’ they continue to develop chronological understanding whilst being introduced to various substantive concepts that relate to ruling.

Significant rulers from the past: what can their stories tell us? 

Depiction of war, threats of war, death or the aftermath of war.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

King Philip and Spain decided to {{}} England.

when a group of people attack another country

Match these keywords to their definitions. 

The Spanish Armada reached Cornwall, England.

The Armada continued through the English Channel.

The Armada was forced north and sailed into a storm.

The Spanish lost 20,000 men and 51 ships. England was victorious.

Put these events into the correct order, starting with the earliest. 

Queen Elizabeth I won against the Spanish Armada.

Protestants and Catholics are both Christians.

Elizabeth's family had left England in...

Elizabeth’s government suggested that she should {{}} King Philip of Spain.

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision recommended

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Queen Elizabeth and the Spanish Armada

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.