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This type of question is focussing on causation – the reasons why something happened. It is also assessing your knowledge of the period. You will be given stimulus points to prompt you in the right direction.

Example:

Explain why the Throckmorton Plot (1583) was a threat to Queen Elizabeth.

You may use the following in your answer:

• Mary, Queen of Scots
• Foreign Threat

You must also use own knowledge.

(Reproduced by permission of Edexcel)

Tips:

• Discuss a number of reasons why the plot was a threat.
• Explain each reason carefully.
• Keep linking back to the question by using the keywords. Don’t forget to go beyond the stimulus material provided – if you don’t you limit the marks you can be given.