Were the Radicals a ‘lunatic fringe’? - Some historians have argued that the Radicals were insane and insignificant; others that they were the most enlightened, and also the most significant, part of the Reformation movement. Which side makes the most sense?
What were the causes of the Peasants’ War of 1524-25? - Marxist historians in the East, and liberal historians in the West, were at odds over the motives of the Peasants’ War. Why did their interpretions differ so strongly, and how?
An updated version of the end-of-unit sourcework assignment, with an improved markscheme. Designed for Year 8 History students.
I have updated the popular witchcraft trial lesson plan and trial worksheet to include follow up questions designed to get students thinking about the advantages and disadvantages of both the adversarial justice system, and also of jury trials. This ensures that the trial itself is rounded off with some reflective questions rather than just a glass of water being poured over some girl’s head…!
A worksheet based around the short clip from the feature film “Elizabeth” which shows the execution of Latimer and Ridley. Type in “latimer ridley” into www.youtube.com to find the clip!
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