Elizabeth and Philip: A Leadership Comparison
Learning Objective
I can compare and contrast the leadership styles of Elizabeth I and Philip II.
Lesson Flow
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The Queen Who Defeated the Spanish Armada
Hoodie History
Guided Notes
Key concepts students will learn:
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When Elizabeth I became queen in 1558, she inherited a nation divided by religion, depleted in treasury, and vulnerable to the great powers of Europe.
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The Spanish Armada consisted of 130 ships carrying 30,000 men, including 19,000 soldiers meant to link up with Spanish forces in the Netherlands and invade England.
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At Tilbury, Elizabeth I famously said, 'I know I have the body of a weak and feeble woman, but I have the heart and stomach of a king, and a king of England too.'
Practice
12 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Describe one similarity and one difference between the leadership styles of Elizabeth I and Philip II, based on their responses to the threat of the Spanish Armada.”
Teacher Guide
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