The half-sisters Elizabeth and Mary

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? 

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When Henry VIII died, Elizabeth was {{}} in line for the throne.

Elizabeth's half-sister Mary became Queen.

Elizabeth was kept in the Tower of London.

Elizabeth wrote a letter to Queen Mary saying that she was innocent.

Order these events starting with the earliest.

Elizabeth became Queen of England when Mary died.

How did Mansa Musa develop the Mali Empire?

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The half-sisters Elizabeth and Mary

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