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The Tilbury Speech of 1588 was Elizabeth I’s most famous speech and was given in August 1588 to the land forces at Tilbury, in Essex, who were preparing to defend England against the Spanish Armada - Junior Cycle History - Question a - 2016
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The Tilbury Speech of 1588 was Elizabeth I’s most famous speech and was given in August 1588 to the land forces at Tilbury, in Essex, who were preparing ... show full transcript
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The Tilbury Speech of 1588 was Elizabeth I’s most famous speech and was given in August 1588 to the land forces at Tilbury, in Essex, who were preparing to defend England against the Spanish Armada - Junior Cycle History - Question a - 2016
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Why was Queen Elizabeth warned to be careful for her safety?
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Queen Elizabeth was warned to be careful for her safety due to fears of treachery. Concerns existed that enemies might seek to harm her amid the tumultuous political landscape of the time.
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What was Elizabeth “resolved to do”?
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Elizabeth was resolved to live and die among her people, showing her commitment to sacrifice herself in the coming battles.
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Who shall lead the army in Elizabeth’s place?
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The army in Elizabeth’s place shall be led by her lieutenant general.
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According to Elizabeth, how will the soldiers have a famous victory over their enemies?
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According to Elizabeth, the soldiers will achieve a famous victory over their enemies by their obedience to her general and by showing valor in the field.
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Was Elizabeth religious? Give one piece of evidence to support your answer.
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Yes, Elizabeth was religious. Evidence to support this includes her many references to God in her speech, such as stating 'under God,' 'for my God,' and 'of my people,' emphasizing her faith.
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This speech has two different versions. Give two disadvantages of primary sources for historians.
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Two disadvantages of primary sources for historians include: (1) Primary sources can be difficult to find as they may be rare or obscure, and (2) They may be biased or ill-informed, as the perspectives represented could be too close to the subject being discussed.
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