The Sitiation At The Start Of Elizabethes's Reign And The Problems She Faced Flashcards

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When did queen elizabeth come into power

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November 1558

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What was the problem around legitimacy facing Queen Elizabeth

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Her legitamacy was in doubt as her father had divorced his first wife (Catherine of Aragon) and then married Elizabeth’s mother Anne Boleyn.Commited catholics who had refused to agknowledge Henry’s Divorce didn’t see Elizabeth as legitimate

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What was the problem around Elizabeth’s gender at the start of her reign

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Many people thought a Woman would not be able to do as good a Job as a man as they believed a woman would be weaker and not able to rule as well

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What was the problem around Elizabeth’s marriage at the start of her reign

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As women were seen as inferior many people thought she should marry a man who could lead the armies and take control however she didn’t

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Why was money a problem at the start of Elizabeth’s reign

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Elizabeth came into a country with a depleted economy.The country was just off the back of a few costly wars and was in major debt

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Why were France a threat to Elizabeth at the start of her reign

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France was wealthier and was the natural enemy of England.They were also allied with Scotland

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Why did Mary Queen of Scots pose a threat to Elizabeth at the start of her reign

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Mary declared herself the legitimate heir to the throne and as she was catholics many catholics in Britan agreed.Elizabeth was worried that if she invaded the country could turn against her

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Why was religion a problem at the start of Elizebath’s reign

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England had been through two religions for the last few years which meant both catholics and protestants wanted their religion to be the major one.Elizabeth had to keep both sides happy

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What part of England tended to be more Catholic

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Parts of the North and west

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What was society lik in Elizabethan England at the start of Elizabeth’s reign

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Elizebethans had a clear idea of where everybody belonged in society.The monarch was at the top followed by Gentry,yeomen,tenant farmers and then unemployed people

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What was court in Elizebethan england

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A body of people who lived in or near the same palace as the monarch,mainly made up of noble people

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What was the Privy Council in Elizebethan England

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It was made up of leading courtiers and advisers for the monarch,they made sure the monarch’s decisions were carried out and debated on current issues

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What was parliament in Elizebethan England

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It was made up of the house of lords and the house of commons and passed laws and offered advice to the monarch

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What was the lords lieutenant in elizabethan England

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One person from each county chosen by the monarch,Essential to maintaining the monarch’s power and Englands defences

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What was the significance of the church of england in early elizabethan society

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The meeting place of all people every sunday playing a central role in their lives
Chuch of England promoted loyalty to the queen by repeating prayers of obedience

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