1.5: Elizabeth I (1558-1603) Flashcards
1.5.1: Elizabeth I: character and aims1.5.2: The impact of economic, social and religious developments in the early years of Elizabeth's rule1.5.3: Elizabethan government1.5.4: reign affairs1.5.5: Society1.5.6: Economic development1.5.7: Religious developments, change and continuity1.5.8: The last years of Elizabeth: the state of England politically, economically, religiously and socially by 1603 (16 cards)
Describe Elizabeth’s character and her aims
She was 25 and she was shrewd and proved a good judge of character, her aims were to consolidate her position, settle religious issues and to end war with France.
How did the 1559 Act of Supremacy consolidate Elizabeth’s power
Made her supreme governor, demanded oath of supremacy from all church officials and it reinstated the religious legislation of Henry VIII’s reign
How did the 1559 Act of Uniformity consolidate Elizabeth’s power
It made it clear that you would be fined if you didn’t attend Church and this established the use of the new common Prayer book which was a version of the 1552 book to make it more acceptable to traditionally minded worshippers
How did the 1559 Royal Injunctions consolidate Elizabeth’s power
They nominated visitors to inspect the Church to make sure they were complying with the detailed conduct of services and to align with the Church organisation
How did the 1563 Thirty-Nine Articles consolidate Elizabeth’s power
This sought to define the doctrine of the Church, they broadly supported reform doctrine for example deniying teachings concerning transubstantiation
What was Elizabeth’s religious settlement
To re-establish royal supremacy over the Church in England, it provided a framework creating a middle-way between Catholicism and Protestantism
What were England’s relationship with Foreign powers like between 1558-64
The Treaty of Cateau-Cambresis ended the French war in 1559, stating that France would retain Calais for eight years so France would pay England 500000 crowns or return it
Why did Elizabeth intervene in Scotland
To stop French reinforcements from landing in December 1559, the French withdrew due to storm damage. the Treaty of Edinburgh brought peace and a protestant Scottish government
Why did Elizabeth intervene in France
It was to help the French Huguenots, however the English were forced to retreat and accept the Treaty of Troyes in 1564, by which the loss of Calais was confirmed as permanent
What was the Statute of Artificers
A minimum period of compulsory labour for one year especially at harvest time, the maximum wage was set by the JP’s, however it lacked powers of enforcement
How did Elizabeth managing the Poor using Poor Relief
They were split into Deserving and Undeserving poor, it was moved to local provisions, they were a threat to law and order and private benefactors were considered not enough
What was the impact of Elizabeth’s religious settlement
Many protestants exiles returned initially saw Elizabeth as the English Deborah and it emphasise the Erastian Nature of the Church
What was the 1563 Thirty-Nine Articles of Religion
This document intended to define the difference between Protestant and Catholic Churches influenced by Calvinism
What roles were undertook by the Privy Council
Manage parliament and crown finances and also to discuss and advise on state matters, they worked together well apart from the time were they disagreed over Mary
What was the role of parliament
Grant Taxation: 11/13 called to grant revenue
Make Statute Laws: 438 acts passed
