Elizabeth Flashcards
(41 cards)
What did Elizabeth’s dad do to her mum
Executed her
What was the Seymour (Thomas) incident
He abused Elizabeth as a child and wanted to marry her and gain control which led to him being imprisoned
What was Mary’s upbringing like with school
She was educated well unlike other women at this time. She also spent plenty of time away from court
What was the wyatt rebellion
Where wyatt tried to rebel to overthrow Mary and place Elizabeth on the throne to return the country to Protestantism
Was Elizabeth Protestant/Catholic
Protestant but encouraged a middle way for England to avoid major conflict
Why did Elizabeth encourage a middle way for england
As there was a major threat of civil war and many king/queens who chose either side were unpopular with many and faced lots of opposition
Why were catholics a threat for Elizabeth
As Elizabeth had made England Protestant which upset catholics and saw her as a illegitimate queen meaning they often rebelled against her (especially with MQS)
Why were puritans a threat for Elizabeth
As they did not like Elizabeth’s middle way and thought that Elizabeth should make England fully Protestant
Why was Elizabeth being a woman a problem for her on the throne
As her sister Mary had been unpopular and many saw women as weak and incapable
Why was marriage a problem for Elizabeth
She did not want to get married but was expected to in order to produce an heir. She did not want to share her power, upset other countries. She also distrusted men and had a lack of suitable suitors
Why was succession a problem for Elizabeth
As she was expected to get married and have an heir but since she didn’t it lead to an uncertain future and unstable politics with no named heir. This meant uprisings were more probable
Why were rebellions a problem
As many rebellions (especially catholic) were happening which aimed to overthrow and even kill Elizabeth.
Why was Mary queen of Scott’s a threat for Elizabeth
She was Catholic and had a claim to the throne as Elizabeth’s cousin and previously being married to the king of France meaning she was a huge rallying point for catholics to try and overthrow Elizabeth. She was also a potential heir
How did Elizabeth use parliament
To pass laws and raise taxes but was only called upon 13 times in 45 years
Who were the privy council
A group of her most trusted advisors such as Cecil and Walsingham who traveled with her. They were very loyal.
How did Elizabeth use patronage to maintain authority
Elizabeth gave rewards such as land or sweet wine if people were loyal to her. This meant she had strong supporters/protection
How did Elizabeth use progresses to maintain authority
She travelled around places to show herself and gain popularity. She also kept her eye on powerful families and made sure they didn’t gain to much power
What was one way which Elizabeth maintained control of the privy council
-created opposition so that no one became to powerful (could lead to a rebellion)
-patronage for loyalty
Why did elizabeth use portraits/propaganda to gain popularity
She used portraits to show herself in a good light so that others had a positive opinion on her
What was the act of uniformity
The act of uniformity was where some Catholic culture was kept in the church e.g. the fancy robes were kept
Why did Elizabeth create the act of uniformity
In order to minimise opposition from catholics and prevent rebellions/angering catholics whilst still keeping protestantism. It aimed to please as many people as possible
What was the act of supremacy
Where Elizabeth re established the break with Rome meaning that the church was Protestant
What was the poor law 1601
Elizabeth used parliament to make the poor law which improved living standards for those in poverty and helped them as there was a growing number of people in poverty
What were Elizabeth’s anti Catholic laws
She created fines for recusants (those who refused to attend church) which gradually increased. People found trying to encourage Catholicism could also be found guilty of treason and be executed
