Elizabeth Flashcards
(30 cards)
When did Elizabeth I become queen?
Elizabeth became queen in 1558 after the death of her sister, Mary I.
What religion did Elizabeth I follow?
Elizabeth I was Protestant.
What was the 1559 Religious Settlement?
It was Elizabeth’s compromise to unite England, establishing the Church of England with Protestant doctrine and some Catholic traditions.
What were the two main parts of the 1559 Religious Settlement?
The Act of Supremacy and the Act of Uniformity.
What did the Act of Supremacy declare?
It made Elizabeth the Supreme Governor of the Church of England.
What did the Act of Uniformity require?
All churches had to use the same Protestant prayer book and attend church services.
Who were recusants?
Catholics who refused to attend Protestant church services.
Why was Elizabeth excommunicated in 1570?
Pope Pius V excommunicated her for her Protestant reforms.
Who was Mary, Queen of Scots?
Elizabeth’s Catholic cousin and rival, who had a claim to the English throne.
When did Mary, Queen of Scots flee to England?
In 1568, after being forced to abdicate in Scotland.
Why was Mary, Queen of Scots seen as a threat?
Catholics viewed her as the rightful queen and she was involved in multiple plots.
What was the Northern Rebellion (1569)?
A failed Catholic uprising aiming to replace Elizabeth with Mary.
What was the Ridolfi Plot (1571)?
A plan to assassinate Elizabeth and marry Mary to the Duke of Norfolk with Spanish support.
What was the Throckmorton Plot (1583)?
A plot involving France and Spain to invade England and restore Catholicism using Mary.
What was the Babington Plot (1586)?
A plan to kill Elizabeth and make Mary queen, which led to Mary’s execution.
When was Mary, Queen of Scots executed?
1587.
Why did Elizabeth execute Mary, Queen of Scots?
Evidence from the Babington Plot proved Mary’s involvement in treason.
Why was marriage a political issue for Elizabeth?
Foreign suitors could affect England’s alliances and domestic power balance.
Why did Elizabeth never marry?
To maintain her independence and avoid foreign influence or civil conflict.
Who was Robert Dudley?
Elizabeth’s close friend and rumored love interest, but not a politically acceptable match.
What was Elizabeth’s economic policy based on?
Encouraging trade, managing inflation, and dealing with poverty.
What were poor laws designed to do?
Provide relief to the “deserving poor” and punish vagrancy.
What was the impact of inflation under Elizabeth?
Prices rose faster than wages, causing hardship for the poor.
How did Elizabeth promote exploration and trade?
She supported explorers like Francis Drake and chartered trading companies.
