Elizabeth - Essexs Rebellion Flashcards
Causes- Essex’s rebellion
Essex and the queen argued after she became increasingly annoyed by his actions and his secret marriage. It resulted in the queen punching him and banishing him from court.
Essex was told to defeat a rebellion in Ireland, but instead went against the queen’s orders and made peace.
When Essex returned from Ireland, he learned Cecil had been promoted. He burst into Elizabeth’s chambers before she was wigged or gowned, for which he was put on house arrest and lost all jobs and monopolies.
What happened during the Essex rebellion?
Underarrest,Essexgathered300supportersandrumoursoftreasonbegantospread.FourPrivyCouncilmemberswenttoquestionhimandheheldthemhostage.Hethenproceededtomarchon Londontocapturethequeen.
Why did people desert the Essex rebellion?
Londoners were unimpressed and most of his supporters eventually deserted him. Essex found his route blocked, returned home and surrendered.
What was the result of the Essex rebellion?
Essex was accused of being a traitor and was executed in the Tower of London in 1601.
What was the importance of the Essex rebellion
It showed Elizabeth’s control over her kingdom was fading.
It showed some of the most powerful people in the kingdom were willing to disrespect her.
It demonstrated how the system of patronage was breaking down as the rebellion would not have happened at the beginning of Elizabeth’s reign.
Despite the negatives, it also showed Elizabeth was still relatively strong as Essex was only able to muster 300 supporters.
