Elizabeth Section 1 Flashcards
(43 cards)
Who was Elizabeth’s father?
King Henry VIII
When did Elizabeth inherit the throne?
1558
Who was Elizabeth’s mother?
Anne Boleyn
Why did people question Elizabeth’s claim to the throne?
Her gender
Why did people question her reign because of her religion
At the time it was a patriarchal society
What did Elizabeth inherit?
Debt of £300,000
How did Elizabeth resolve the debt she had?
Raised taxes
Why did she then take out a loan?
To fund an army and navy
What three religious groups were there in England?
Catholic, Protestant and puritan
How did catholic and Protestant churches differ?
Catholic was highly decorated with statues and gold
Which parts of England believes in which religion?
(C) north and west / south and east (P)
What countries were catholic?
Spain, France, italy
How were Elizabeth’s religious settlements somewhat Protestant?
Elizabeth was head of the church, not the pope
How were Elizabeth’s religious settlements somewhat catholic?
Churches highly decorated with English bible
What was Elizabeth’s religious settlement known as?
The middle way
What were people called that didn’t attend church?
Recusants
What happened to recusants?
Fined
What was a church papist?
Remained loyal to the pope but still followed all of Elizabeth’s laws
When did threat from catholics increase?
After 1580
What did the pope state that increased the risk of Elizabeth’s assassination?
That killing Elizabeth was not a sin
Who did catholic want to be their ruler?
Mary queen of scotts
Who planned an invasion of England?
Philip of spain
When did Elizabeth increase recusant fines?
1581
What did she raise the recusant fine to?
£20
