Elizabeth - Societal Change and Regional Issues Flashcards
(42 cards)
What was Elizabeth I’s policy towards Spain described as?
Weak and unconvincing.
What event occurred in 1572 related to the Sea Beggars?
Expulsion of the Sea Beggars.
What was the outcome of Elizabeth’s failure to intervene in the Dutch revolt?
Failure to impact the revolt significantly.
What war occurred in 1580 involving Portugal?
War of Portuguese Succession.
What treaty was signed in 1584?
Treaty of Joinville.
How is the English Government from 1540 to 1562 characterized?
Consistently weak.
Who were key figures in the strength of the government during this period?
Cecil and Dudley.
What was a major factor in Somerset’s governance?
Weak governance.
What was the church like in 1553 compared to 1532?
Significantly different.
What was the Valor Ecclesiasticus?
A survey of church property and income conducted in 1535.
What significant event occurred in 1536 regarding monasteries?
Dissolving of the small monasteries.
What happened in 1539 related to larger religious houses?
Dissolving of the large monasteries.
What was introduced in 1549?
First prayer book.
What was the second prayer book introduced?
Second prayer book in 1552.
What inherent dangers did the title of ‘Duke’ carry?
Four ducal titles met bloody ends.
What was Elizabeth’s approach post-1572 regarding dukes?
Careful to make no more dukes.
What societal change occurred regarding wealth?
Wealth gap widened.
What societal phenomenon appeared during this time?
Formation of consumer society.
What happened to landed incomes after 1570?
Increased significantly.
What impact did enclosures have on the poor?
Poor became more exposed to enclosures.
What was the population of England by 1600?
Approximately 4 million.
What was the population of London around 1600?
150,000 people.
What did the Act of 1572 establish?
Local ratepayers to pay for relief of their poor.
What was the Poor Law Act of 1576 designed to do?
Create a national system of poor relief.
