English Society And Government In 1558 Flashcards
1
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Elizabeth ruled with support of
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Privy Council
2
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Who are the Privy Council
A
Group of around twenty of the Queen’s most trusted chancellors
3
Q
What did the Privy Council do
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They advised Elizabeth on all aspects.
Ensured her wishes were carried out.
Had to obey her even if they dsagreed
4
Q
Parliament was made up of
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Gentry and nobility
5
Q
What did the Queen need Parliament for
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To pass laws or increase taxes
6
Q
When did Parliament meet
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When the Queen summoned it
7
Q
Towns and cities were
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Rapidly increasing
8
Q
Most people worked in
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Rural areas
9
Q
What was important to the economy
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The export of wool to Europe
10
Q
Economy was dominated by
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Agriculture.
11
Q
The English society was dominated by a small percentage of
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Land owning nobility or gentry
12
Q
What wealthy jobs were increasing
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Merchants and lawyers
