Essex Rebellion Flashcards
(19 cards)
What was the problem with Essex and Elizabeth?
He often imply that he was sleeping with her by saying they played cards all night
When did Essex say that he had been playing cards all night with Elizabeth?
1587
how old were Essex and Elizabeth in ________?
He was 22 she was 54
why did Essex draw his sword on Elizabeth?
Elizabeth refused to give one of his friends at top job. He turned his back on her in anger and she punched him.
What was the consequence of Essex drawing a sword on Elizabeth?
He was banished from court, but given a final chance
how did Essex see Elizabeth without any make-up on?
He went to see Elizabeth in person when he returned from Ireland and bursting on her whilst she was getting dressed
What did Essex do that was seen as rude and disrespectful to Elizabeth?
Married without permission, she wouldn’t have said no though
What did Elizabeth do to Essex regarding Sweet Wine?
Elizabeth stripped Essex of his monopoly on sweet wine
Who did Essex blame for his downfall?
Robert Cecil
Whom did Essex encourage to invade England?
James VI
What did Essex claim Cecil was planning regarding the Spanish infanta?
Essex claimed Cecil was going to make the Spanish Infanta Isabella the next Queen of England
What controversial play did Essex pay to have performed?
Essex paid for a performance of King Richard
when was the performance of King Richard scheduled?
Scheduled for the 7th of February 1601
What was the theme of the play King Richard?
The play is about how a monarch can be brought down by evil advisors
What did Essex and his followers do on the __th of ___________ ______?
They marched from Chelsea towards London Bridge, hoping to start a popular revolt against Cecil
8th Feb 1601
what happened to Essex and his followers during their march?
They were booed on the journey and many followers fled
What did Essex do when he gave up?
Essex confessed on his conspirators to avoid execution
When were Essex Southampton, and four others executed?
25th of February 1601
what was the outcome for factions on the privy council after the Essex rebellion?
There were no more factions on the privy council
