Topic One Flashcards
(21 cards)
Where was the centre of political power in Elizabethan England?
The court
Who was allowed in the privy council?
Nobles, gentry and church
What was a patronage
A system of providing employment and favoured based on knowing people personally
What was the balancing act?
Elizabeth offered titles, jobs and grants to a range of nobles because she wanted to support off them all. If she didn’t they could rebel
What was a privy chamber?
Her private rooms. Only her ladies do waiting or advisers were allowed in
What was the privy council?
Made up of Elizabeth’s most trusted courtiers and they offered the queen advice
Who was Sir Francis Walsingham?
Secretary of State 1572-1590. He was a well educated lawyer and a puritan, Protestant
Who was Sir William Cecil?
Secretary of state
Who led the rebellion of the Earl of Essex
Robert Devereux
Why was Robert Devereux banned from court?
Essex was sent to Ireland to defeat a rebellion, but instead made peace with the rebels against Elizabeth’s orders
Why was Robert Devereux executed?
He tried to rebel against Elizabeth however the privy council heard of the attack and shut it down. Essex was executed for treason 1601
What religion was Elizabeth
Protestant
Who was John Stubbs?
John Stubbs was a puritan who published a pamphlet criticising Elizabeth’s ongoing marriage negotiations with the brother of the catholic French king
What happened to John Stubbs?
Stubbs was found guilty and sentenced to have his right hand cut off
Which roles were in the local government?
Lord lieutenant, justice of the peace (jps), constables and night-watchmen
What did lord lieutenant do?
Acted as a direct link to the queen and privacy council. Was expected to inform the privy council of any potential local unrest
What did Justices of the Peace do?
40 in each county. Unpaid officials picked by queen to oversee law and order. wig enforces poor laws, collected tax, set wage levels
What did constables and night watchmen do?
Lesser officials who helped to maintain law and order
what forms of propaganda did Elizabeth use?
Church, control of print, speeches, summer progresses, portraits, ascension Day service
What was the court?
Centre of royal power and consisted of nobles and higher gentry
What happened at court?
Dancing,plays,patents,feasts
