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When was Elizabeth born

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1533

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Who was Elizabeth’s parents

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Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn ( Henry’s 2nd wife)

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Who was Elizabeth’s half brother and sister, how long were their reigns

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Edward Vi 1547-1553
Mary I (Bloody Mary) 1553-1558

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Who was Elizabeth’s cousin

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Mary queen of Scots

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What was Elizabeth declared after the beheading of her mother, what did this mean

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Illegitimate meaning she had no claim to the throne

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What religion was Elizabeth raised as

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Protestant

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After the age of __ Elizabeth lived with her stepmother and her brother, who are they

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10
Catherine parr
Edward

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When does Henry VIII die and who is crowned king

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1547 Edward Vi crowned king

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When does Edward VI die and who is crowned queen

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1553 Mary I

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Who does Mary I marry

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King Phillip II

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Under Edward’s reign what religion is England

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Protestant

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Under the reign of Mary what religion is England

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Catholic

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When was the Wyatt rebellion and who led it

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Thomas Wyatt in 1554

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Why did Mary I lock up Elizabeth

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Thought to be involved in the Wyatt rebellion so is locked up in Tower of London

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Where does Elizabeth move to after being released from the Tower of London

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Woodstock in Oxfordshire

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Where does Elizabeth move to after Woodstock and who does she meet

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Hatfield house where she meets and is advised by William Cecil

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When does Mary I die

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17 November 1558

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When was Elizabeth’s coronation and where did it take place

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15 January 1559 in Westminster Abbey

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Name the celebrations that took place after the coronation

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Pageants
A ceremonial barge
A feast at Whitehall Palace

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England is overjoyed at the end of the _________________

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Marian persecution

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After the Marian persecution England returns to what religion

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Protestant

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What was Elizabeth the first to recognise the importance of

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Public relations - popularity was the key to success

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Give all examples of Elizabeth’s education

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Well read
Spoke 5 languages including Latin and Greek
Studied theology (nature of religious beliefs)

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What qualities were Elizabeth’s portraits used to convey

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Virgin
Immortal
Youthful
Wise
Powerful
Majestic

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What were royal progresses
10 week annual tour around south England, mainly Home Counties
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During royal progresses where would Elizabeth stay
Stately homes of the nobility - the highest honour to be bestowed upon the rich
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Who joined Elizabeth during her royal progresses
The white royal court including servants, ladies in waiting and government advisors
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What was the royal court the centre of
Centre of all political power in the realm of
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What was the main residence In London and who lived and worked there
Whitehall palace Courtiers - servants, ladies in waiting, chief advisors and government officials
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Nobels in court sought what
Sought the patronage of the queen - worked to impress her
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What were formed in court as a result of patronages
Factions were formed
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Give one example of a faction in the royal court
William Cecil vs Robert Dudley - both fought to be her closest confidant
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How did Elizabeth maintain her control in court
Play one faction against the other
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What was the privy council
A body of advisors appointed by the queen
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What were the privy council in charge of
Day to day running on the country
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How many times a week did the privy council meet
3-4
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Why did Elizabeth seldom join the privy council during meetings
To ensure she appointed people she trusted
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Name the 6 key individuals who were appointed to the council during Elizabeth’s reign
William Cecil Robert Dudley Christopher Hatton Robert Cecil Sir Francis Walsingham Robert Devereux
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Sometimes the council had to meet to discuss urgent matters, name 2 of these
1562 Elizabeth caught smallpox - had to discuss succession 1568 Mary queen of Scots fled Scotland and crossed the borders - had to discover a solution
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What did the local government help to do
Helped maintain law and order on a local level across the counties, in towns and parishes
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Who was the lord lieutenant
Chief of the local officials
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The lord lieutenant was often what
Wealthy landowner often a privy councillor
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How many lords were there per county and who did they supervise
1 lord per county and they supervised the work of the JPs
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Who were JPs and what were they responsible for
Justices of the peace responsible for maintaining law and order on a local level on a daily basis
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How many JPs were there per county
30-60 depending on size of county
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How many sheriffs were there per county
1
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What was the sheriff responsible for
Completing documents to set up apprenticeships for young boys Fix prices and wages Look after the poor
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What was the role of JPs in court
Judges for minor courts
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Give 2 examples of what JPs did
Oversaw the maintenance of highways Administered poor relief to the unemployed
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What did JPs receive for their role
No money but were awarded with the status and respect of their region
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Who were JPs
Wealthy country gentlemen
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Who supported the JPs
The lesser officers
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Who was the parish constable
A lesser officer He was a tradesman or local farmer who held the unpaid post for 1 year
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Who was the night watchman
A lesser officer Worked alongside the parish constable, patrolling the parish or town at night
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What was the combined role of the parish constable and the night watchman (5 examples)
Watching vagabonds Keeping order in taverns (pubs) Carry out punishments Impound stray animals Prevent trespasses and poachers
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Who were the overseers of the poor
A lesser offer Appointed by the JP and he collected the poor rate (tax) and distributed to those who needed it
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Who made up the House of Lords, appointed by who
100 lords, bishops and judges appointed by the Queen, not elected by the public
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Who made up the House of Commons
450 members of parliament
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How many MPs were there per county and important towns
2 MPs per county and 2 MPs per important towns
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How long did Elizabeth reign for
45 years
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During Elizabeth’s reign how many parliaments met and on how many occasions
10 parliaments on 13 occasions
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When would Elizabeth call parliament (give examples why)
Short of money and needed revenue from taxes e.g. war with island or Spain Needed to pass acts of parliament e.g. religious settlement acts Desired the support and advice of her MPs e.g. how to deal with catholic plots
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Freedom of speech was ______ in parliament
Limited
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Give 2 examples of what Elizabeth did in parliament
Appointed the speaker of the house Chose topics for discussion
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What happened to MPs who discussed forbidden topics
They were dismissed
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Give an example of how parliament was powerful
Has the power to raise money through taxation
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When and how much debt did Elizabeth inherit, what did parliament do
1558 inherited £227,000 Marian debt, parliament helped Elizabeth balance the books and clear the debt
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What happened to royal court salaries
They were capped
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What did increasing poverty cause
Local taxation needed for poor relief

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