11.1 - QE later years 1588-1603: How successfully did QE defend the royal prerogative after 1588? Flashcards
What were the new generation of parliamentarians unhappy about?
Some of Elizabeth’s privileges
What two things caused much friction for Elizabeth?
Her use of purveyance and monopolies
What is purveyance?
The right of the English Crown to purchase provisions and other necessaries for the royal household, at an appraised price
What did the 1593 Parliament asked for?
The remedy of grievances over purveyance
What was the response to Elizabeth being questioned over her use of purveyance?
Burghley replied that this was infringing on the royal prerogative and so could not be debated
What pamphlet did MP for Northampton Peter Wentworth write?
‘A Pithy Exhortation to Her Majesty for Establishing her Successor’
What did Peter Wentworth urge the Queen to do in his pamphlet?
To instruct parliament to examine the rights of all the claimants to the succession and decide which was the best
When was Peter Wentworth imprisoned for his intentions?
1591
What is a quote from the pamphlet about the Queen not leaving a successor?
If Elizabeth left the succession undecided she would leave behind ‘a name of infamy throughout the world’
Why was Peter Wentworth imprisoned for a second time?
He started talking to other MPs to get their support, which was breaking the law
What was the focus in the 1597 Parliament?
Monopolies
Why did Elizabeth start granting monopolies to her servants?
The constraints of war meant that Elizabeth could no longer afford to reward her servants with grants of land or pensions
What MP raised the issue of monopolies, saying that they were being abused?
Robert Wingfield
What did Elizabeth agree to in regards to monopolies at the 1597 parliament?
She agreed that monopolies which were particularly blamed for raising prices on basic goods should be cancelled
Who drew up a list of monopolies and told Robert Cecil that many were objectionable and should be cancelled?
The Lord Treasurer, Lord Buckhurst
