Aims Flashcards
1
Q
When was her corronation?
A
15 January 1559
2
Q
How did Elizabeth consolidate her power?
A
- Mary’s Councillors accepted her, 9 of them rode to Hatfield to assure her of their loyalty
- William Cecil appointed principal Secretary
- Coronated quickly
- International confirmation
3
Q
What was the Act of Supremacy? When?
A
- 1559
- Monarch head of Church
- Papal supremacy reversed
- Heresy law repealed
- ‘Supreme Governor’ rather than ‘Supreme head’
- Oath of Supremacy to be taken by clergymen, penalties if not taken
4
Q
What was the Act of uniformity? When?
A
- 1559
- Single book of common prayer, Modified version of Cranmer’s book of 1552
5
Q
What were the Royal injunctions? When were they?
A
- 1559
- Set of instructions on the conduct of Church services
- ‘Suppression of Superstition’
- All parishes to have an English Bible
6
Q
What Peace treaty did Elizabeth make with France? When?
A
- Traty of Câteau-Cambrésis
- 1559
- France to return Calais after 8 years
- If they failed they would pay 500,000 crowns
7
Q
Why did Elizabeth intervene in Scotland?
A
- Francis II came to power in France in 1559, who was Mary QoS husband
- Mary QoS had a strong Claim to the English throne and was Catholic
- Cecil threatened resignation if Elizabeth did not act
8
Q
How did Elizabeth support Scotland?
A
- Sent Navy to Firth of Forth to stop French ships 1559
- Treaty of Berwick 1560 army sent to support Scotland
- Bad storms led to French retreat and Favourable terms at the treaty of Edinburgh
9
Q
How did Elizabeth intervene with France?
A
- Gave Huguenot’s 6000 men and a £30,000 loan
- Huguenot leader and Catholic leader both killed or captured so both sides agreed to drive English out
- Led to unfavourable Treaty of Troyes
10
Q
When and What was the Treaty of Troyes?
A
- 1564
- Lost protection from France
- Lost Calais, blow to her prestige
11
Q
How much debt did Elizabeth inherit?
A
- Around £300,000
