Chapter 1-Elizabethan Government Flashcards

1
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When did Elizabeth I come to the throne?

A

1558

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2
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When was Elizabeth coronation?

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15 January 1559

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3
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Why did Elizabeth I use portraits?

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To project her image of royal authority

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4
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What was a royal progress?

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A method used by the queen to gain popularity by touring the countryside and staying with nobles

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5
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Who were Elizabeth’s chief courtiers?

A
William Cecil 
Robert Dudley (Earl of Leicester)
Sir Christopher Hatton
Sir Walter Raleigh 
Sir Francis Walsingham
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6
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What is patronage?

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When Elizabeth would hand out land or positions in court to retain support

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7
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What is the privy council?

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A body of advisers and ministers appointed by Elizabeth to help her rule

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8
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What was a Lord lieutenant?

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A wealthy landowner who’s job was to keep Elizabeth informed of what was going on in their county. There was one per county.

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9
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What was a Sheriff?

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Someone in charge of the collection of taxes, delivering prisoners to court and appointing then swearing in juries.

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10
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What was a Justice of the Peace (JPs)?

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Wealthy gentlemen who had the unpaid job of maintaining law and order. They administered the poor law relief and justice for minor crimes. They numbered 30-60 per county.

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11
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What was a parish constable?

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A tradesman or farmer who prevented poaching and looked out for vagabonds.

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12
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What was a night watchman?

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Someone who patrolled the streets at night looking for criminals

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13
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What was an overseer of the poor?

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They collected local tax and distributed it to the poor

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14
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What were the two bodies of parliament?

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The House of Lords (non elected body of 100 lords, bishops and judges)
The House of Commons (450 members of parliament (MPs) who were elected by wealthy land owners)

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15
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Three reasons Elizabeth called Parliament

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Elizabeth was short on money and needed taxes to be raised to be handed over the crown
Elizabeth needed to pass Acts of Parliament
Elizabeth needed support and advice

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