character and aims Flashcards
1
Q
explain events of day Mary died
A
Mary died morning of 17th nov 1558
Sir william cecil rode to elizabeth straight away (16 miles)
Marys councillors knew her religion and assumed careers were over
BUT no attempt to interfere with line of succession
Mary had recognised elizabeth as her successor and so had phillip
Phillip sent his envoy to see elizabeth a month prior
2
Q
when did Elizabeth get on the throne
A
17 nov 1558
3
Q
how long way elizabeths reign
A
1558- 1603
4
Q
what year was her first religious legislation all in
A
1559
5
Q
what 3 pieces of legislation did she put out in 1559
A
royal injunctions
act of uniformity
act of supremacy
