Elizabeth 1 Flashcards
What time period was Elizabeth part of?
Tudor period
Who was her father?
Henry VIII
When did Elizabeth enter the throne?
1558, after Mary’s death
Who was her mother?
Anne Boleyn
What was one of the problems of Elizabeth on the throne?
Her gender
Why were people worried about her gender?
They were worried female monarchs could not lead armies in battle and only did what their husbands wanted
How much debt did Elizabeth inherit?
£300,000
Why did Elizabeth raise taxes?
To pay back her debt
Why did she take out loans aswell?
To fund for an army to defend England
What were Catholic Churches like in Elizabethan era?
They featured colourful images and the altars were decorated
What was a Protestant church like?
They had plain walls and wooden altars
What religious belief was Elizabeth?
She was a Protestant but disliked puritans
What were the majority of England l’s religious beliefs?
Most people were catholics, especially those who were poor and lived in rural areas.
Who were the majority of Puritans?
Powerful people, such as MP’s and privy councillors who pressured Elizabeth
What two European countries were divided by repligion?
Spain and France
Why were spain and France divided by their religion?
They were both strong Catholic counties that threatened Elizabeth by not saying they would invade England if she did not become more Catholic.
Which county was Protestant?
The Netherlands
How did Elizabeth settle the religious split in the country?
She made the religious settlement in 1559
What did the religious settlement do?
It included both Protestant and Catholic views for everyone to follow
What were the Protestant features?
Elizabeth was the head of the church, not the Pope. All churches had to have an English bible.
What was the Catholic features?
Churches highly decorated and priests wear vestments.
What was everybody expected to follow in the settlement?
Everybody should attend church every Sunday.
What would happen if you didn’t attend church?
You were fined
What were the people called who did not attend church?
Recusants
Why was religious opposition limited before 1580?
Elizabeth tolerated catholics and did not enforce the fine for recusancy in catholic areas
Why was religious opposition limited before 1580? (2)
Catholics remained loyal to the Pope but also Elizabeth by attending Protestant church services
How did the threat from catholics increase after 1580?
The pope said it would NOT be a sin to kill Elizabeth, which increased rate of assassination
What did catholics do to try get Elizabeth off the throne?
They began to plot to make Mary queen of Scot’s the Catholic queen of England.
How did spain get involved in the threat?
Phillip of Spain (King) planned to invade England.
How did Elizabeth’s government respond?
They responded by persecuting Catholics
When did Elizabeth raise the fine for recusancy?
1581
How much did they increase recusancy by?
Increased by 10,000% up to £20
What did Elizabeth introduce in 1585?
Death penalty for anyone sheltering a catholic priest
What law was introduced in 1593?
A new law which banned catholics from travelling more than 5 miles away from their home
How many catholics decreased in England due to Elizabeth and her government?
In 1588 there were 3 million catholics however by 1603 there were 40,000
How did catholics still try to oppose?
Catholics tried to assassinate the new King- James 1. (Gunpowder plot)
Who did catholics believe was head of the church?
The pope
Who did Protestant believe was head of the church?
The monarch
What language did catholics believe the bible should be in?
Latin
What language did Protestants and Puritans believe the bible should be in?
English
Who did both catholics and Protestant believe ran the church?
Archbishops and bishops
