Elizabeth 1-Problems in North East and Scotland Flashcards
1
Q
Why did the possibility of a border conflict in the North always remain?
A
.So long as Scotland remained an independent state, there was always a chance of a border conflict
.There was a combination of a lawless structure and casual violence which caused problems on both sides of the border
2
Q
Why was there problems with Lawless behaviour on the English side of the border?
A
.Administrative duties lay within wardens who were historically appointed from one of the great Northern families
.Due to Henry VIII abandoning this policy it was difficult for nobles to control a landbase they had no connection to
