Elizabeth Flashcards
When did Elizabeth become monarch
1558
What problems did Elizabeth have when she came to the throne (11)
Young, sister unpopular, woman, grandad ‘illegitimate’, religion was volatile, anger, dad issues, low population, large number of farmers, bad harvest, low life expectancy
What was the population of England when Elizabeth took over
Around 3 million
What was the age expectancy when Elizabeth took over
35
What did Catholics want
Pope as head, have structure to help pope, richly decorated interiors and robes, bible in Latin
What did Protestants want
Monarch as head, plainer church, bible in english
What did puritans want
No head, plain in church, black robes, bible in english
What were the 4 main problems
Gender, Religion, invasion, marriage
What was Elizabeth’s problem with government
Most of her council was catholic
What was Elizabeth’s problem with money when coming to the throne
She had been left with debt of 300k
What was Elizabeth’s problem with relaxations with other countries
Scotland and Spain were Catholic, France would go into Civil war
What was Elizabeth’s problem with religion
It was volatile, it kept changing, divided country, risk of civil war
What was Elizabeth’s problem with gender
Seen as weak, if married man would take power
What was Elizabeth’s problem with legitimacy
Thought Henry’s marriage to Anne was illegitimate
What was Elizabeth’s problem with succession
She had no children so no heir
What was the act of refusing to go to church
Recutancy
What did Elizabeth create to try and solve the problem of religion
The Religious Settlement
What parts made up the Religious Settlement
Act of Supremacy, Act of Uniformity, Royal Injunctions
What did the Act of Supremacy state
Elizabeth was the Supreme governor of the Church
What did the Act of Uniformity state
Everyone had to worship in the same way
When did the Pope excommunicate Elizabeth
1970
When did Mary come to England
1568
What revolt happened in 1569
Revolt of the Northern Earls
What was the planned outcome of the Northern Earls revolt
Mary free, marries Norfolk, lead a Catholic England
Why did the Northern Earls fail
Spain didn’t help and Elizabeth sent an army of 14k to fight them off
Which northern earls planned the revolt
Northumberland and Westmorland
What law did Elizabeth introduce in 1571
Treason Act
What did the treason act state
If anyone passes word of the Regnans in excelsis, it was considered treason
What plot was in 1571
Ridolfi plot
What happened as an outcome of the Ridolfi plot
Norfolk was executed, St Bartholomews day massacre
What plot was in 1583
Throckmorton
What happened as a result of the Throckmorton plot
Money from Spain didn’t come, Throckmorton executed, nobles arrested, Bond of association created
What did the Bond of Association state
If you’re associated with a plot against the Queen it is treason
What plot was in 1586
Babington
What were the consequences of the Babington plot
MQS and Babington executed
What year was MQS executed
1587
Who was Elizabeth’s main spy
Francis Walsingham
What were the main causes of Spain and England going to war
Netherlands, Religion, Civil war in France, marriage, trade/piracy
What was the Treaty of Nonsuch
England would send 7k troops to the Netherlands
What are the 3 types of causes in relation to an event (16 marker thing)
Necessary, contributing, precondition
Why did Spain lose the Armada
Weather, miscommunication, Spanish galleons, attack from Irish, leader of Spain changed last minute
What was the main reason Spain lost the armada
English Strength
Why did the Vagabond Act state
Vagabonds were whipped and a hole drilled hole drilled through their ear. Repeat offenders were imprisoned or executed
What happened at Elizabethan theatres
Plays, blood sports
What year was the Vagabond act introduced
1572
Who were grammar schools open to
Boys
What does THE CRIMP stand for in terms of poverty
Taxes Harest Enclosures Cloth trade Rack renting Inflation Monasteries Population growth
What did the 1576 Poor Relief act state
JP’s provided the able bodied poor with wool and raw materials to enable them to work by making things to sell
What were the reasons to explore (6)
Curiosity, wealth, trade, resources, colonisation, reputation
What did Sir Francis Drake do in 1577
Circumnavigated the globe
How much is it estimated Drake stole from the Spanish during his circumnavigation
600k
What did Raleigh attempt to do
Colonise Virginia
Why did the Virginia colonies fail
Trips kept needed to be made for supplies so people were left to starve and also got lost
Who was Elizabeth’s Secretary of State
Cecil
