Elizabeth Flashcards
What year did Elizabeth come to the throne?
1558
How was the cloth trade in 1558?
It was failing when it usually employed many people, it lead to much unemployment
What year was the religious settlement made and what aims did it have?
1559, It aimed to create a unified church that was acceptable for both Catholics and puritans
When did Mary flee to England?
1578, Mary fled and was imprisoned in England after being chased out of Scotland
Explain the Ridolfi Plot
In 1571 an Italian banker planned to replace Elizabeth with Mary, it failed, Mary lived, Duke of Norfolk executed
What did Elizabeth do for the poor?
1572, Elizabeth made sure towns had shelter and some money available for vagabonds
How was the harvest from 1573-1577?
It was disastrous and lead to more starvation and poverty as rents went up
Explain The Act of Relief of the Poor
Those who were genuinely in need would be found work and shelter
What year did Drake first sail around the world?
1577, it established England as the most powerful seafaring nation
What happened in 1580?
Jesuit missionary priests trained in Europe were sent to England to try and spread Catholicism
Explain Throckmorton Plot
1583, French catholic forces backed by papal and Spanish money would invade England and free queen Mary to restore her to the throne
What did Walter Raleigh do in 1585
He set up the colony of Virginia in the new world
Explain the Babington Plot
In 1586 catholics would assassinate Elizabeth and place Mary on the throne. The council demanded Marys execution.
When was Mary Queen of Scots executed?
1587
What did Drake do in 1587?
He ‘singed the king of Spains beard’ by sinking 24 Spanish ships in Cadiz
