Elizabeth Age 1558-1603: The Elizabethan Government Flashcards
When was Elizabeth I born?
1533
Whos in her immediate family?
King Henry VIII (Dad)
Anne Boleyn (Mum)
King Edward I (Half brother)
Mary I ( Half Sister)
What occurred in the Wyatt Rebellion in 1547?
A rebellion led my Thomas Wyatt to overthrow the catholic monarchy, Elizabeth was suspected to be involved so Mary locks her up in the tower of london. There wasnt enough evidence to charge her with treason so she is moved to Woodstock in Oxfordshire.
When was Elizabeth I anointed as Queen?
November 17th 1558
When was Queen Elizabeth’s coronation?
15th of January 1559
What was Elizabeth the first to recognise about being in power?
The importance of public relations. She was the first to prioritise popularity as a key to success.
How many languages could Elizabeth speak?
5; Latin, Greek, French, Spanish, and English
Why were her portraits important?
They presented her as majestic, youthful, immortal, and beautiful in all of her paintings.
What were Royal progresses?
Royal Progresses were a 10 week annual tour around the south of England, mainly the ‘Home counties’ (Close to london).
Why were Royal Progresses important?
Royal Progresses were important because it increased her popularity. As she visited and stayed in the stately homes of the nobility, it was the highest honour to be bestowed upon the rich for Queen Elizabeth I to stay at your estate.
What was the Royal Court? Who were Courtiers?
The centre of all political power in the realm.
Courtiers were people who lived and worked in Whitehall Palace, from Elizabeth I’s servants to chief advisors.
What were factions within the Privy Council?
Nobles in court sought the patronage of the queen. They wanted a title, a role and power so they worked to impress her.
An example of 2 factions forming were William Cecil vs Robert Dudley as both men sought to be her closest confidant.
Elizabeth knew this and had the power to play one faction against the other, and therefore maintain her control.
What was the Privy Council?
A body of advisors appointed by the queen and in charge of the day to day running of the country (her government).
Who were the 6 key men that she appointed during her reign?
William Cecil
Robert Dudley
Christopher Hatton
Robert Cecil
Sir Francis Walsingham
Robert Devereux
What was the Lord Lieutenant?
The chief of the local officials.
A wealthy landowner and often a Privy Councillor.
1 per county.