Elizabeth And Her Court Flashcards
Who was Elisabeth’s mother?
Anne Boleyn
Why was it unlikely that Elizabeth would be coronated?
She was the middle of Henry’s three children and her younger brother and older sister came before her in line of succession
Why could Elizabeth not do as she pleased as Queen?
- Government has a clear structure of advisors and and other powerful figures.
- most of the power war held by a few trusted individuals in Elizabeth’s court
What was the name of the trusted advisors in Elizabeth’s court?
Privy councillors
How could Elizabeth ensure support amongst her privy councillors?
Patronage
What was patronage?
The awarding of titles, monopolies, other powerful positions and money making opportunities in exchange for obedience and support.
Who made up the royal court?
All the officials, servants and advisors.
The court was the centre of power and also the latest trends and fashions
Who were the lord lieutenants?
- responsible for running a particular area of the country
Responsible for raising a militia to fight for the queen if needed - many also served on the privy council
Who were the justices of the peace?
- Several in every county
- responsible for maintaining order and enforcing the law
What was parliament?
- made up of the House of Commons and House of Lords
- had influence over tax and was responsible for passing laws
- the Queen chose when to call parliament but was free to ignore their advice
What was the privy council?
- responsible for the day to day running of the country
- the queen could appoint whoever she like but in reality, she had to appoint the country’s most powerful landowners to prevent rebellion
- if the council was unified it was almost impossible for the queen to go against them
- lead by the Secretary of State
Name two significant people who served Secretary of State
- William Cecil
- Francis Walsingham
