Elizabeth C2 (Problems at Home and Abroad) Flashcards
1
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4 threats facing Mary in 1569?
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- Mary QofS, French family made league against Protestants
- Catholics, still followed Pope and he called them to overthrow
- Dutch Revolt, Elizabeth seemed to favor Protestants
- Spain, strong empire and wanted to destroy Protestantism
2
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Role of Religion and Politics in the Revolt of Northern Earls
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- many people in north still had strong Catholic Beliefs, James Pilkington sent by queen turned more people against it
- Earls in north had become very powerful. Disliked people in parliament
like Cecil
3
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Key events in the Revolt of the Northern Earls 1569
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- Elizabeth imprisoned Mary
- earls of Northumberland and Westmorland found out and built up an army
- got as far as Durham
- no help from Spain and were defeated by Elizabeth’s army
4
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5 key points of significance from the Revolt of the Northern Earls
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- 1st Catholic rebellion under reign
- treason laws harsher
- ended Northern family power
- harsher treatment for Catholics
- Elizabeth excommunicated from Catholic Church
5
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Ridolfi Plot 1571 (events/significance)
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- overthrow Elizabeth help from Spain
- Cecil intercepted letters
- still threat from Spain and Elizabeth wanted to improve relations with France
6
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Throckmorton Plot 1583 (events/significance)
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- Mary Cousin (Duke of Guise) to overthrow Elizabeth
- Walshingham uncoverd plot at Throckmorton’s house and he was executed
- Spanish threat, harsher laws against Catholics
7
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Babington Plot 1586 (events/significance)
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- Duke of Guise encouraged Catholics to rebel
- Walsingham decoded letter
- Elizabeth wanted to crush Catholicism, Mary executed 1587
8
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Walsingham’s spy network
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- spies and agents across Europe
- intercepted letters
- stopped plots and found traitors out
9
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3 reasons why Mary was executed
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- Act of Parliament was the preservation of the Queen’s safety
- Walshingham gathered all the info to trial and convict
- Rumours of huge attack on England from Spain, Mary just existing meant hope remained
10
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4 Elizabeth foreign policies
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- Avoid war, costs lost of money
- protect throne
- improve trade in new world
- protect english boarders
11
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How did Drake affect Anglo-Spanish relations?
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- Elizabeth’s privateer, his violent actions clear that Elizabeth didn’t like Spain’s dominance
- Boosted crowns finances massively, taking £60,000 from Panama
- Elizabeth knighting sent clear message
12
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How did situation in Netherlands change relations?
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- Privy council persuaded her to help despite effects (Catholic/Spain)
- promised marriage alliance with heir to French throne (Duke of Aleçon) and persuaded to help Dutch rebels
13
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What was the Spanish Fury?
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- Spanish government in Netherlands were bankrupt
- Spanish forces rebelled no pay
14
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Pacification of Ghent
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- consequence of Spanish Fury
- Spanish troops expelled
- restoration of politics
- end to religious persecution
15
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2 of Elizabeth’s actions with Spanish Fury
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- hired John Casimir’s army but persuaded peace with Dutch Catholics and Spain
- £70,000 to Duke of Aleçon in failure to help Dutch
16
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4 events beyond Elizabeth’s control during Spanish Fury
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- Duke of Parma strong military leader took over Portugal
- Duke of Aleçon died, instability in France
- William of Orange died, instability for Dutch Revolts
- Treaty of Joinville allied French and Spanish Catholics
17
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4 Reason for the Spanish Armada defeat
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- England better Navy with bigger and faster ships and more effective weapons
- England better leadership (Drake and Hawkins) Phillip cared about class, communication poor
- Isle of Wight, England shot 6 times cannon balls at safe distance
- Armada met terrible conditions around Scotland and Ireland so they were wiped out by the weather
18
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6 Consequences of the English win in the Spanish Armada
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- propaganda
- God preferred Protestantism
- Dutch rebels renewed fight
- Anglo-Dutch relations improved
- gave England confidence to trade
- marked decline of Spain’s power
