Elizabeth England c1568- 1603: Elizabeth and Her court Flashcards
How long was Elizabeth I’s reign?
1558- 1608
Who was Elizabeth I’s mother?
Anne Boleyn
How old was Elizabeth I when she became Queen?
25
What religion did Elizabeth I follow?
Protestantism
What was patronage and how did Elizabeth I use it to ensure support?
Patronage was land, titles, monopolies or power given to keep an individual’s support
What was the privy council?
A monarch’s private council.
What was the royal court?
The nobles, advisors and others who surrounded the monarch.
The royal court included the ____ Council, but ______ of the peace and _______ we’re not part of it.
- Privy
- Justices
- Parliament
What was the most powerful group in Elizabeth England?
The Privy Council, led by the Secretary of State.
What were Lord Leiutenants appointed to do by Elizabeth?
To run a particular area of the country.
What were Justices of the Peace responsible for?
Maintaining order and enforcing the law.
Who were 2 significant figures who served as Secretary of State?
William Cecil And Francis Walsingham
What was the Privy Council responsible for?
Day-to-day running of the country, dealing with policy in all areas.
In reality, who did Elizabeth appoint to be in the Privy Council?
The most powerful landowners to prevent rebellion.
What was Parliament made up of?
The House of Lords and the House of Commons.
