Elizabeth: Failure Of Rebellions Against Elizabeth Flashcards
What were the reason behind the plots to do with religion?
Based off the belief that Elizabeth had no right to be queen and aimed to replace her with Mary Queen of Scots
What were the reasons behind the plot to do with power and influence?
Result of rivalries within the privy council and the battle for influence over the queen
Why did plots against Elizabeth fail, in terms of spies?
Elizabeth’s huge network of spies was able to identify threats and deal with trouble makers
Why did plots against Elizabeth fail, in terms of a skilled politician?
Elizabeth was good at getting her own way
Dealt with parliament with great skills
Why did plots against Elizabeth fail, in terms of unconvincing alternates?
Most people preferred the idea of an English queen to a foreign ruler
Why did plots against Elizabeth fail, in terms of punishment?
Rebels were tortured and brutally executed
Why did plots against Elizabeth fail, in terms of the religious settlement?
Elizabeth’s religious policy kept majority of people happy
