Elizabeth I Flashcards
From what year to what year did Elizabeth Rule?
1558 - 1603 (45 years)
From what age did Elizabeth rule and until?
Age 25 to Age 70 (45 years)
Who was Elizabeth’s mother and father?
She was the daughter of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn
What religion was Elizabeth?
Elizabeth was a Protestant
What did Elizabeth decide to do about the religion crisis in England?
Elizabeth decided to take the ‘middle road.’ As Elizabeth was a Protestant, she made the official religion in England Protestant.
What things did Elizabeth keep the same from Edward’s reign in relation to religion?
She brought back the English prayer book, the services in English, and simpler churches.
What were some things in England that were Catholic during Elizabeth’s reign?
She kept some aspects of the Catholic church, including Bishops and cathedrals, allowing churches to continue using crosses and candles and letting the priests wear special vestments.
What did Elizabeth decide to do about the marriage crisis?
Over her reign Elizabeth considered proposals from over 20 men, these included Phillip of Spain, Duke of Alencon, Robert Dudley, Eric of Sweden and William of Orange. Elizabeth chose not to marry, saying she was married to her country. She was free to rule without the interference of a husband or the distraction of children.
What are the pros and cons of not getting married?
In some ways, no marriage led to stability, as the Crown was not tied to any European royal families. However, Elizabeth’s refusal to marry meant uncertainty over the succession but, eventually, she named James VI of Scotland, ending the Tudor dynasty.
Who was Mary Queen of Scots and why was she seen as a threat?
Mary was a cousin of Elizabeth I and a Catholic. She was seen as a threat to Elizabeth’s reign because some of the Catholics from Mary I’s reign saw her as the rightful heir to the throne. She was also seen as a threat because she had links to both France (her 1st Husband) and Scotland. She was involved in the Babbington Plot, a Catholic plot to assassinate Elizabeth and put Mary on the throne.
Why did Mary need Elizabeth’s help?
Mary was accused of killing her 2nd husband, Lord Danley, and fled to England looking for help. If Elizabeth helped her, Mary could become more powerful, but if Elizabeth sent Mary back, her cousin would probably be executed.
What did Elizabeth decide to do about Mary Queen of Scots?
Elizabeth decided to imprison Mary for 19 years before finding out about Mary’s plots to kill Elizabeth and ended up executing her in 1587. Mary’s son, James VI of Scotland, eventually became James I of England, uniting the English and Scottish thrones.
