Elizabeth I Flashcards
What did she do for religion?
She made the England both a Catholic and Protestant country which helped stop all the arguing, even though she was a Protestant herself.
When did Elizabeth become queen of England?
In 1558.
What were the rules for the religious changes?
Priest could marry Protestants, the bible was both Latin and English, bishops were only allowed to do a protestant service and Catholics who didn’t attend new services wouldn’t be punished, but they did have to pay a fine (this is known as recusants). However Elizabeth did allow Catholics to worship secretly.
Did she marry anybody?
No Elizabeth I did not marry anybody and had no children. So the person inline for the throne was her long distant cousin King James VI of Scotland.
What was the battle called against Spain?
The Spanish Armada.
When did she die and what did she die of?
She died in 1603 by blood poising.
Who was the king of Spain responsible for the armada?
King Phillip II of Spain
What were the reasons for this attack?
To make England a Catholic country again; because Elizabeth was not an appropriate monarch; and because England supported the Dutch and the Pirates.
Where did King Phillip II of Spain decide to meet up with the army?
Calais
Name two English sailors that led the English defences.
Sir Francis Drake and Lord Howard.
Who won the battle against Spain and England?
England.
Why was Elizabeth’s cousin, Mary Queen of Scot, executed?
Because she was plotting murder on Elizabeth, because she believed she had claim to the throne for being related to Henry VIII.
Who brought the death warrant to Mary Queen of Scots?
Davidson, Who was a secretary.
How did Elizabeth react to the execution?
She was distressed.
When was Mary executed?
8th February 1587.
