Elizabeth - Key question 1 Flashcards
How does Elizabeth become Queen?
Her father died when she was 13 and her brother Edward became King. After Edward died, Mary became Queen but Mary also died, making Elizabeth Queen at the age of 25 in 1558.
What were royal progresses?
Elizabeth toured during the summer months, visiting the countryside and staying at nobles houses. It was a form of propaganda and allowed Elizabeth to be seen by her subjects.
How was Elizabeth’s coronation?
It was very colourful and lots of people attended. It was a long procession on January 12th 159 from Whitehall to the Tower of London.
What was Elizabeth’s character like?
She was intelligent as she recieved a good education, learning Greek, Latin, French and Italian. She had a quick temper and an unwillingness to spend money.
What were factions?
Elizabeth created competition between advisers like William Cecil and Robert Dudley in order to encourage them to work harder and oppose each other rather then her.
What was the privy council?
It was a body of advisers appointed by the Queen. They met 2-3 times a week but they weren’t the government or parliament, they just advised her.
Who were some famous Privy Councillors?
William Cecil-Lord treasurer, Robert Dudley-commander of army, Robert Cecil-Secretary of state, Francis Walsingham-Secretary of state
What were the main jobs in the local government?
Lord Lieutenant-In charge of Militia and supervised Justices of Peace, Overseer of the poor-helps the poor and distribute money for them, Justices of peace-maintain law and order but aren’t paid, Parish constable-looked after taverns and inns and prevented trespassing.
How was parliament different in Elizabethan times?
They only met when Elizabeth called it, usually to pass laws, get advice and support or to raise taxes. They only met 13 times in her reign and for 26 years there was no parliament.
What was the Marian debt?
A debt which Elizabeth inherited from Mary which was £227000 and she had to pay it off by raising taxes.
How were Elizabeth’s portraits used to maintain her popularity?
She wore thick white powder to cover her smallpox scars and make her look healthy and powerful. She also wore grand clothes and jewellery.
What was the Royal Court?
The centre of all power in England, which was made up of Elizabeth’s closest advisors. They travelled everywhere with her.
