Elizabeth revision Flashcards
1
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What is the divine right
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Belief that the monarch ‘s right to rule came from God
2
Q
who is the Crown
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The monarch (King or Queen)
3
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Courtiers
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Important people who spent a lot of time around Elizabeth. Usually nobility
4
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Accession
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The point when a new monarch takes the throne
5
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Succession
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Issue of who is going to take over after the monarch dies
6
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Legitimacy
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Question of whether someone is the rightful heir to the throne
7
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what are the 5 issues Elizabeth faced when approaching the throne
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Legitimacy, Gender, Marriage, Finances and foreign relations
