Elizabeth's aims Flashcards
when did she ascend the throne?
1588
what were her aims to strengthen the English throne?
providing security in her nation
restoring her depleted treasury
expansion of English global influence through trade and colonisation
how did she go about providing security?
she inherited only 21 ships, in order to meet the growing threat of Spain, she relied on privateers such as Francis Drake and John Hawkins
they were able to transform the navy and repel the Spanish successfully in three different occasions
why did she need to restore her treasury?
to finance the improvement of her navy
how did she restore the treasury?
through letters of marque given to privateers, they would plunder enemy ships and England was able to share their profits
what were letters of marque?
a government license
how much plunder did England receive?
1/5
which individuals attempted to expand?
Walter Raleigh
William Frobisher
