Elizabeth's character + aims

Question 1

3 key aims for when she became queen

Answer 1

-Consolidate her position
-Settle religious issues
-Pursue a peaceful settlement w/ the French

Question 2

Elizabeth’s character

Answer 2

-Was far better educated than Mary; had a good judge of character
-Her mother was executed by her father, made her wary/distrustful of men–> unmarried by the age of 25 which was unusual

Question 3

Her attitude toward government

Answer 3

-Took an active approach
-Wanted to preserve the prerogative powers of the crown, insisted on taking on important decisions.
-Far better educated on politics compared to Mary