Elizabeth's family and character

Question 1

Family

Answer 1

Father- King Henry VIII
Mother-Anne Boleyn (Henry’s 2nd wife)
Half-sister- Mary I (Catholic)
Half-brother- Edward VI (Protestant)

Question 2

Early life

Answer 2

Third in line to the throne- not expected to be queen
Declared illegitimate when her parents divorced
Difficult upbringing, in 1554 accused of conspiring against Mary I and placed under house arrest
Well educated

Question 3

Elizabeth

Answer 3

Very cautious, only trusted a few advisors
Indecisive
Intelligent and confident
Became a powerful and effective leader