Elizabeth's Problems Flashcards
1
Q
Succession- Pressure
A
- Edward VI and Mary I had died childless
- Prejudiced society
- Henry VIII has been desperate for a male heir
- Parliament was keen
2
Q
Succession- uncertainty
A
- In 1562 Elizabeth had smallpox (uncertain future)
- ‘Virgin Queen’
3
Q
Mary Queen of Scots
A
- next in like (her cousin)
- 1568, Mary was exiled from Scotland to England
- Catholic
4
Q
Ireland
A
- Considered herself as Queen of Ireland
- Irish disagreed and reply broke out in 1559
- Thousands of pounds spent on her best soldiers limiting the rebellion
5
Q
Taxation
A
- Government needed money
- great poverty taxes unpopular
- dangerous for new monarch to raise taxes
6
Q
Foreign Policy
A
- Had to deal with powerful Catholic countries (France, Spain)
- Pope supported France and Spain
- England seen as a Protestant target
- Netherlands disagreement
7
Q
Religion
A
- Henry VIII had broke Catholic Church to obtain divorce
- Elizabeth was a Protestant but was practical
- Puritanism (extreme version of Protestantism) was growing in popularity
8
Q
Earl of Essex
A
- sent to fight was in Ireland
- married without Queen knowing
- constant arguments with the Queen
9
Q
Essex Rebellion- lead up
A
- Essex jealous of Cecil
- Essex banned from court
10
Q
Essex rebellion event
A
- 1601
- gathered 300 supporters
- refused requests to see council
- 12hr rebellion
- ‘traitor’
11
Q
Essex’s rebellion- significance for Queen
A
-sign of her failing powers and lack of control
