elizabeth society Flashcards

1
Q

what did english society remain under during elizabeth’s reign

A

aristocratic domination

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2
Q

what was the highest peerage title

A

duke

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3
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who where the 4 ducal titles that existed from 1547 to 1572

A

somerset, northumberland, suffolk, norfolk

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4
Q

why did elizabeth not want to make any more duke titles

A

the 4 ducal titles all had tragic deaths

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5
Q

what were the nobility like

A

they were more peaceful and less concerned with defence

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6
Q

what were 2 famous houses built during this time of no defence

A

burghley house, and wilton house

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7
Q

what is 2 bits of evidence to show that england under elizabeth 1 was more peaceful than france and spain

A

under elizabeth there was only 1 rebellion - the northern rebellion of 1569 and most country side houses where undefended highlighting less fear of attack showing peacefulness

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8
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problems in irland

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