Elizabethan England Flashcards
1
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Who was Elizabeth born to?
A
Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn.
2
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What did Henry do to Elizabeth when she was a young girl?
A
Declared her illegitimate and banished her from court.
3
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What religion was Elizabeth?
A
Protestant.
4
Q
When and at what age did Elizabeth become queen?
A
In 1558 at age 25.
5
Q
What were three problems that Elizabeth faced on her accession?
A
- Unmarried with no children.
- People questioned her legitimacy.
- She wanted to re-establish Protestantism as the official religion.
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