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When was Elizabeth I crowned Queen? How old was she?

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1558

25

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What is The Religious Settlement?

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Act Of Supremacy- Elizabeth named herself Supreme Governor of the church to avoid conflict with Catholics who obviously wanted the Pope head of the church.

Act of Uniformity- Elizabeth passed new laws, the Prayer book was to be translated into English, some Catholic decorations kept ‘the middle way’.

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Give two features of Elizabeth’s Privy Council

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she reduced them from 50 to 20 members because she believed less members was easier to control and knew she had to be careful about her decisions. Kept 10 powerful nobles from Mary’s privy council for their influence and experience.

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When was The Revolt of the Northern Earls?

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1569

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Who led the Revolt of the Northern Earls?

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The Earls of Northumberland and Westmoreland.

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(Revolt of Northern Earls)

What did the Northern Earls do in Durham?

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Stormed the cathedral and destroyed Protestant symbols and held a catholic mass.

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(Revolt of Northern Earls)

Did the Northern Earls ask anyone to join them in their rebellion?

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Earls of Cumberland but they didn’t

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(Revolt of Northern Earls)
Where did they march next , after Durham?
What did Elizabeth do with Mary?

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Bramham Moor, near York

She moved Mary so they couldn’t rescue her.

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(Revolt of Northern Earls)

What did Elizabeth’s supporters do?

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They held the cities of Berwick and York

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(Revolt of Northern Earls)

Why did The Northern Rebels capture Hartlepool?

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They thought it would help foreign support get to them.

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(Revolt of Northern Earls)

Who led Queen Elizabeth’s supporters and what did he organise?

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The Earl of Sussex

Royal Army of 10,000 men in the midlands to defend the Queen.

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(Revolt of Northern Earls)

What did the Northern Rebels do after they heard about the Army?

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Turned around and marched back north

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(Revolt of Northern Earls)

When Elizabeth’s Army reached the North who fled?

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Rebels, Earls of Northumberland fled to Scotland but Scots handed them back and so they were executed.

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(Revolt of Northern Earls)

What happened to the Earl of Westmoreland?

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escaped abroad!!!!!

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When was The Ridolfi Plot?

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1571

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(The Ridolfi Plot)

Who was the man behind the plot and where was he from?

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Roberto Ridolfi

Italy

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(The Ridolfi Plot)

What did Ridolfi plan to do?

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Put Mary on the throne instead of Elizabeth

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(The Ridolfi Plot)

Who did Ridolfi try to persuade to get involved in the plot?

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Duke of Norfolk

Duke Of Alva

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(The Ridolfi Plot)

What did The Duke Of Alva say about Ridolfi’s plan?

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Spain should only invade when Elizabeth is overthrown

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(The Ridolfi Plot)

Who uncovered this plot?

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Francis Walsingham

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(The Ridolfi Plot)

How did Elizabeth react to this plot?

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She passed an act , anyone who didn’t feel she was the rightful Queen was a traitor.

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22
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(The Ridolfi Plot)

What did Elizabeth do to the Spanish Ambassador?

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expelled him

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(The Ridolfi Plot)

Did parliament think Elizabeth should be softer or harsher on Catholics?

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HARSHER

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(The Ridolfi Plot)

What happened in France?

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Thousands of Protestants executed

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(The Ridolfi Plot)

Because of the execution of thousands of protestants in France , what did the Queen fear?

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Catholic Attack

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When was the Throckmorton Plot?

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1583

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(The Throckmorton Plot)

Who was in charge of this plot?

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Francis Throckmorton , a young Catholic

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(The Throckmorton Plot)

What was Throckmorton’s involvement with Mary?

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Carried her letters between her France and Spain

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(The Throckmorton Plot)

Who else, other than Mary was Throckmorton in contact with?

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Members of the English Catholic Nobility

30
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(The Throckmorton Plot)

Under torture, what did Throckmorton admit there was?

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An uprising in the North

An invasion led by The Duke of France and financially supported by King Phillip of Spain

31
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(The Throckmorton Plot)

How did the Government find out about Throckmorton’s plot?

A

They searched his house

32
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(The Throckmorton Plot)

What happened to Throckmorton?

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He was kept under surveillance and later executed.

33
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(The Throckmorton Plot)

Were there any other Catholic Nobles involved?

A

Henry Howard and Henry Percy

34
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(The Throckmorton Plot)

What happened to Hnery Howard and Henry Percy?

A

Howard-released

Percy- suicide

35
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(The Throckmorton Plot)

Who was assassinated?

A

William of Orange

36
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When was the Babington Plot?

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1586

37
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(The Babington Plot)

Who led this plot?

A

Anthony Babington, 25 year old Catholic

38
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(The Babington Plot)

How did Babington have access to Mary?

A

In Custody

39
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(The Babington Plot)

How did Mary get her letters out of where she was kept?

A

Beer barrels

40
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(The Babington Plot)

What did the government get Mary’s household to do?

A

Persuade Mary it was safe to send messages

41
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(The Babington Plot)

What happened to Mary’s messages?

A

The government intercepted them

42
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(The Babington Plot)

Who were Mary’s letters sent to for observation?

A

Sir Francis Walsingham

43
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(The Babington Plot)

What happened to Babington and other plotters?

A

EXECUTED

44
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(The Babington Plot)

Where was Mary then sent after plotters killed?

A

Fotheringhay Castle

45
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(The Babington Plot)

What happened to Mary after she was sent to Fotheringhay Castle?

A

Put on trial and executed.

46
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Who was Sir Francis Walsingham?

A

Took over Cecil’s agents and turned them into a spy network

47
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What did Sir Francis Walsingham encourage people to do?

A

Report threats back to him about the Queen

48
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Who did Sir Francis Walsingham manage to capture and torture?

A

Priests and plotters

49
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Who did Sir Francis Walsingham base overseas?

A

Agents with codenames to send info back

50
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Who did Sir Francis Walsingham employ (letters) ?

A

A skilled man who could reseal letters

51
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Give reasons why Mary should be executed.

A

Elizabeth felt in constant danger
All the plots (explain)
Evidence showing she was involved in trying to kill Elizabeth

52
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What is a Vagabond?

A

Basically a beggar

53
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What is an Angler?

A

Used a long stick to steal clothes from washing lines

54
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What is a Counterfeit Crank?

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Pretended to have a fit by swallowing soap and frothing at the mouth.

55
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What is a Clapper dudgeon?

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Put arsenic on skin to look like blood

56
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What is a Doxy?

A

Carried a bag to hide stolen goods.
Knitted whilst begging
Wore needle in hair

57
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What was the Vagabonds Act in 1572?

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Anyone guilty of being one over 14 was whipped and burned through right ear- second offence is prison
Children of convicted beggars were sent to domestic services

58
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What was the Act of Relief of the poor in 1576?

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Towns had to find work for the able bodied

Those who refused were sent to a house of correction

59
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Give reasons why overseas exploration increased during Elizabethan times?

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Increase in experienced sailors
Conflict with Spain
Expansion of trade- getting raw materials
Trade - making money
Spread of Protestantism
60
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Why was Drake a key explorer?

A

He bought back riches
Found new routes and land
Realised positions of countries
Attacked Spanish ships

61
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Was Education better in Elizabethan England?

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Opportunities increased for all classes
If boys from lower classes had some financial support they could go to grammar schools
Only 30% boys could read and write
10% girls

62
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What did the Lords, Gentry and their families do as Leisure?

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Muscials - orchestra
Fencing
Boules
Deer Hunting
Read Greek and Roman texts
63
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What did everyone do for Leisure?

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Gambling
Feast days
Fishing
Archery
Hunting Theatre
64
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What did working class and poor people do for leisure?

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Inns and Taverns
Wrestling
Rabbit hunting
Story telling
Football
65
Q

Theatre

What did powerful nobles do?

A

Gave actors financial and legal support

66
Q

Theatre

How much was it to stand in the pit?

A

1p

67
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Theatre

How much was it to stand or sit in covered galleries?

A

2p

68
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Theatre

How much was it to sit on stools on stage?

A

3p

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