Elizabethan Government Flashcards
When did Elizabeth COME into power (not crowned)
17th of November 1558
When are where was Elizabeth’s coronation?
Westminster Abby on the 15th of January 1559
What did Elizabeth use to maintain her popularity?
Royal Portraits
Royal Progresses
How often would Elizabeth do Royal Progresses?
Ten weeks per year
What was the Royal Court and what was it made up of?
The Centre of political power, made up of ladies in waiting, chief adviser, courtiers, privy councillors
How did Elizabeth keep loyalty of those in the Royal Court?
Through patronage (giving out favours such as money or more power)
Name the most powerful rivalry between two members of the Privy Council/Royal Court
William Ceil (Moderate Protestant) and Robert Dudley Cecil wanted to avoid cost but Dudley targeted war
What was the Privy Council?
A body of advisors appointed by the queen to help her rule (from the noble/gentry class)
How many times did the Privy Council meet?
2-3 times per week
Name three important Privy Councillors and their roles
William Cecil- Appointed Secretary of State in 1558, served for 40 years
Robert Dudley- Earl of Leicester and commanded army in the Netherlands in 1585
Sir Francis Walsingham- led secret service, uncovered plots and advised foreign affairs
What did the Sheriff do?
Delivered prisoners to court
What did the Lord Lieutenant do?
Kept the Queen informed on local issues, appointed JPs, supervised the militia
How many JPs were there per county?
30-60
What did JPs do?
Overseers of the poor, 30-60 per county, maintained local law and order, organised parish constables
What did PCs do?
Local tradesmen or farmers (unpaid), administered punishments such as stocks and pillories, looked out for vagabonds
