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Elizabethan Government Flashcards

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What did Elizabeth spend a lot of money on?

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She spent a lot of money on her appearance, taking pride in her clothes.

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Why did Liz spend a lot of money on her appearance?

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She realised the importance of image, which remained through her reign.

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What was Liz’s coronation designed to be?

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A colourful and splendid event to show off her power.

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How long did the ceremonies last?

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Several days

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What entertainment was there at the coronation?

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Pageants were performed and instruments were played.

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When did the coronation take place?

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Sunday 15 January 1559

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Who was she crowned by?

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Owen Oglethorpe, the Catholic Bishop of Carlisle crowned her.

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What was the reaction of the crowd?

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She came out of Westminster Abbey to the sound of cheers and celebration from the crowd.

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What was the purpose of Royal progresses?

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Used to maintain and increase popularity by touring the countryside and staying at the side of her nobles.

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When would royal progresses happen?

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They would happen annually in the summer months.

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How long were the royal progresses?

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For about 10 weeks per year, the whole court went on tour with her.

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What was the need of propaganda?

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To ensure Liz was seen by her subjects.

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What were hosts expected to do on royal progresses?

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They were expected to feed, entertain and give gifts to Liz and her entourage.

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Why were portraits used?

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To project image of royal authority, they were a form of propaganda creating an image of a monarch who is ageless.

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Why did nobles display the portraits in their houses?

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To show their loyalty

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What was the Royal court?

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The court was wherever the Queen happened to be and was made up of all those who surrounded her.

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What was the Royal Household?

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Personal staff of Liz, Provided her with personal attendants and companions.

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Who were the Privy Chamber?

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The closest people to Elizabeth - Wives of leading noblemen and politicians.

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What is a Patronage?

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When a monarch gives out special favours to people in order to retain their support.

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What are Factions?

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Branches of Christianity.

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What are courtiers?

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A person who attends a royal court as a companion or advisor to the king or queen.

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Who Is Sir William Cecil (Lord Burghley)?

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A moderate protestant.
Manged meetings for parliament.
Link between monarch and parliament.
1572 was made Lord Treasurer.

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Who is Robert Dudley?

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A Puritan.
Close childhood friend of Liz.
Affair rumours.
Didn’t get on with Cecil.
Rival as advisor to the Queen.

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Who is Sir Francis Walsingham?

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A devout Puritan.
Well educated.
In charge of secret service.
Spy network, uncovered murder plots.

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Who were the Privy council?

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A body of advisors and ministers appointed by the Queen.

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When did the Privy council meet?

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Met regularly, 2 or 3 times a week early in her reign.

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How often did Liz attend the Privy Council meetings?

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Rarely ever and she didn’t have to follow their advice.

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What was the Lord Lieutenant?

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Post held by a wealthy land owner, often a privy councillor. One appointed for each county. In charge of local forces & supervised justices of the peace.

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What was the Sheriff?

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Each county had a Sheriff. Dealt with legal issues. (Delivering prisoners, Collecting taxes)

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Who are the Justices of the Peace?

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30-60 per county. Usually wealthy country gentlemen. Unpaid, but did their job out of duty and status in community. Had to administer poor law relief as well as maintain law and order.

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What are letter officers?

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Parish constables & night-watchmen duties included preventing poaching & arrest law breakers. Overseer of the poor had to collect tax and give to those most in need.

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