Elizabethan government Flashcards
What are the 2 times Elizabeth was denied financial help from parliament
1566 - for wars, triggered Wentworth declaration for freedom of speech
1601 - for Spain, however they argued about monopolies
When did Elizabeth nearly die from smallpox?
1562
When was marys death warrant sent apparently without her permission?
1568
What did Strickland do
1571 - introduced a bill to alter the prayer book and catholic practises
What did turner do
1584 - introduced a bill for a Presbyterian style of government
What did cope do
1587 - argued maps should be able to discuss religion
When did Dudley died and who replaced him?
1588, Essex
How was Essex promoted?
master of the horse to a knight of the garter
When did Essex revolt?
1601
When were the harvest failures?
1494-7
When had all surplus money been spent?
1588
How much did gowing get from warships?
£6000
How did Elizabeth resolve the economic crisis?
Crown lands Borrowing Debasement 7 palaces given away Golden speech
How much debt did Elizabeth die leaving?
£350,000
Between 1596-7 how much did death rate increase by?
21%
