Elizabethen England Flashcards
When did she become queen?
1558
how long did she reign?
almost 45 years
when did she die
1603
which family was she frome
the tudors
since when did the tudors reign
since henry vii (7) in 1485
who was her father
henry 8th
who was her mother
anne boleyn
who was henry viii first wife
catherine of aragon
when she was born what line was she to the throne>
she was third in line
Was she ex[pected to be queen
no
what happened in 1554
she was accused of conspiring against her half sister queen mary I
what happened when she was accussed
she was placed under house arrest
what kinds of negative things would describe Elizabeth
She trusted very few people, be indecisive until she could work out all the possible consequences of all actions.
what positive things would describe Elizabeth
she was educated, confident and intelligent. She went on to become an effective and powerful leader
Why didn’t people want her to become queen?
Gender and Illigitimacy
What was the issue around gender?
The monarch was normally considered to be a man - a woman was felt to be unnatural. They also expected her to act as a figurehead with male counsellors or a husband to take control. She was determined to rule in her own right and refused to let her counsellors take over.
What was the issue with illigitimacy?
In 1533 Henry 8th divorced his first wife . Divorce is forbidden in the catholic church and hence his daughter was not legitimate to Catholics, Illegitimate children are normally allowed to inherit
What is the court represent for Elizabeth
the heart of social and political life
What was the court
the large group of people that surrounded the queen
how many people normally were in the court?
1000
can you name some of her favourites?
Robert Dudley, Christopher Hatton and Sir Walter Raleigh
Who was Robert Dudley
a favourite who was made earl of leicester
who was christopher hatton
a favourite who became lord chancellor even though he didn’t have any relevant experience
what was sir walter raleigh
a favourite who was allowed to colonise the new world as well as receiving many valuable gifts
what were courtiers expected to do
flatter elizabeth, shower her with gifts and pretend to be in love with her
what kinds of pastimes were they engaged in
plays, concerts, hunting, jousting and tennis. Balls asnd grand meals as well - not mcdonalds
what did the entertainments and fashionable clothes signify?
To impress her subjects and foreign visitors by displaying her wealth and power