Elizabeths government

Question 1

How did Elizabeth run her government

Answer 1

Elizabeth pursued a propaganda policy designed to maximise loyalty they would be less likely to rebel in hard times
She present a sophisticated image to her courtiers
And a simpler message to the common people

Question 2

Was Elizabeth in control of her government

Answer 2

Elizabeth was feared and got her way
Elizabeth’s success depended upon her ability to maintain control over ambitious men, each backed by a group of loyal supporters

Question 3

How did Elizabeth use local officials

Answer 3

Elizabeth’s policy was to use the power of these men at a local level by appointing them to the post of Lord Lieutenant in their counties - expecting them spend time in court

Question 4

Robert Cecil

Answer 4

MP for westminster
Used Elizabeth as her spokesperson
Elizabeth's secretary of state
Arranged succession after Elizabeth's death
Helped to organise domestic affairs

Question 5

Walter Raleigh

Answer 5

Captain of the queen’s bodyguard - protected Elizabeth
Vice-Admiral in Devon and Cornwall - capable people in foreign policy and defence
Named Virginia - propaganda and religious significance