Elizabth: Challanges

Question 1

What problems did Elizabeth face to do with GENDER?

Answer 1

Some feared the a female ruler meant that England would continue to be seen as a weak country

Question 2

What problems did Elizabeth face to do with RELIGION?

Answer 2

Country was catholic with a Protestant ruler (Elizabeth) - didn’t want ber

Question 3

What problems did Elizabeth face to do with INVASION?

Answer 3

People tried to invade and threaten Elizabeth’s position as Mary queen of Scot’s (her catholic cousin) had a claim to the throne

Question 4

What problems did Elizabeth face to do with MONEY?

Answer 4

Elizabeth’s sister (Mary) left large debts of £250,000
Poverty was widespread and raising taxes would be very unpopular

Question 5

What problems did Elizabeth face to do with succession?

Answer 5

Has no children or husband so it was unclear who would be the next heir

Question 6

What problems did Elizabeth face to do with foreign policy?

Answer 6

Catholic countries (like Spain) wanted influence over England and had the support from, the pope - threat of invasion was high