History Flashcards
What problems did Elizabeth being a woman pose?
She couldn’t lead a country or an army in battle
What is a key feature of Catholic beliefs?
The Pope is the Head of the Church
What is a key feature of Protestant beliefs?
The monarch is Head of the Church
Why was Elizabeth’s Religious Settlement known as the Middle Way?
It contained Catholic and Protestant beliefs
What was the system of patronage used by Elizabeth?
She rewarded loyal couriters with jobs and money and punished disloyalty
What was the Royal Court?
Nobles and privy councillors who surrounded the Queen at all times
Why was the Royal Court significant?
It was the centre of political life
Who was invited into Elizabeth Privy Chamber?
Her favourite courtiers
What was the Privy Chamber?
Elizabeth’s private rooms
What was the Privy Council?
Elizabeth’s most trusted advisors
Who was part of the Privy Council?
Nobles and Gentry
How did Elizabeth control the Privy Council?
She appointed councillors with different viewpoints
Who were Elizabeth’s most important ministers?
William Cecil and Sir Francis Walsingham
Why was the Earl of Essex a threat?
He plotted a rebellion to remove Elizabeth as Queen
Why did Elizabeth not have control over the Privy Council?
There was factional rivalry between Essex and Cecil
How long did Parliament sit for during Elizabeth’s reign?
35 months
How did Elizabeth control Parliament?
She limited MP’s freedom of speech by banning discussion of religion or her marriage
What did monopolies allow courtiers to do?
They could be the only ones to make or sell a particular product
How did Elizabeth want the people to see her?
As a strong ruler who kept them safe and wealthy
What two approaches did Elizabeth use in her powers of persuasion?
Censorship and Propaganda
