History, Topic 1 Elizabethan Flashcards
When was Elizabeth crowned?
15 January 1559
What religion was Henry VIII?
Catholic until 1534 when he became Protestant and head of the English Church
What religion was Edward VI?
Protestant
What religion was Mary I?
Catholic
What problems did Henry VIII cause for Elizabeth?
Started the religious conflict, fought expensive wars with france,spain and scotland and there were increasing levels of poverty and unemployment
What problems did Edward VI cause for Elizabeth?
Increased tensions between Catholics and Protestants as his advisors made England more protestant.
What problems did Mary cause for Elizabeth?
Burned a lot of Protestants which deepened the divide, wars disrupted trading, raised taxes, wars with France and Scotland and was a woman.
What was the name of the rebellion in Autumn 1553?
The Wyatt Rebellion
How did Thomas Wyatt start the rebellion?
Wyatt heard about the Catholic marriage between King Philip II of Spain and Mary I from Edward Courtenay and didn’t like the idea of Spanish rule, so he agreed to lead the rebellion.
How did the Wyatt Rebellion fail?
They attacked London but were trapped by barricades. Thomas Wyatt was imprisoned in the Tower of London.
How did Thomas Wyatt die?
He was tortured by John Bourne but didn’t confess so he was beheaded on the 11th of April 1554
Why was Elizabeth imprisoned?
They believed she caused the rebellion
Who saved Elizabeth from execution?
King Philip II of Spain because he realised his influence over Mary would be blamed for it.
What were Royal Progresses?
Elizabeth and her court would travel around the south of London and stay in Nobles’ houses where they would have large feasts.
What benefits did the progresses have to Elizabeth?
She could check on the loyalty of her nobles and be seen by the population.
