How effectively did QE handle the issue of faction? Flashcards
What are the 4 themes in the question ‘How effectively did QE handle the issue of faction’?
- Divide and rule
- Dudley vs Cecil
- Dudley vs Howards
- Essex v Cecil (Essex Rebellion)
- DIVIDE AND RULE
Divide and Rule
What tactic did QE use to deal with faction?
Procrastination
What did her Councillor Walsingham say in 1575?
‘Let not the cure of your diseased estate hang any longer in the balance’
Why did QE want to divide people?
She did not mind people fighting each other as it meant she remained in control
What did QE create around herself?
A ‘Cult of Gloriana’
- DUDLEY V CECIL
DUDLEY V CECIL
What was a large disagreement between Dudley and Cecil?
Dudley wanted to intervene in the wars in Europe whilst Cecil wanted to maintain peace
What marriage candidate advocated by Cecil did Dudley convince QE to end?
Archduke Charles
What did Cecil accuse Dudley of over the issue of marriage to Archduke Charles?
Cecil accused Dudley of using religion as an excuse
- DUDLEY V HOWARDS
DUDLEY V HOWARDS
Who did Dudley accuse of misconduct?
Sussex
How did Norfolk respond to Dudley accusing Sussex of misconduct?
Norfolk accused Dudley of murdering his wife Amy Robsart
When was the Dudley vs Howards factional rivalry?
1565-66
What did Dudley and the Howards threaten to fight?
A duel
