knowledge organiser 2 Flashcards
what was the royal court?
the group of nobles and privy councillors that surrounded the queen
what did courtiers do?
they travelled with the Elizabeth as she toured
what did entertainment at court project?
projected an imaged of extravagance and wealth
what entertainment was shown at court?
jousting tournaments, dances and plays
how did Elizabeth control the royal court?
she used a system of patronage to control the royal court
did Elizabeth grant positions of power?
yes such as a place at royal court or on the privy council to wealthy and her favourites
why did Elizabeth use patronage in her court?
to ensure loyalty and courtiers owed all their power to Elizabeth
what did the system of patronage meant?
meant that power was based on personal relationships with the queen
who were Elizabeths most trusted courtiers?
her privy councillors
what did her privy council do?
they met everyday to offer Elizabeth advice on important issues such as going to war
who lead the privy council?
Elizabeths chief advisor the secretary of state william cecil
how did Elizabeth control the privy council?
by appointing privy councillors with different viewpoints leaving her free to choose between them
who did she appoint as secretary of state?
the loyal and trusted William Cecil for most of her reign her nickname for him was spirit
did Elizabeth ever have complete control?
she never had complete control
what happened in 1587?
Cecil manipulated Elizabeth into executing Mary Queen of Scots
what happened by 1590s?
rivalry
William Cecil was too old to control the privy council leading to the factional rivalry between his son Robert Cecil and other councillors such as the Earl of Essex
Robert Devereux?
the Earl of Essex and was the rising star of court at 18 years old he was Elizabeths favourite his success as a military commander won him a place on the privy council
what did Robert Devereux’s egotistical and rash behaviour lead him?
to be executed