ko 1 Flashcards
what family was Elizabeth part of
Tudor
Elizabeths father
Henry VIII
Elizabeths granfather
Henry VII
Elizabeths younger brother
Edward VI
Elizabeths sister
Mary
When did Elizabeth inherit the throne
After Marys death in 1558
Elizabeths mother
Anne Boleyn
Why was Elizabeth being a female an issue
Highly patriarchal society- worries that she couldnt lead armies and would only do what husbands wanted
How much was Elizabeths debt
£300,000
When did Elizabeth inherit her debt?
When she became queen in 1558
What did Elizabeth do to help her debt
Raise taxes
Who were puritans
Extreme protestants who wanted to take reformation further
What did Catholic churches feature?
Colourful images and decorated alters
What was England divided by?
Religion
What religion was Elizabeth
Protestant
What religion was most of England
Catholic
What could happen if Elizabeth banned Catholic belief
England could rebel against her
Who put pressure on Elizabeth to make England Protestant
MPs and privy councils
What were 2 European superpowers
France and Spain
What religion was strong in Spain an France
Catholicism