Local Governement And Propaganda Flashcards
How many Lord Lieutenants were there?
One Lord Lieutenant per county
How many Justices of the Peace (JPs) were there?
40 JPs per county
Who was chosen to be the Lord Lieutenant?
Elizabeth usually chose the most powerful noble in each area for the role
What were the three responsibilities of the Lord Lieutenant?
- Ensured that the people of their county obeyed laws.
- Told the Privy Council of any local problems.
- Provided the queen with part-time soldiers when needed
Who was chosen to be a JP?
JPs were usually selected from educated, gentry families
How do we know about the duties of a JP?
What were these duties?
From a 600-page book written by William Lambard, a JP in Kent.
Duties included enforcing Poor Laws, collecting taxes, setting wages and arranging road repairs.
What did JPs do every 3 months?
They held sessions were they judged criminal cases
JPs were _____ but people wanted the job because JPs had considerable _____ in their local area
JPs were unpaid but people wanted to do the job because it gave them considerable influence in their local area
What could the queen do if a JP failed in their duties?
Elizabeth could dismiss JPs, but did not if this would make her unpopular in an area
Name the 8Ps for Propaganda that was used by the queen and her court
- progresses
- plays
- pageants
- publications
- portraits
- pennies
- prayers
- preaching
How did Elizabeth use progresses to present a strong image?
Every summer Elizabeth and her court stayed with nobles. These nobles competed to impress the queen, by providing lavish banquets. This meant that Elizabeth was regularly seen by her most powerful subjects, who had the most influence in their area.
How did Elizabeth use plays to present a strong image?
Plays were performed at Court showing the importance of monarchy and hierarchy. Elizabeth and her court encouraged performances of the epic poem ‘Faerie Queene’, as the main character was a powerful and loving queen, who resembled Elizabeth. The illiterate poor could watch and understand plays, making a political message widespread.
How did Elizabeth use pageants to present a strong image?
The Privy Council made Ascension Day (17th of November) the day to celebrate Elizabeth becoming queen. Local communities lit bonfires and performed bell ringingly. People danced and communities were brought together.
How did Elizabeth use publications to present a strong image?
Queen used her own private printing presses to publish her ‘Golden Speech’. This sent a final message to her people, at the end of her reign, that she loved them.
How did Elizabeth use portraits to present a strong image?
The queen ordered any paintings that made her appear old to be burnt. She wanted a youthful appearance in paintings, so that her subjects did not worry about her succession. Courtiers commissioned portraits to flatter the queen and were expected to wear miniature portraits of her.
