Marriage Flashcards
1
Q
Pressure to marry
A
People believed women couldn’t rule effectively, thought Elizabeth should find a husband to rule for her
Wanted Elizabeth to produce a heir - prevent civil war over throne
2
Q
Difficult to find suitable husband
A
Could not marry European king or prince as this could give another country too much influence in England
If she chose an English noble, this would create anger and resentment among others
Protestant country so could not marry Catholic
Did not want to lose power by marrying
3
Q
Suitors
A
King Phillip II of Spain (Catholic)
Archduke Charles of Austria
King Eric of Sweden
Robert Dudley (they were in love but advisors were against marriage)
Duke Francis of Anjou (French Catholic - people had strong opposition to match)
