power in elizabethan england Flashcards
1
Q
when did elizabeth become queen
A
elizabeth was 25 when she came to the throne
2
Q
what happened to the reign of her sister
A
Mary died at age 42 in 1558 during an influenza epidemic
3
Q
what happened to the reign of her brother
A
Falling ill in 1552, probably with tuberculosis, he finally succumbed on 6 July 1553, aged only 15
4
Q
what did being queen mean for elizabeth
A
although being queen gave her power, she could not do as she pleased
5
Q
who was most power held by in court
A
most of the power was held by a few key trusted individuals in elizabeths courts
6
Q
how did elizabeth ensure support
A
patronage
7
Q
what was patronage
A
elizabeth would award titles, land, monopolies and other powerful positions and money making opportunities in exchange for obedience and support
