Problems Elizabeth faced Flashcards
1
Q
Succession
A
had no children
in the past led to violent power struggles
nearly died of smallpox
2
Q
religious
A
religion change many times in Tudors
Catholics didn’t trust her as Henry was “technically” not married to Anne Boleyn so she cant have been Queen
Puritans wanted control
3
Q
Foreign policy
A
spain and france wanted influence on ENGLAND
support of the pope
Netherlands in conflict with Spanish rulers - Elizabeth had to choose if to get involved
4
Q
Mary Queen of Scots
A
next in line for throne
catholics saw her as an alternate Queen
5
Q
Ireland
A
major revolt
6
Q
Taxation
A
short of money
widespread poverty
raising taxes would be unpopular
