Queen, Government and Religion 1558-69 Flashcards
What was the government made up of
advisors and friends from court
what did the privy council do
monitored parliament and the security of the country
What was parliament made up of
House of Lords(nobles and bishops) and House of Commons(elected by a few very rich people)
What was Parliaments major power over
taxation
What percentage of the population lives in the countryside
90
When did Elizabeth become queen
1558
What was the country divided by
Religion
Why did many Catholics see her as an illegitimate Queen
because she was born of Anne Boleyn and Henry 8th which their marriage was never accepted by the Pope
Why did Queen Elizabeth need the support of parliament
to raise more taxes to fight the war in France
How much was Englands debt
more than the country’s whole yearly income
Why was Elizabeth portrayed as the “Virgin Queen”
Because she never got married and had children
When was the Religious Settlement introduced
1559
Why did Elizabeth call her the “Governor” of Church of England
it was less controversial as the Catholics still believed the Pope was the head of the church
What did all clergy have to do
swear allegiance to her
Who resigned because of this
Catholic bishops Mary had appointed
