Queen, Government and Religion 1558-69 Flashcards
What was Elizabethan England a violent and dangerous place?
There was no police force or permanent army
What was the social hierarchy in Elizabthan England?
The idea of where everyone belonged in society
What was the court in Elizabethan Government?
A body of people who lived in the same palace as the monarch
Who was the court in elizabethan government mostly made up of?
Members of thr nobility
What was the Privy council in Elizabethan Government made up of?
A small group of 19 men appointed by Elizabeth
What was the Lord Lieutenants role in Elizabethan England?
In charge of training militaria
And was part of the local government
What was the militaria?
A military group of ordinary people who were trained in emergency
What was Parliaments role in Elizabethan Government?
Offered advise to the monarch
Passed laws
Granted tax
What was the divine right of kings?
Belief that the monarch was chosen by God
Why was Elizabeth l’s legitamcy in doubt?
Because her father, Henry the VIII divorced his first wife in orfer to marry Anne Bloeyn (her mother
Who was Elizabeth I’s mother?
Anne Boleyn
Who was Elizabeth l’s father?
Henry VIII
Why did Mary I give a bad reputation for furture queens?
When england allied with spain against france, they lost
Economy was poor
Mary burned almost 300 people for their religious beliefs
Why was france a threat to england?
They were wealthier and had a larger population
What did Elizabeth do a year into her reign?
Re-established the Church of England into a Protestant one
What was the Act of Supremecy
Law passed that made Elizabeth Supreme Governor of the Church instead of the Pope
What was the Act of Uniformity of 1559?
A law passd that made Protestantism the official English Faith
Why did the Northern Earls revolt?
They wanted england to be catholic again
What was the 1569 plot?
Marry and duke of norfolk would marry
There children would be protestant and become heirs to the throne
What does it mesn when elizabeth tried to find a ‘ middle way’ in religion?
She tried to pass laws that both Catholics and Protestants would like
What was the Elizabethan Religious settlement of 1559?
When Elizabeth l passed two laws of parliament:
The Act of Supremacy
The Act of Uniformity
What were the Royal Injunctions?
A set of instructions to enforce the Act of Supremecy and Act of Uniformity
How did the Pope respond to the Religious Settlement of 1559?
He instructed Catholics to not attend Elizabethan church
The pope instructed Catholics to not attend Protestant church. How does Elizabeth respond?
She sets a fine of a shilling a week if you miss a mass
If catholics still didnt go, they would be charged £20 a month
When did Elizabeth come to power?
1558
What problems did Elizabeth face when she came to power in 1558?
Her sister, Mary of Scotland, left a debt of £250,000
Many saw a female as a weak ruler
Many saw her as illegitimate
Religpud conflict
Why was Elizabeth l seen as illegitimate?
Her father, Henry Vlll, divorced his first wife and has Elizabeth with his second wife.
Divorce was not allowed
What was the role of the Privy Council in elizabethan Government?
They advised elizabeth on domestic and foreign issues
How do Historians describe Elizabeth l?
An Intelligent woman
A dominant monarch
Loyal
Who was Elizabeth’s first Secretary of State?
William Cecil
Who was Elizabeth’s first Secretary of State?
William Cecil
Who was in charge or Elizabeth’s secret service?
Francis Walsingham
How is Mary Queen of Scots related to Ekizabeth l?
They are cousins
Why was Parliament not significant in making decisions in Elizabethan England?
Elizabeth controlled it carefully, calling it only when necessary
How did Puritans of England respond to the Religious Settlement 1559?
They disagreed with some of Elizabeths Catholic-favoured practices like vestments and traditional ceremonies
They wanted the church to be simpler and more reformed
How did Roman Catholics of England respond to the Religious Settlement 1559?
Refused to accept Elizabeth as the Supreme Governor of the Church
Saw it as a threat to catholicism
Resulted in plots, rebellions and assassination attempts
