Rise of Elizabeth Flashcards
What was Mary’s legacy?
- Powerful Catholic men populated the government England’s faith had reverted to Catholicism.
- England was facing the impacts of a series of poor harvests, inflation and the costs of war with France.
- An influenza epidemic had bought the highest death toll as a result of disease since the Black Death.
- England’s pride, economy and security had been hampered by war with France and the loss of Calais.
Elizabeth’s childhood?
she spent her childhood at Hatfield with her sister Mary and was taught alongside Prince Edward. She was given a Protestant education at which she excelled.
Who did David Starkey say influenced Elizabeth in regards to a woman’s ability to rule the country?
Catherine Parr- when she acted as regent during Henry’s time at war with France 1544- she took Elizabeth to court
Why in 1549 was Elizabeth accused of treason?
When Henry VIII died Elizabeth lived with Catherine Parr and her third husband Thomas Seymour. Thomas Seymour had an inappropriate relationship with Elizabeth- accusations of sexual abuse- and even had plans to marry her. Thomas Seymour was accused of treason and Elizabeth was implicated too.
How was Elizabeth shown to be a great judge of character in her early years?
She refused to accept any complicity in Thomas Seymour’s actions in 1549 and didn’t break down under interrogation despite being only 16- she called Seymour a ‘man of much wit and little judgement’
How was Elizabeth’s intelligence shown during the reign of Mary?
By drawing lines in her letter to Mary before being taken to the Tower during Wyatt’s Rebellion to stop any incriminating post-scripts being added that would allow her sister or councillors to get rid of her.
When did Mary die?
17th November 1558
What other event occurred on the day of Mary’s death?
Nicholas Heath, Lord Chancellor (head of Mary’s government) and Archbishop of York, proclaimed Elizabeth queen in parliament lending her legitimacy.
Why was Elizabeth’s proclamation as Queen an unorthodox move?
Parliament should have been dissolved as soon as Mary died
This was seen as an attempt of the Catholic men to maintain their power by showing their loyalty to Elizabeth
Who did Elizabeth appoint as her secretary?
Sir William Cecil- skilled administrator and Protestant
How long did the partnership between Elizabeth and Cecil last?
40 years
When was Elizabeth’s coronation?
January 15th 1559
