section 2 Flashcards
(35 cards)
the royal court
the group of nobles and privy councillors who surrounded the Queen
What did courtiers do
travelled with Elizabeth as she toured
why was there entertainment at court
it projected an image of extravagance and wealth
what entertainment was at court
included jousting tournaments, dances and plays
what was the patronage system used for
to control the royal court
how did patronage work
Elizabeth granted positions of power to wealthy nobles and favourites but she could remove it at any time, this guaranteed loyalty
What did patronage mean about nobles’ power?
Power based on personal relationships with Elizabeth
who were the privy council?
Elizabeths most trusted courtiers
when did the privy council meet
daily
what did the privy council do?
offered Elizabeth advice on important issues such as war
who led the Privy council
Elizabeth’s chief advisor- the secretary of state
why did Elizabeth appoint specific Privy Councillors?
she chose councillors who had different viewpoints leaving her free to choose between them
who was secretary of state for most of her reign
William Cecil- loyal
1587 Cecil
he manipulated her into executing mary queen of Scots
why was there rivalry between privy councillors by the 1590s
Cecil was too old
rivalry between his son (robert) and others such as the Earl of Essex
who were the lord lieutenant
one controlled each county and were appointed by the queen
usually the most powerful noble in the county
what did the lord lieutenants do
kept the queen and privy council informed and organised a local army to deal with rebellion
how many Justices of the peace in each county?
about 40 JPs in each county
who appointed JPs
the queen (patronage)
what did JPs do
responsible for law and order
collect taxes and fines
enforced the poor law
judged court cases
a reason JPs could be corrupt
they were unpaid which lead to bribery
Who was Robert Devereux
Earl of Essex
Elizabeths favourite age 18
Successful Military commander
on Privy council
What did Robert Devereux do in 1598
reached for his sword during an argument with the queen
what did Devereux do in 1599
led a failed military expedition in Ireland
