The character and aims of Elizabeth I (17)

Question 1

When did Elizabeth take the throne?

Answer 1

In 1558 when she was 25 years old, significantly younger than Mary had been.

Question 2

What was Elizabeth considerably better at than Mary? (3)

Answer 2

1) Better educated
2) A much shrewder grasp of political processes in their widest sense.
3) Shrewder judge of character than her half-sister.

Question 3

Where also did she learn from and give examples?

Answer 3

Learned much from her persona and political experiences, including a brief and tempestuous relationship with Thomas Seymour, and what may have been her treasonable implication in Wyatt’s Rebellion.

Question 4

What did Elizabeth take an informed interest in?

Answer 4

The decision-making process.

Question 5

What was Elizabeth determined to do?

Answer 5

Preserve the prerogative powers of the Crown, which meant she insisted on taking the most important decisions.

Question 6

Name 3 of Elizabeth’s 3 short-term aims.

Answer 6

1) To consolidate her position
2) To settle religious issues
3) To peruse a peaceful settlement with the French