The Privy Council Flashcards
What did they do?
They coordinated financial departments, law courts and regional bodies.
Give an examples of a law court that they managed:
Star Chamber.
Give an examples of a regional body that they managed:
Council of the North.
Who did they issue instructions to?
Local officials such as Lord Lieutenants and Justices of the Peace.
What was the key role of the Privy Council?
Was to advise and direct policy however the Queen was not obliged to take their advice, making a strong statement about her own political independence.
How many members made up the Privy Council?
19
Define the Privy Council?
A group consisting of Elizabeth’s hey advisors who she gained lots of confidence and trust in overtime.
What were the 4 key members?
-Sir William Cecil
-Robert Dudley
-Sir Frances Walsingham
-Sir Christopher Hatton
Who did Elizabeth come to rely heavily on?
Cecil
Give 2 features of Cecil:
-He was loyal
-He knew how to manage the Queen
Which 2 members had a difficult relationship?
Cecil and Dudley
Who was a childhood favourite of Elizabeth?
Robert Dudley
When was Cecil given the title Lord Burghley?
1571
When was Cecil made Lord Treasurer?
1572
Which 2 members did Elizabeth end up executing?
Norfolk and Essex, for treason.
What did Elizabeth’s game of ‘divide and rule’ cause?
It caused the men in her Privy Council to compete for her affection.
Who were born from gentries?
Cecil, Walsingham and Hatton.
What religion was Cecil?
Moderate Protestant.
What religion was Dudley?
Radical Puritan.
Who was Master of the Horse, responsible for Elizabeth’s safety?
Robert Dudley
Who helped organise Elizabeth’s famous progresses?
Hatton
Who was in charge of judges and law courts?
Hatton
When did Walsingham enter Parliament as an MP?
1558
What made Walsingham very useful to Elizabeth?
His ability at language and foreign contracts.
Who was an ally of Dudley and frequently clashed with Cecil?
Walsingham
Who was in charge of the Elizabethan ‘secret service’?
Walsingham
