Was there a Mid Tudor Crisis during Elizabeth 1 reign-YES Flashcards
Describe the state of the country when Elizabeth came to the throne
.She came to the throne at a time of religious and political uncertainty
How did religious settlement leave both Catholics and protestants?
.Left radical protestants unhappy
.Left radical catholics unhappy
Why was there a difficult succession for Elizabeth?
Social/economic context
.Elizabeth came to the throne after England suffered a series of bad harvests
.Food was scarce and expensive
What health factors contributed to a mid tudor crisis under Elizabeth 1?
The country had suffered a flu epidemic which had brought the highest mortality rate since the Black Death
What had became an endless speculation under Elizabeth 1?
Question of the Queens marriage