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Who was Henry VII's second wife?
Anne Boleyn
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Who was Henry VII's second wife?
Anne Boleyn
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What did astrologers predict about Anne Boleyn's pregnancy?
They predicted she would give birth to a son.
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What did astrologers predict about Anne Boleyn's pregnancy?
They predicted she would give birth to a son.
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What was Henry VIII's initial reaction to the birth of Elizabeth?
He was disappointed.
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When was Elizabeth born?
September 7th, 1533
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When was Elizabeth born?
September 7th, 1533
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Why was Elizabeth declared illegitimate?
Due to her mother's arrest and execution.
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What was the significance of Elizabeth's siblings dying without heirs?
It allowed Elizabeth to become Queen.
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What was Henry's initial reaction to Elizabeth's birth?
He was disappointed.
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Who became king after Henry VIII's death?
Edward VI
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How did Elizabeth's legitimacy change after her mother's execution?
She was declared illegitimate.
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What was Mary I's reign known for?
Her attempts to restore Catholicism and persecution of Protestants.
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Who influenced Elizabeth's religious views?
Her father's sixth wife, Katherine Parr.
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How long was Elizabeth imprisoned for alleged connections to the Wyatt Rebellion?
Two months
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What had to happen for Elizabeth to become Queen?
Both her siblings had to die without heirs.
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What was the Wyatt Rebellion aimed at?
Preventing Mary's marriage to Philip II of Spain.
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Who became king after Henry VII passed away?
Edward VI
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When was Elizabeth crowned Queen of England?
January 15th
,
1559
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What was Mary I's reign marked by?
Her attempts to restore Catholicism and persecution of Protestants.
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What authority did Elizabeth have as Queen of England?
She could call and dismiss Parliament, declare war, and appoint ministers.
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How long was Elizabeth imprisoned for her alleged connections to the Wyatt Rebellion?
Two months
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What was the role of the Royal Court during Elizabeth's reign?
It surrounded the queen and included servants, entertainers, and nobility.
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What was the Wyatt Rebellion aimed at?
Preventing Mary's marriage to Philip II of Spain.
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What was the Privy Council?
A group of 10 to 20
influential
figures advising the queen.
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How did Elizabeth use the system of patronage?
She gave and took away titles in exchange for loyalty.
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When was Elizabeth crowned Queen of England?
January 15th
,
1559
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Why was the system of patronage successful during Elizabeth's reign?
Economic
instability
increased loyalty to the Queen.
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How many times did Elizabeth summon Parliament during her reign?
13 times
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What authority did Elizabeth have as Queen of England?
She could call and dismiss Parliament, declare war, and appoint ministers.
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What roles did Lord Lieutenants and Justices of the Peace have?
They governed counties and maintained law and order.
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What was the Royal Court composed of?
Over 1,000 people including servants, entertainers, and nobility.
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Who was William Cecil?
Elizabeth's most influential minister and adviser.
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What was the role of the Privy Council?
To advise the
queen
and manage government administration.
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What was Robert Dudley's relationship with Elizabeth?
He was her close
adviser
and rumored to be her
romantic
interest.
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What led to Robert Dudley's banishment from court?
His scandals and the
mysterious death
of his wife.
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How did Elizabeth use the system of patronage?
She
gave
and
took
away
titles
in exchange for
loyalty.
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How many times did Elizabeth summon Parliament during her reign?
13 times
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Who was Francis Walsingham?
Elizabeth's
spymaster
.
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Who governed the counties as Lord Lieutenants?
Noblemen
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