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  • What year was Devereux banned from court?
    1558
  • Why was Devereux banned from court?
    He insulted Elizabeth and drew his sword
  • When did Devereux go to Ireland to address the rebellion?
    April 1599
  • What was Devereux's action in Ireland instead of crushing the rebellion?
    He made peace with the Earl of Tyrone
  • What year did the Essex rebellion occur?
    1601
  • How many supporters did Essex have during the rebellion?
    200 supporters
  • What happened to Essex's supporters after he was named a traitor?
    They left him
  • What were the years of Elizabeth's reign?
    1558-1603
  • Who was made Secretary of State in 1571?
    William Cecil
  • Who was made Secretary of State in 1573?
    Francis Walsingham
  • What was established by the religious settlement of 1559?
    Elizabeth was named Supreme Governor
  • What was the religious composition after the 1559 settlement?
    Mainly Protestant with Catholic features
  • What was notable about Elizabeth's 1566 speech on marriage?
    It was seen as a royal tantrum
  • By how much did London's population increase from 1551 to 1601?
    1.2 million
  • What issue arose due to the population increase in London?
    Overcrowding
  • What year were the poor laws established?
    1601
  • How long did the poor laws remain in effect?
    Over 200 years
  • What did the 1572 poor law create?
    Taxes to provide relief for the poor
  • What was the purpose of the 1576 Poor Relief Act?
    To provide materials for the poor to sell
  • What years did Drake's circumnavigation take place?
    1577-1580
  • What was Drake's main aim during his circumnavigation?
    To raid Spanish colonies
  • What was the cause of the 1570 Northern Rebellion?
    Loss of influence and desire for a Catholic England
  • Who were the key figures in the Northern Rebellion?
    Earls of Northumberland and Westmorland
  • What was the marriage plan associated with the Northern Rebellion?
    Mary Queen of Scots marrying the Duke of Norfolk
  • What significant action did the Pope take in 1570?
    Excommunicated Elizabeth
  • Why was Elizabeth excommunicated by the Pope?
    For reducing Catholic rights and banning mass
  • What was the Ridolfi Plot of 1571?
    An Italian banker plotted to kill Elizabeth
  • Who stopped the Ridolfi Plot?
    William Cecil
  • What was the Throckmorton Plot of 1583 about?
    Plan to invade and overthrow England
  • Who discovered the Throckmorton Plot?
    Francis Walsingham
  • How many Catholics were placed under house arrest in 1585?
    11,000 Catholics
  • How many Catholic priests were executed in 1586?
    31 priests
  • What was the Babington Plot of 1586?
    Plan to invade England with Mary's help
  • Who discovered the Babington Plot?
    Walsingham found Babington's letters
  • What happened to Mary in 1587?
    She was executed for treason
  • What were the dates of the Spanish Armada?
    29 July - 8 August 1588