Elizabeth I

• What happened to Elizabeth's mother in May 1536?

  She was executed.
• What significant action did King Henry VIII take in the late 1550s/early 1540s?

  He set up the Church of England.
• What occurred to Elizabeth's cousins in the late 1550s/early 1540s?

  They were executed and arrested.
• What did the third act of succession in 1544 do for Elizabeth?

  Restored her as an heir to the throne.
• Who became king after Henry VIII died in 1547?

  Edward became King.
• Who was the power behind the throne in 1553?

  Edward's uncle.
• What happened to Seymour in 1553?

  He was accused of treason and executed.
• What did Wyatt's rebellion threaten in 1554?

  Mary's position.
• What significant event happened on November 17, 1558?

  Mary died, allowing Elizabeth to become queen.
• How was Elizabethan England governed?

  • Elizabeth was the Queen with overall control.
  • Five key groups assisted in governance:

  1. Privy Council
  2. Parliament
  3. Lord Lieutenants
  4. Justices of the Peace
  5. Royal Court
• Who were Elizabeth's main advisors?

  Members of the Privy Council.
• What was the role of Parliament in Elizabethan governance?

  Influence tax laws and pass laws.
• Who appointed the Lord Lieutenants?

  They were appointed by the Queen.
• What was the role of Justices of the Peace?

  Settled disputes and collected taxes.
• What was the Royal Court's significance?

  It was the center of political power.
• What advice did the Privy Council provide to Elizabeth?

  Advice on threats from foreign countries.
• What was a 'progress' in Elizabethan England?

  A tour Elizabeth took with her court.
• What were the good and bad points of marriage for Elizabeth?

  Good points:

  • Create alliances with foreign countries.
  • Win support from powerful English families.
  • Chance to produce an heir.

  
  

  Bad points:

  • Could lead to loss of control.
  • Risky childbirth could endanger her life.
  • Past marriages (e.g., Mary and Philip) were disasters.
• What was a potential benefit of marrying a foreign prince?

  It could create an alliance.
• Why did Elizabeth choose to remain unmarried?

  To keep her independence and control.
• What was the legal status of marriage in the 16th century?

  Husbands had authority over wives.
• What was a risk associated with childbirth in Tudor times?

  Often resulted in the mother's death.
• Who was Philip of Spain in relation to Elizabeth's sister Mary?

  He was Mary's husband.
• What was Peter Wentworth's fate for opposing the queen's orders?

  He was arrested and imprisoned.
• What is the Great Chain of Being?

  • Hierarchical structure of society.
  • Ranks from God to common people.
  • Changes in rank can only be made by the Queen.
• How long did Elizabeth reign?

  45 years