Elizabeth’s court

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    • Who was Elizabeth's longest serving minister/advisor?
      William Cecil
    • When did William Cecil become Secretary of State?
      1571
    • What was William Cecil responsible for as Lord Treasurer?
      Government money management
    • How did William Cecil influence Elizabeth's decisions?
      He influenced decisions like executions and wars
    • What did William Cecil passionately defend?
      The religious settlement in England
    • Who was a very close friend of Elizabeth I during her childhood?
      Robert Dudley
    • What rumors surrounded Robert Dudley and Elizabeth I?
      They were rumored to be lovers
    • What scandal was associated with Robert Dudley?
      The unexplained death of his wife Amy
    • What affairs did Robert Dudley have that caused scandals?
      With Baroness Sheffield and Lettice Knollys
    • What was Robert Dudley's stance on Protestantism?
      He was a strong supporter
    • What role did Francis Walsingham have before becoming the queen's private secretary?
      Member of Parliament for Lyme Regis
    • What was Walsingham closely involved with?
      Ensuring the queen's safety and security
    • What network did Walsingham run?
      A network of spies and informers
    • What plots did Walsingham uncover?
      The Babington and Throckmorton plots
    • What methods did Walsingham use in his correspondence?
      He used codes and translations
    • Why were Elizabeth's ministers important?
      • Helped shape government policy
      • Monitored opinions in Parliament
      • Persuaded MPs to pass laws
      • Rivalries kept Elizabeth powerful
    • What rivalries existed among Elizabeth's ministers?
      • Robert Dudley vs. William Cecil
      • Robert Cecil vs. Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex
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