essex rebellion

• When did Essex become a privy councillor and what was his monopoly?

  Became privy councillor in 1595 and was given monopoly of sweet wine
• Who was Essex in rivalry with and why?

  Robert Cecil over foreign policies, promotions and Essex wanting James vi to be the heir rather than Cecil
• How did Essex please the queen in 1596?


  He successfully attacked the Spanish port of Cadiz
• When did Essex's relationship with Elizabeth change?

  Shortly after his victory they got in an argument in a privy council meeting - the queen hit him on the side of the head and he nearly drew his sword leading to him being put on house arrest
• What happened in Ireland?

  - Essex was sent to deal with a rebellion

  - he failed to defeat the rebels and made a truce

  - went directly against the queens ordees
• What did Essex do when he returned from Ireland?

  He returned after being banned from returning to England and stormed into the queens chamber and saw her with no wig
• How did Elizabeth push Essex over the edge?

  Removed his monopolies - which lost much of his wealth and influence
• What were the events of the rebellion

  - in feb 1601 Essex took 4 privy councillors hostage and took him to their home along with 200 supporters

  - Robert Cecil landed him a traitor

  - many supporters left and released hostages without permission
• What was the aim of the Essex Rebellion?

  Uprising, capture London, the queen and court, force Elizabeth to dismiss Cecil
• What were the consequences of the Essex rebellion?

  - Essex was put on trial and sentenced to deal for treason

  - he named other rebels, including his sister Penelope

  - he was excecuted in February 1601
• Why was the Essex rebellion significant?

  - showed Elizabeth's control was fading

  - showed the most powerful people were willing to disrespect her

  - patronage system was breaking down