The Early Rule of Queen Elizabeth I

• When did Elizabeth come to power?

  1558
• What problems did Elizabeth inherit upon becoming queen?

  Religion, economy, and foreign policy issues
• What personal choice did Elizabeth make regarding marriage?

  She never married for England's security
• What were Elizabeth's strengths as a ruler?

  • English parents (Anne Boleyn and Henry VIII)
  • Highly educated, spoke multiple languages
  • Popular with the people
• What does PEP stand for in relation to Elizabeth's strengths?

  Parents, Education, Popularity
• What gender-related challenge did Elizabeth face?

  Fear of a female ruler's weakness
• What was a major religious conflict during Elizabeth's reign?

  Her father's break from the Catholic Church
• Who posed a threat to Elizabeth's throne?

  Mary, Queen of Scots
• What significant debt did Elizabeth inherit from her sister?

  £250,000
• What does GRIM stand for in relation to Elizabeth's challenges?

  Gender, Religion, Invasion, Money
• What were the key challenges Elizabeth faced during her reign?

  • Gender issues regarding female leadership
  • Religious conflicts from her father's actions
  • Threats from Mary, Queen of Scots
  • Financial debts inherited from Mary I
• How did Elizabeth I control Parliament?

  She tightly controlled it and her Privy Council
• What was Elizabeth's first key task as queen?

  • Surround herself with trusted advisers
  • Form the Privy Council
• What was the Privy Council?

  A group of powerful noblemen advising Elizabeth
• How many men did Elizabeth choose for her Privy Council?

  19 men
• Why did Elizabeth minimize the number of Privy Council members?

  To reduce conflict and prevent disloyalty
• What issues did the Privy Council advise on?

  Domestic and foreign issues, including war
• Who was Elizabeth's most important minister?

  William Cecil
• What title did William Cecil receive in 1571?

  Lord Burghley
• What role did Robert Dudley hold?

  Earl of Leicester
• What was the nature of Elizabeth's relationship with Robert Dudley?

  They were very close, possibly lovers
• Who was in charge of Elizabeth's secret service?

  Sir Francis Walsingham
• What significant plot did Walsingham uncover in 1586?

  The plot leading to Mary, Queen of Scots' execution
• What were the roles of Elizabeth's key ministers and advisers?

  • William Cecil: Secretary of State, main minister
  • Robert Dudley: Earl of Leicester, close adviser
  • Sir Francis Walsingham: Secret service head, foreign affairs adviser
• What problems did Elizabeth inherit upon becoming queen?

  Religion, economy, and foreign policy
• How did Elizabeth control Parliament and her Privy Council?

  She tightly controlled their activities
• Why did Elizabeth never marry?

  To prioritize the security of England
• What did Elizabeth famously say about her rule?

  “I will have one mistress and no master”
• How did Elizabeth demonstrate her loyalty to her servants?

  By being extremely generous to them
• What were the key characteristics of Elizabeth I as a monarch?

  • Well-educated and intelligent
  • Married to her people
  • Dominant monarch
  • Skilful propagandist
  • Loyal to her servants
• What was Elizabeth's relationship with foreign ambassadors?

  She dealt directly with them
• What was the significance of Elizabeth remaining unmarried?

  It helped her exploit her relationship with the nation
• How did Elizabeth's approach to propaganda contribute to her reign?

  It helped create a 'Golden age' and 'Cult of Gloriana'
• How did Elizabeth's attitude differ from her father, Henry VIII?

  She was more generous to her servants
• What does the term 'Cult of Gloriana' refer to?

  The image Elizabeth created of herself
• What was one of Elizabeth's notable skills as a monarch?

  She was a skilful propagandist
• How did Elizabeth's education influence her reign?

  It enabled her to engage with foreign leaders
• In what way did Elizabeth's character impact her leadership style?

  Her intelligence and education shaped her assertiveness
• Who was the queen of England that never married?

  Queen Elizabeth I
• What were the main issues Elizabeth I inherited?

  Religion, economy, and foreign policy