State Control and Popular Resistance, 1509-88 (Edexcel A-Level History): Flashcards

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The Role of the Lord Lieutenant Under Elizabeth I
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Year Lord Lieutenant system became permanent

1585

Why Lord Lieutenant system made permanent in 1585

War with Spain began

Who typically appointed as Lord Lieutenants

Powerful noblemen or Privy Councillors with local estates

Length of service for Lord Lieutenants

For life

Lord Lieutenant role in recruiting soldiers

Organising the muster of eligible men

Relationship between Lord Lieutenants and JPs

JPs had to obey and assist Lord Lieutenants

Who Lord Lieutenants were answerable to

The monarch

Lord Lieutenant bridging function

Link between regions and central government

Improvements from Lord Lieutenant system

Better records, recruitment, communication & standardisation

Challenge to Lord Lieutenant system in 1590s

Strain from prolonged war with Spain

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