Decline in Popular Resistance in the Years 1570-88? (Edexcel A-Level History): Flashcards
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Years with no large-scale popular rebellions in England
Years with no large-scale popular rebellions in England
1570-1588
The 'Gloriana' cult
The 'Gloriana' cult
Portrayed Elizabeth as semi-divine figure worthy of devotion
St Bartholomew's Day massacre (year & event)
St Bartholomew's Day massacre (year & event)
1572 France - thousands of Protestants killed by Catholics
Catholic support for 1588 Spanish Armada
Catholic support for 1588 Spanish Armada
No Catholic uprising occurred to support invasion
Francis Walsingham's role against Catholic plots
Francis Walsingham's role against Catholic plots
Spy network that infiltrated conspiracies
Bond of Association (1584) - key provision
Bond of Association (1584) - key provision
Pledged to kill anyone who profited from queen's death
Justices of the Peace (JPs) role
Justices of the Peace (JPs) role
Local officials maintaining order, suppressing threats
Yeomen (middling sort)
Yeomen (middling sort)
Wealthier peasants, landowners ranking below gentry
Norwich diocese illiteracy rate change by 1580s
Norwich diocese illiteracy rate change by 1580s
Fell from 60% to 30%
Elizabeth's taxation policy key features
Elizabeth's taxation policy key features
Avoided major warfare pre-1585, didn't change tax assessment