1597 Parliament (Edexcel A-Level History): Quizzes
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What was the key difference between a petition and a bill in Elizabethan parliament?
What was the key difference between a petition and a bill in Elizabethan parliament?
A petition requested action; a bill changed law
Which MP initiated the 1597 debate about monopolies?
Which MP initiated the 1597 debate about monopolies?
Francis Moore
In which month and year did Francis Moore raise concerns about monopolies?
In which month and year did Francis Moore raise concerns about monopolies?
November 1597
Which crises formed the backdrop to the 1597 parliament?
Which crises formed the backdrop to the 1597 parliament?
War with Spain, Tyrone's revolt, hardship
What were monopolies in Elizabethan England?
What were monopolies in Elizabethan England?
Exclusive rights to produce/sell goods
Why were monopolies often granted to royal favourites?
Why were monopolies often granted to royal favourites?
To reward loyalty without Crown spending
Why did the Commons choose a petition rather than a bill in 1597?
Why did the Commons choose a petition rather than a bill in 1597?
To avoid challenging royal prerogative
How did Elizabeth respond to the Commons' monopolies petition in 1597?
How did Elizabeth respond to the Commons' monopolies petition in 1597?
She promised to examine all monopoly licences
How did taxation in 1597 compare to 1593?
How did taxation in 1597 compare to 1593?
Commons showed much less opposition in 1597
What were the consequences of Elizabeth breaking her 1597 promise?
What were the consequences of Elizabeth breaking her 1597 promise?
The 1601 parliament saw far stronger anger