1601 Parliament (Edexcel A-Level History): Quizzes
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In which year was Elizabeth's final parliament summoned?
In which year was Elizabeth's final parliament summoned?
1601
What did Elizabeth fail to do after promising reform in 1597?
What did Elizabeth fail to do after promising reform in 1597?
Examine monopoly licenses
How many barristers or gentry educated at the Inns of Court sat as MPs in 1601?
How many barristers or gentry educated at the Inns of Court sat as MPs in 1601?
253
What did Robert Cecil say he wanted no more of in parliament?
What did Robert Cecil say he wanted no more of in parliament?
Fantastic speeches or idle bills
Who burst into the parliament lobby and stairs to beg MPs to take action?
Who burst into the parliament lobby and stairs to beg MPs to take action?
Commonwealth men
On what date did Elizabeth cancel 12 monopolies?
On what date did Elizabeth cancel 12 monopolies?
28 November 1601
How many monopolies did Elizabeth cancel in response to the crisis?
How many monopolies did Elizabeth cancel in response to the crisis?
12
Which everyday commodities had their monopolies cancelled by Elizabeth?
Which everyday commodities had their monopolies cancelled by Elizabeth?
Salt, vinegar, and starch
How many MPs did Elizabeth meet with when delivering her 'golden speech'?
How many MPs did Elizabeth meet with when delivering her 'golden speech'?
140
What did MP Martin call the monopolists in his speech?
What did MP Martin call the monopolists in his speech?
Bloodsuckers of the commonwealth