Court Faction Creating a Crisis of Government (Edexcel A-Level History): Quizzes
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Who emerged as the leading candidate to succeed Elizabeth I?
Who emerged as the leading candidate to succeed Elizabeth I?
James VI of Scotland
What weakened Edward Seymour's claim to the throne?
What weakened Edward Seymour's claim to the throne?
His mother's marriage was annulled
Who primarily supported Infanta Isabella's claim to the English throne?
Who primarily supported Infanta Isabella's claim to the English throne?
Jesuit priests in England
Why was correspondence with James VI considered dangerous?
Why was correspondence with James VI considered dangerous?
It was technically treason
What did Mountjoy propose James should do in 1599?
What did Mountjoy propose James should do in 1599?
Raise troops & demand to be named heir
What faction did Essex call 'this reigning faction' in his letter to James?
What faction did Essex call 'this reigning faction' in his letter to James?
The Cecilians
What was Cecil's main objective after 1601 regarding James?
What was Cecil's main objective after 1601 regarding James?
To make James reliant on him personally
How did James VI's succession in 1603 contrast with Henry VII's in 1485?
How did James VI's succession in 1603 contrast with Henry VII's in 1485?
James won through court diplomacy not war
What division did the Cecil monopoly on patronage create at court?
What division did the Cecil monopoly on patronage create at court?
'Haves' vs 'have nots'
What prevented Essex from raising troops across England during his 1601 revolt?
What prevented Essex from raising troops across England during his 1601 revolt?
Elizabeth controlled troops via Lord Lieut.