Growth of Factions and Political Instability (Edexcel A-Level History): Quizzes
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What was patronage in Elizabethan England?
What was patronage in Elizabethan England?
System of dispensing offices & rewards
What key position did Robert Cecil gain in 1596 that gave him daily access to the queen?
What key position did Robert Cecil gain in 1596 that gave him daily access to the queen?
Secretary
What type of foreign policy did the Essex faction favor?
What type of foreign policy did the Essex faction favor?
Aggressive military intervention abroad
Who won the Attorney General appointment, defeating Essex's nominee?
Who won the Attorney General appointment, defeating Essex's nominee?
Sir Edward Coke
What happened politically while Essex was away at Cadiz in 1596?
What happened politically while Essex was away at Cadiz in 1596?
Robert Cecil was appointed secretary
According to the principle of proximity, what was essential for political power?
According to the principle of proximity, what was essential for political power?
Regular, daily contact with Elizabeth
How did Essex react to Howard's 1597 promotion to Earl of Nottingham?
How did Essex react to Howard's 1597 promotion to Earl of Nottingham?
Challenged him to a duel
What shocking action did Essex take during the 1598 argument with Elizabeth?
What shocking action did Essex take during the 1598 argument with Elizabeth?
Put his hand on his sword
Why did Essex arrange a performance of Richard II before the revolt?
Why did Essex arrange a performance of Richard II before the revolt?
To justify action vs monarch w/ bad advisers
What legal obstacle to James VI's succession came from Henry VIII's will?
What legal obstacle to James VI's succession came from Henry VIII's will?
Demoted claim of Stuart heirs