Parliaments of 1589-1601 and Crisis in Government (Edexcel A-Level History): Quizzes
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Who argued that 1590s parliaments showed early signs of conflicts leading to the English Civil War?
Who argued that 1590s parliaments showed early signs of conflicts leading to the English Civil War?
John Neale
What did Elton and Graves argue about Elizabeth's parliaments?
What did Elton and Graves argue about Elizabeth's parliaments?
They mostly cooperated with monarchy
How many parliamentary sessions occurred between 1589 and 1603?
How many parliamentary sessions occurred between 1589 and 1603?
Four
What problem did Robert Cecil face when managing Parliament in 1601?
What problem did Robert Cecil face when managing Parliament in 1601?
He over-controlled debates
Did Elizabeth receive the taxation she requested from Parliament?
Did Elizabeth receive the taxation she requested from Parliament?
Every time she requested it
What crisis affected England from the mid-1590s?
What crisis affected England from the mid-1590s?
Severe economic hardship
Which parliamentary session was the most serious of Elizabeth's later reign?
Which parliamentary session was the most serious of Elizabeth's later reign?
1601
What are the three main issues Parliament debated (MPT mnemonic)?
What are the three main issues Parliament debated (MPT mnemonic)?
Monopolies, Purveyance, Taxation
What function did Parliament serve by airing grievances?
What function did Parliament serve by airing grievances?
A 'safety valve' for local concerns
When did Tyrone's revolt in Ireland begin?
When did Tyrone's revolt in Ireland begin?
1594