Roles of the Crown and Parliament, 1589-1603 (Edexcel A-Level History): Quizzes
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What power did Elizabeth I have over laws passed by both Houses of Parliament?
What power did Elizabeth I have over laws passed by both Houses of Parliament?
She could veto them
Which body had the exclusive right to grant taxation in Elizabethan England?
Which body had the exclusive right to grant taxation in Elizabethan England?
Parliament
Why did Elizabeth summon Parliament four times between 1589 and 1601?
Why did Elizabeth summon Parliament four times between 1589 and 1601?
She needed money to fund her wars
At what price could royal officials purchase goods under purveyance?
At what price could royal officials purchase goods under purveyance?
Half to one-third of market price
How much was purveyance worth to Elizabeth annually?
How much was purveyance worth to Elizabeth annually?
£37,000
Why did Elizabeth grant monopolies as an alternative to patronage?
Why did Elizabeth grant monopolies as an alternative to patronage?
It cost her nothing directly
By how much did the price of salt increase due to monopolies?
By how much did the price of salt increase due to monopolies?
11 times more expensive
Which monopolies did Walter Raleigh hold?
Which monopolies did Walter Raleigh hold?
Tin, playing cards, tavern licensing
What tactic did the Commons use in 1589 to address grievances?
What tactic did the Commons use in 1589 to address grievances?
Withheld taxation until grievances heard
How were disputes resolved in the 1589 and 1593 parliaments?
How were disputes resolved in the 1589 and 1593 parliaments?
Through negotiation and compromise