Elizabeth I: Government, Ministers and Marriage (OCR A-Level History A): Flashcards
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Elizabeth I's political approach style
Elizabeth I's political approach style
Politique - listened to councillors' advice & compromised for long-term goals
Court composition under Elizabeth I
Court composition under Elizabeth I
Nobles, lawyers, higher gentry
Patronage definition
Patronage definition
Power to control appointments in exchange for loyalty
Privy Council's 3 main roles
Privy Council's 3 main roles
Advise Queen, carry out decisions, coordinate with JPs
William Cecil's tenure as Privy Councillor
William Cecil's tenure as Privy Councillor
40 years
Francis Walsingham's main role
Francis Walsingham's main role
Head of Secret Service
Robert Dudley's relationship with Elizabeth
Robert Dudley's relationship with Elizabeth
Trusted adviser until death (1588), considered lovers
Earl of Essex's fate
Earl of Essex's fate
Rebelled 1601, executed for treason
Parliament's two parts
Parliament's two parts
House of Lords (90 peers) & House of Commons (450 MPs)
Parliament meetings in Elizabeth's 45-year reign
Parliament meetings in Elizabeth's 45-year reign
13 times
Peter Wentworth's challenge to Elizabeth
Peter Wentworth's challenge to Elizabeth
Defended MPs' freedom of speech, imprisoned 1 month
Gloriana meaning
Gloriana meaning
Glorious woman
Elizabeth's marriage status
Elizabeth's marriage status
Never married - 'married to her kingdom'
Strongest succession claimant to Elizabeth
Strongest succession claimant to Elizabeth
Mary, Queen of Scots
Royal veto
Royal veto
Elizabeth's right to block measures proposed by MPs