Marriage and succession (AQA GCSE History): Quizzes
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As a female ruler in the 16th century, what was Elizabeth expected to do?
As a female ruler in the 16th century, what was Elizabeth expected to do?
Marry and produce a male heir
What would happen if Elizabeth died without naming a clear successor?
What would happen if Elizabeth died without naming a clear successor?
A disputed succession crisis
In 1559, what did Elizabeth famously declare about her marital status?
In 1559, what did Elizabeth famously declare about her marital status?
She would 'live and die a virgin'
Why was Philip II of Spain unacceptable as a marriage candidate?
Why was Philip II of Spain unacceptable as a marriage candidate?
He was Catholic king of Spain
What problem did foreign Protestant suitors present to Elizabeth?
What problem did foreign Protestant suitors present to Elizabeth?
Risk of subordinating English interests
How did Elizabeth reframe her unmarried state politically?
How did Elizabeth reframe her unmarried state politically?
As marriage to the nation itself
What type of marriage did Parliament strongly oppose for Elizabeth?
What type of marriage did Parliament strongly oppose for Elizabeth?
Any bringing Catholic influence
Who was the last serious marriage candidate for Elizabeth in the 1570s?
Who was the last serious marriage candidate for Elizabeth in the 1570s?
Francis, Duke of Alençon
What 1572 event increased Protestant opposition to Catholic marriages?
What 1572 event increased Protestant opposition to Catholic marriages?
St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre
Why was James VI of Scotland widely assumed to be Elizabeth's heir by the 1590s?
Why was James VI of Scotland widely assumed to be Elizabeth's heir by the 1590s?
He was Protestant with strongest claim
When did Elizabeth die and who succeeded her?
When did Elizabeth die and who succeeded her?
1603; James VI became James I
Who ultimately decided the succession rather than Parliament?
Who ultimately decided the succession rather than Parliament?
The queen and Privy Council