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AQA GCSE History - Elizabeth. Contains 112 Most Tested Questions and Answers. Best for Quick Exam Preparation.

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AQA GCSE History - Elizabeth. Contains 112 Questions and Answers. Best for Quick Exam Preparation. Elizabeth's Parents Anne Boleyn and Henry VIII 2. Anne Boleyn Accused of adultery and executed for ... treason before Elizabeth's 3rd birthday. 3. Thomas Seymour Husband to Katherine Parr (Henry's 6th Wife) and executed for treason after rumours spread that they were to marry. 4. Mary I Became Queen After Edwards death and feared threats and rebellions. Imprisoned Elizabeth in the Tower Of London after she was accused of starting a rebellion. 5. Parliament Made up of the house of lords and house of commons. Had influence over tax and was responsible for passing laws. The queen decided when to call it. 6. Privy Council Took responsibility to the day to day running of the country. Elizabeth had to appoint the most powerful landowners to avoid the risk of rebellion. It was hard for Elizabeth to go against the privy council. 7. Secretary Of State Leader of the privy council. 8. Lord Lieutenants Appointed by the queen and settled disputes and collecting taxes. Were responsible for raising militia to fight for the queen if needed. Lead to great power and influence. 9. Justices Of The Peace Ensured laws were effectively enforced. 1 JP could imprison someone but multiple were needed to sentence someone to death. 10. William Cecil Secretary Of State twice and Elizabeth's most trusted adviser. Played a key role in Poor Laws and Catholic rivalry. 11. Francis Walsingham Served As Secretary Of State and one of Elizabeth's closest advisers. Known as Elizabeth's 'Spymaster' he2 / 11 AQA GCSE History - Elizabeth 12. Succession Issues 13. Mary, Queen Of Scots was said to have 'eyes and ears' everywhere. Took lead in foreign rivals and in the trial and execution of Mary Queen Of Scots. There was no Heir to the throne after Elizabeth making it unclear who would be ruler. This issue was raised in 1562 when Elizabeth nearly died of smallpox. Next in line to the English throne and was Catholic, a major threat for Elizabeth. 14. Ireland Elizabeth saw herself as Queen of Ireland but the north revolted in 1559 costing her thousands of pounds and many soldiers. 15. Religion England was split from the Catholic church and many catholics were unhappy. Puritanism was growing. 16. Taxation The government needed more money but taxes would make the population very unhappy 17. Foreign Policy The Pope and other Catholic countries saw Protestant England as a threat and caused tension between countries. 18. Importance Of Marriage 19. Potential Marriage Candidates For Elizabeth 20. Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester 21. Francis, Duke of Anjou and Alencon It was used for political deals, Elizabeth risked losing her power over England but could secure an heir to the throne. Robert Dudley, Francis, Duke of Anjou and Alencon and King Philip II of Spain. The queens childhood friend and many assumed they would marry. He was accused of killing his wife making him an invaluable marriage candidate. The French kings brother and could cause an alliance with France however the risk of her not baring a child causing England to be under French rule was too big. [Show More]

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