1. BTRCC HISTORY GCSE Knowledge organiser
Unit 1: Elizabeth I and her Government
BTRCC HISTORY GCSE Knowledge organiser
Unit 1: Elizabeth I and her Government
Movers and Shakers
Elizabeth I
Queen. Daughter of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn. Hated by some, loved by others. She needed to unite the country behind her.
Robert Devereux (Earl of Essex)
A favourite of Elizabeth and popular with the people. Married to Walsingham’s daughter. Hated the Cecil’s. Often argued with Elizabeth but she would always forgive.
Robert Dudley (Earl of Leicester)
Master of the horse and Privy Councillor. A favourite of Elizabeth. There were rumours of romance.
Sir Christopher Hatton
Captain of the Queens body guard and gentleman of the Privy Chamber. Helped to organise progress.
Sir Francis Walsingham
Worked with William Cecil. Ran the spy networks and reported back
Sir William Cecil (Lord Burghley)
Elizabeth’s chief minister and spy master. He knew what was going on in the country
Movers and Shakers
Elizabeth I
Queen. Daughter of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn. Hated by some, loved by others. She needed to unite the country behind her.
Robert Devereux (Earl of Essex)
A favourite of Elizabeth and popular with the people. Married to Walsingham’s daughter. Hated the Cecil’s. Often argued with Elizabeth but she would always forgive.
Robert Dudley (Earl of Leicester)
Master of the horse and Privy Councillor. A favourite of Elizabeth. There were rumours of romance.
Sir Christopher Hatton
Captain of the Queens body guard and gentleman of the Privy Chamber. Helped to organise progress.
Sir Francis Walsingham
Worked with William Cecil. Ran the spy networks and reported back
Sir William Cecil (Lord Burghley)
Elizabeth’s chief minister and spy master. He knew what was going on in the country
Key terms and words
Heir
The next in line to the throne. A reign could be unstable without one
Lord Lieutenants
Took responsibility for the admin of an area of the country. Many were also Privy Councillors.
Parliament
Used to pass laws and introduce new taxes. Elizabeth saw Parliament as an inconvenience. She struggled for money and so had to rely on Parliament taxes. In all but two Parliamentary sessions she asked for money. It was granted on all but two occasions.
Patronage
A system of giving favouritism. Giving favourite men key roles. Roles were sought after as they brought wealth and status. It created competition and made people very loyal to Elizabeth so as not to lose her favour. She remained at the heart of this system.
Progress
A tour. The Royal Court moves around the county visiting homes of the nobility.
Royal Court
Queen’s household made up of 500 nobles, advisors, officials and servants
Succession
Who becomes the monarch after your death
The Privy Council
coordinated law, finances and regional councils such as the council of the North. Members were generally from the nobility, Gentry and the Church. Privy Council met daily but Elizabeth did not always attend. She trusted them. Key role = to provide advice but Elizabeth did not have to listen.
Key terms and words
Heir
The next in line to the throne. A reign could be unstable without one
Lord Lieutenants
Took responsibility for the admin of an area of the country. Many were also Privy Councillors.
Parliament
Used to pass laws and introduce new taxes. Elizabeth saw Parliament as an inconvenience. She struggled for money and so had to rely on Parliament taxes. In all but two Parliamentary sessions she asked for money. It was granted on all but two occasions.
Patronage
A system of giving favouritism. Giving favourite men key roles. Roles were sought after as they brought wealth and status. It created competition and made people very loyal to Elizabeth so as not to lose her favour. She remained at the heart of this system.
Progress
A tour. The Royal Court moves around the county visiting homes of the nobility.
Royal Court
Queen’s household made up of 500 nobles, advisors, officials and servants
Succession
Who becomes the monarch after your death
The Privy Council
coordinated law, finances and regional councils such as the council of the North. Members were generally from the nobility, Gentry and the Church. Privy Council met daily but Elizabeth did not always attend. She trusted them. Key role = to provide advice but Elizabeth did not have to listen.
Timeline
Accession 1558
After the death of her sister Mary, Elizabeth becomes queen
1601 Essex’s rebellion
Attempt to capture the Queen after a fall out and split in the Privy Council.
Timeline
Accession 1558
After the death of her sister Mary, Elizabeth becomes queen
1601 Essex’s rebellion
Attempt to capture the Queen after a fall out and split in the Privy Council.
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