Elizabeth I Cecil

What did Cecil’s intervention in Scotland in 1560 do

Secured the success of the Scottish reformation and the subsequent expulsion of French troops from Scotland

Cecil pushed this policy despite Elizabeth’s reluctance

When was Cecil created Lord Burghley

1571

Cecil’s attitude to Elizabeth marrying

Thought she should marry

How did Cecil continue a prudent economic policy

Cutting government expenditure

Saving from ordinary revenues

Selling crown lands

Why did Cecil create a propaganda system

Ensured public acceptance of Elizabeth’s political regime and her Religious settlement

How did the divide between Cecil and Dudley help Elizabeth

Enabled her to get contrasting information from 2 opposing groups

Enabled her to divide and rule, it was unlikely they would join forces against her

What was Cecil’s responsibility as Secretary of the Council

Decisions

When was Cecil made Lord Treasurer

1572

Which policies did Cecil promote

Ones that attacked religious extremism

Cecil knew the business of government inside out for example he…

Co-ordinated the Privy Council

Supervised the exchequer and Court of High Treasurer