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When was Elizabeth I born?
1533
Who was Elizabeth I to Henry VIII?
Elizabeth was the second child of Henry VIII
Who was Elizabeth’s mother?
Anne Boleyn who was executed in 1536 for treason (the criminal act of betraying one’s country or monarch) when Elizabeth was 3 yrs old
Who was Elizabeth?
A devout protestant, well-educated, charismatic and liked by courtiers(companions of a queen, king, or other ruler in their official home)
How is Elizabeth religious?
She was raised as a protestant and studied the bible as a child - she had the Christian value of tolerance, she desired to resolve the religious issues in England
How is Elizabeth educated?
She was taught to dance and ride, and she practiced archery and needlework - Society considered these necessary for a noble woman to possess. Elizabeth spoke Greek, Latin, French and Italian - she could speak to leaders and ambassadors across Europe.
How was Elizabeth charismatic?
Elizabeth was a skilled conversationist - she made powerful speeches to her subjects. She gained the people’s support and trust.
How was Elizabeth reflective?
Elizabeth took a long time to make decisions after speaking to her privy council - whilst frustrating, it meant she took time to consider her decisions, this prevented her from acting in anger or fear.
How was Elizabeth prepared for life?
She was a member of the royal court (where members of the nobility and the government would meet and entertain the king or queen, attending this required the monarch’s permission)
How was Elizabeth’s childhood challenging?
She witnessed her father’s multiple marriages, she was neglected by Henry VII and she was considered to be illegitimate (not deserving to be queen usually because they were born of parents who weren’t married to each other) because Henry VIII’s Act of Succession in 1534 stated that Mary and Elizabeth were illegitimate(Henry re-established Elizabeth’s legitimacy seven years later)
Why was Elizabeth’s loyalty constantly questioned?
Being the daughter of Anne Boleyn, who was executed for treason, Henry distrusted Elizabeth. She was often used by scheming courtiers to their advantage, which sometimes put her in danger.
How did Henry VIII marrying his sixth wife, Catherine Parr make Elizabeth a Stronger Queen?
Catherine brought Elizabeth back to the royal court. She persuaded Henry to restore Elizabeth's legitimacy in the Act of Succession in 1543
How did Elizabeth becoming a courtier in the royal court make her a Stronger Queen?
Elizabeth learnt the dangers of the royal court. She witnessed other courtiers spreading rumours to gain more influence with the monarch. She learnt that, as queen, she needed to control the court.
How did Mary I placing Elizabeth in the Tower of London(a royal palace and fortess on the north bank of the River Thames in London) in 1554 make her a Stronger Queen?
Mary’s government accused Elizabeth of plotting against Mary’s reign. Elizabeth learnt how unstable her position as queen was. She knew that she needed to react swiftly against plots on her life. The situation also highlighted the need to collect evidence of high treason. Mary's government persuaded Mary to let Elizabeth go. There was no evidence of Elizabeth's involvement in plots
