History Early Elizabethan England 1558 - 1588 : Chapter 2 (Challenges to Elizabeth at home and abroad 1569-88)

From 2.1 to 2.4

What and when were the four key plots against Elizabeth I?

The Ridolfi, Throckmorton and Babington Plots. An Italian called Roberto di Ridolfi led a plot against the Queen in 1571. Sir Francis Throckmorton planned to assassinate Elizabeth in 1583. Anthony Babington invited France and Spain to invade in 1586.

Give one reason why the northern earls revolted in 1569 and explain in detail

When Elizabeth came to the throne she tried to limit their power by putting Southern lords in charge of some of their lands. The Northern Earls were also strong Catholics and were upset at the interference of Elizabeth in their affairs from distant London.

Who was John Hart and what did he do?

John Hart was an American Founding Father and politician in colonial New Jersey.

Between which years did Sir Francis Drake circumnavigate the globe?

Drake voyaged around the world between 1577 to 1580. The original purpose of the trip was to raid Spanish ships and ports.

Give two examples when Elizabeth I indirectly supported the Dutch Rebellion ?

Elizabeth secretly supported the Dutch rebels because she knew the Dutch revolt would keep the Spanish too busy to threaten England. Elizabeth sent an army to help the Dutch rebels fight Spain. For the first time English and Spanish armies were fighting each other. England and Spain were now at war.

Give two reasons why the Spanish Armada failed.

The design of the Spanish cannon meant that they could only fire over short distances and were slow to re-load. The lack of a secure port where the Spanish could take shelter meant that the Spanish ships were buffeted by the wind.

Supply two items stated by the Act for the Preservation of the Queen’s safety, 1585

In the Parliament of 1584-5, the Council had managed to get Elizabeth to agree to an Act designed to protect England's protestant future. The Act for the Queen's Safety provided for the trial and death or exclusion from the succession of anyone involved in an invasion, rebellion, or plot against the Queen.