Elizabeth

When was the Throckmorton plot?

1583

When was the Ridolfi plot?

1571

When was the Babington plot?

1586

When was the Babington plot?

1569

Causes of the Spanish Armarda

Dudley
Trading
Religion

Consquences of the Spanish Armarda

Money for QE
Loyalty to QE + Identity
Support Protestantism
Spain looked weak

When did Drake attack waiting Spanish ships in the Netherlands?

6th Aug 1588

When was the Spanish Armarda?

8th Aug 1588

Why did the Spanish Armarda fail?

Medina-Sidonia was weak and unexperienced
Storm finished them off

Population surge in QEs time

2.8 mill to 4.4 mill

What was the standard of living?

High standard but prices were high + no church support

Who were the gentry?

Unlanded rich who mimicked the rich and became Mps

When was the Poor law?

1601

What did the Poor law do?

Introduce tax to help the poor