BTRCC HISTORY GCSE Knowledge organiser Unit 1 Elizabeth

BTRCC HISTORY GCSE Knowledge organiser Unit 1: Elizabeth I and her Government Movers and Shakers Elizabeth I Robert Devereux (Earl of Essex) Robert Dudley (Earl of Leicester) Sir Christopher Hatton Sir Francis Walsingham Sir William Cecil (Lord Burghley) Queen. Daughter of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn. Hated by some, loved by others. She needed to unite the country behind her. 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. Master of the horse and Privy Councillor. A favourite of Elizabeth. There were rumours of romance. Captain of the Queens body guard and gentleman of the Privy Chamber. Helped to organise progress. Worked with William Cecil. Ran the spy networks and reported back Elizabeth’s chief minister and spy master. He knew what was going on in the country Elizabeth I Robert Devereux (Earl of Essex) Robert Dudley (Earl of Leicester) Sir Christopher Hatton Sir Francis Walsingham Sir William Cecil (Lord Burghley) 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 Patronage Progress Royal Court Succession The Privy Council 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. 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. Worked with William Cecil. Ran the spy networks and reported back Elizabeth’s chief minister and spy master. He knew what was going on in the country Key terms and words Heir Queen. Daughter of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn. Hated by some, loved by others. She needed to unite the country behind her. 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. Master of the horse and Privy Councillor. A favourite of Elizabeth. There were rumours of romance. Captain of the Queens body guard and gentleman of the Privy Chamber. Helped to organise progress. 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 Patronage 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. 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. A tour. The Royal Court moves around the county visiting homes of the nobility. Progress A tour. The Royal Court moves around the county visiting homes of the nobility. Queen’s household made up of 500 nobles, advisors, officials and servants Who becomes the monarch after your death 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. Royal Court Succession Queen’s household made up of 500 nobles, advisors, officials and servants Who becomes the monarch after your death 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. 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 BTRCC History Department……. . ‘in pursuit of excellence. ’ Council. 1601 Essex’s rebellion Attempt to capture the Queen after a fall out and split in the Privy Council. BTRCC History Department……. . ‘in pursuit of excellence. ’