Elizabeth's Accession

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why was the queen so important?
she was seen to derive all her power and position from God
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what was the job of the privy council?
to advise the queen and help run the government
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what was the role of the parliament?
to grant money from taxes to pay for the running of and defence of the country
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what was the structure of society in England at this time?
Queen, nobles, gentry, merchants, yeomen, crafts people
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why did Catholics believe Elizabeth was illegitimate?
her parents marriage was illegal
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why didn't people think she was a strong leader?
she was a woman with no husband
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what religion was Elizabeth?
protestant
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why was Elizabeth fit to be a Queen?
she was well educated with a sharp mind
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why was the war against France a problem?
elizabeth inherited a debt of £300,000 and spent £100,000 on arms and ammunition
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why did French people believe Mary Queen Of Scots should be Queen?
Mary was Elizabeth's heir and was Catholic
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what was the job of the privy council?

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to advise the queen and help run the government

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what was the role of the parliament?

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what was the structure of society in England at this time?

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why did Catholics believe Elizabeth was illegitimate?

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