The Earl of Essex.

Know who the Earl of Essex was, why he rebelled against Queen Elizabeth 1 and if his rebellion was sucessful.

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  • Created on: 02-06-11 13:07

1. What was the Earl of Essex's real name?

  • Anthony Devereux.
  • Willaim Devereux.
  • Peter Devereux.
  • Robert Devereux.
  • Philip Devereux.
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2. When did he become the Earl of Essex?

  • 1577
  • 1576
  • 1575
  • 1578

3. What year did he join Francis Drake's expedition?

  • 1587
  • 1588
  • 1586
  • 1589
  • 1585

4. The Queen was happy for him to join the expedition.

  • False
  • True

5. When he got married in 1590 he had the Queen's permission.

  • False
  • True
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