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Summary Elizabethan period booklet
Provides summary of every chapter of the textbook of the Early Elizabethan Period covered in HISTORY GCSE
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Revision guide :Elizabethan
England
1558-1588
,
, What was the situation in England when Elizabeth became
Queen?
Society
N
o Elizabeth England had a clear social
bi structure in which everyone knew their
lit
y place and role.
Gentry Equality was not important to the
Elizabethans.
Yeomen
The social structure was as hierarchy. Those
Tenant farmers nearer the top had more wealth and power.
Those nearer the bottom had less wealth
Landless or labouring poor and power.
People owed respect and obedience to
Vagrants those above them, and had a duty of care to
those below them.
Government
Government in Elizabeth England was centred around the monarch (king or queen).
Monarchs believed that they ruled by 'divine right', which meant they thought God had chosen
them.
Because of this, Elizabeth made all of the important decisions.
Elizabeth could also declare war, call parliament and reject its laws, and make legal judgements.
She could also grant titles/lands/money/jobs as a way of getting support (this was called
patronage).
Elizabeth was assisted by her Secretary of State, who advised her and carried out her
instructions.
Court People who lived with or near the monarch. They
entertained and advised the monarch.
Privy Council The monarch’s leading advisors who and advised
the monarch and carried out the monarch's
decisions.
Parliament Passed laws, approved taxes and advised the
monarch. Some members were elected.
Lords Lieutenant Part of local government. Often in the Privy
Council, that oversaw defence and enforced
policies.
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