Liz 2 - initial problems

Why was Elizabeth legitimacy in doubt?

• Catholics said Henry was not divorced from his first wife
• As her Mum was a witch
• As Mary was better
• As they did not want a female ruler

Which group of people mainly questioned her legitimacy?

• Catholics
• Protestants
• Puritans
• Nobles

Give a reason why Elizabeth expected to marry?

• Taught that women were under the authority of men
• As everyone loves a wedding
• as the government could charge more tax
• for the presents

Give a negative of Elizabeths character?

• Temper
• ginger
• female
• liar

What state was the countries savings in when Elizabeth took over?

• Massive debt
• loads of money
• about right
• could not keep up with mortgage repayments

What was the friendship between Scotland and France?

• Auld alliance
• Auld Lang Syne
• friendship Mcfriendship face
• Scotland and France BFFs

Why was Mary Queen of Scots a threat at the start?

• Legimate claim
• not ginger
• not a woman
• Scottish

Why was Calais important for Elizabeth?

• Wanted it back as many had to give up English control
• great duty free
• full of French people
• all of France was important

What 3 countries did Elizabeth face potential threat?

• France, Spain and Scotland
• Spain, America, Wales
• Ireland, Wales, France
• Spanish Netherlands, Belgium, Spain

Why did Elizabeth need the country to be wealthy?

• To make her strong
• to buy more dresses
• to get more lottery scratch cards
• to pay off Phillip