Table of Contents
- 1 What were two issues Elizabeth faced in gaining the throne?
- 2 What was the greatest problem facing Elizabeth in 1558?
- 3 Why was Queen Elizabeth 1 face so white?
- 4 Why was the defeat of the Armada important to Elizabeth I?
- 5 How did Elizabeth get out of the Tower of London?
- 6 Who was the king and Queen of England in 1533?
What were two issues Elizabeth faced in gaining the throne?
Elizabeth came to power in 1558, inheriting problems with religion, poverty and foreign policy .
What was the greatest problem facing Elizabeth in 1558?
Elizabeth’s greatest problem in 1558 was the threat of invasion.
Why was Queen Elizabeth 1 face so white?
It is known however that she contracted smallpox in 1562 which left her face scarred. She took to wearing white lead makeup to cover the scars. In later life, she suffered the loss of her hair and her teeth, and in the last few years of her life, she refused to have a mirror in any of her rooms.
Who succeeded Elizabeth 1 to the throne?
James VI of Scotland
James VI of Scotland was Elizabeth’s successor and became James I of England.
What was one of Elizabeth’s first actions as Queen?
One of her first actions as queen was the establishment of an English Protestant church, of which she became the supreme governor. This Elizabethan Religious Settlement was to evolve into the Church of England. It was expected that Elizabeth would marry and produce an heir; however, despite numerous courtships, she never did.
Why was the defeat of the Armada important to Elizabeth I?
The defeat of the armada was a potent propaganda victory, both for Elizabeth and for Protestant England. The English took their delivery as a symbol of God’s favour and of the nation’s inviolability under a virgin queen. However, the victory was not a turning point in the war, which continued and often favoured Spain.
How did Elizabeth get out of the Tower of London?
Elizabeth was released from the Tower after a few months of imprisonment and was sent to Woodstock where she stayed for just under a year. When it appeared that Mary had become pregnant, Elizabeth was no longer seen as a significant threat and the Queen let her return to her residence at Hatfield, under semi- house arrest.
Who was the king and Queen of England in 1533?
1537- Elizabeth’s half-brother, Prince Edward, is born. 1547- King Henry VIII dies and Prince Edward becomes King Edward VI. 1553- King Edward VI dies and Elizabeth’s half-sister, Mary, becomes Queen Mary I. 1554- Elizabeth is imprisoned in The Tower of London and then Woodstock Manor. 1555- Elizabeth is freed.