Challenges Faced by Queen Elizabeth I in 1558
Queen Elizabeth I inherited several significant problems upon becoming queen in 1558. These included being entangled in a war with France, facing threats from Spain due to religious differences, dealing with the rival claim of Mary, Queen of Scots, and managing social unrest caused by economic hardships. These challenges required strategic decisions to stabilize her rule and secure England's position on both domestic and international fronts.
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What problems did Elizabeth I face when she became Queen in 1558?
Learning objective to be able to explain the different problems Elizabeth I faced in 1558. I can explain the different Elizabeth I faced in 1558. Intermediate I can explain and prioritise the different problems Elizabeth I faced in 1558. Higher I can describe the different Elizabeth I faced in 1558. Foundation problems problems that
Starter Explain this diagram in 40 words.
War with France Elizabeth I inherited a position of war with France, which was declared by Mary in 1556. The war was going badly for England. In 1558, England lost its final possession the port of Calais in France. This was seen as a huge blow for English pride as England had territory in hundreds of years. France for Many people turned against Mary for this failure.
Mary, Queen of Scots Mary, Queen of Scots was Elizabeth I s cousin and closest relative. She was queen of Scotland and, in 1558, was married to Francis II, King of France. Mary was a devout Catholic and Elizabeth I s Catholic opponents wanted Mary as queen of England replacing Elizabeth. Some are willing to fight to get their way.
The threat of Spain Spain was the European superpower of the age. The country was predominantly Catholic and wanted England to remain a Catholic country. King Philip II of Spain was Mary s widower and in an attempt to keep his position in England, he proposed marriage to Elizabeth I. She refused much to Philip s embarrassment. The beginning of Elizabeth s reign, there was a growing trend of English pirates attacking and raiding Spanish treasure ships in the Caribbean and off the west coast of Africa. What will Elizabeth do about this?
Social problems Mary s reign saw an unfortunate series of bad harvests. This caused starvation, mass discontent and food shortages that would take time to sort out. Some people realised that they could make more money begging than actually working for a living. As a result, people chose to become beggars and faked illness and madness. These were called Sturdy Beggars. With these problems, public order was fragile and prone to protests. How would Elizabeth I get the people on her side and solve the social problems of Mary s reign.
Shortage of money The reigns of Edward VI and Mary were difficult ones. Those eleven years saw war, a number of protests, industry not making as much money as in the past and social and religious upheaval. All this took its toll on the English economy in that by 1558, England was effectively bankrupt and had no money. With no money, how would Elizabeth I continue the war with France, stave off the threats from Spain and Scotland and create a stable society?
Religion Protestants vs. Catholics The reigns of Henry VIII, Edward VI and Mary were turbulent ones for religion. In the twenty-five years before Elizabeth became queen in 1558, religion swung between Catholicism and Protestantism and the country was divided. Elizabeth I inherited the legacy of Protestant burnings and the growing unpopularity of Catholicism the face of Protestant persecution. With the country clearly divided between Catholics and Protestants, how would Elizabeth I try to bring the country together and would she succeed ..........
Place these cards in a significance pyramid and then explain each one s threat to Elizabeth I in 1558.
Choose your own plenary Write a 100 word definition of the problems Eliazabeth I faced in 1558. Summarise the problems Elizabeth I faced in 1558 in 5 newspaper headlines. Fill your brain! Draw an outline of your brain and fill it with words and images that summarise the lesson.
