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Name and explain the main players between 1560-1580; |
William Cecil = Protestant Very important as successful in regards to foreign policy (Treaty of Edinburgh 1560) Robert Dudley = Close childhood friend Known to prevent/oppose E's marriage |
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Who were the main players in the Privy Council from 1590-1603? |
Robert Cecil and Robert Devereux - Neither were as well liked/poltically smart as their fathers |
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Explain Devereux vs Cecil |
Devereux wanted an aggressive foreign policy while Cecil wanted a maritime policy |
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Explain Cecil vs Dudley |
1569/70 = Dudley plans to destroy Cecil bc he's jealous of his influence 1578 = question of whether to send military help to French protestants. Dudley wants this and wins - the Treaty of Nosuch 1579 = Cecil wants the marriage between Elizabeth and alencon but Dudley doesn't and again wins! |
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What is a modern historians view on Elizabeths first Privy Council? |
1) Elizabeth undermined effectiveness by ruling through personal relationships 2) However the Council remained mainly stable and cooperative |
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What is a modern historians view on Elizabeth's second Privy Council? |
1) Regime is not collapsing 2) Elizabeth is still very politically able 3) Some grumbling but little disorder (only due to bad harvests and illnesses) |
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How did Elizabeth deal with her Privy Council? |
1) She preferred to discuss policy with individuals or small groups not the whole council 2) Promoted divisions and competition with her use of patronage 3) Punished her councillors - throws a slipper at Cecil - temporarily excluded Dudley and Walsingham - imprisoned those who disappointed her (William Davidson) |
