History Elizabeth’s government

What year did Elizabeth became queen?

When was Elizabeth’s coronation?

What is Marian debt?

How much Marian debt did Elizabeth get left with?

Sir William Cecil (Lord Burghley) was the Secretary of State and closest advisor to the queen?

Robert Dudley (Earl of Leicester) Vice Chamberlain of the Household and responsible for organising the queen’s progresses.

Who was presumed to be the Queen’s lover?

Sir Francis Walsingham was in charge of Elizabeth’s secret service spy network

Which of these matches the description of the Lord Lieutenant?

Patronage is when the monarch gave out special favours such as land or positions in court to people in order to retain their support

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