The situation on Elizabeth's accession

Elizabeth's Strengths as a monarch
1. She had experienced councillors
  1. Sir Francis Walsingham
  2. Robert cecil
  3. William Cecil
2. She had became Queen at 23
Elizabeth's weaknesses as a Monarch
1. She was unmarried
2. She was a female and England think that men are better at being in Charge.
3. She wasn't very experienced
4. She needed a Privy Council
What were the key roles in the Government?
1. Monarch
2. Privy Council
3. Parliament
4. Local Governments
5. Courts
Problems she faced in 1558
1. Doubts over a female ruler
  1. Prove herself to England and make them think she is worthy of being a leader
2. Elizabeth's legitimacy
3. Religious divisions
  1. Make the church feel homely to all religions
4. Choosing her council
5. challenges from abroad
6. Marriage and succession
7. Financial weaknesses
Why was religion so important?
1. They were Protestant and Catholic
2. The different religions believe that the bible should be in different languages
3. The churches for the different religions are decorated differently

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