WJEC A Level History - Tudor England
Mary I: Government, Religion, Foreign Policy and Rebellion, 1553-1558 -
Flashcard Set
27 proofread question-and-answer cards
Question Answer
How was Mary initially received? Mary was not received warmly at first because of the
Device and the plotting of Edward and Northumberland.
Nevertheless, when Mary made her way through London on
August 3rd 1553, she was accompanied by a retinue and
greeted with cheers. A bell was ringing in Lancashire, a
traditional Catholic practice that indicated support for her
religious views.
What were the features of • Convince the old Privy Chamber of her right to be queen.
Mary’s policy agenda? • Restore the Catholic religion.
• Marry and have children.
• Choose Privy Councillors.
• Defend Calais and Guisnes.
• Restore her legitimacy.
What were Mary’s governmental • She inherited a kingdom that had fundamental religious
problems? divisions.
• She was Catholic.
• She had not been brought up to rule.
• Her trusted advisors had no serious experience in
government.
Who did Mary’s new councillors • Bishop Stephen Gardiner who was cryptic with religion.
include? • Other churchmen who were excluded from influence
during Edward’s reign.
• Some of the more conservative councillors e.g. Lord
Paget.
How many councillors did Mary Mary appointed 50 councillors, which was a larger number
have and what was the than the usual 12-20. Some historians claimed this large
consequence of this? number would lead to a faction-ridden government.
What is the counterargument to The actual working council was much smaller and was
claims that Mary struggled with dominated by experienced figures such as Gardiner and
an oversized Council? Marquess of Winchester, who was in charge of finance, and
Paget. Additionally, Mary did discuss her marriage with
Gardiner and Paget.
Who was Mary left to rely on for Her husband from 1554, Philip of Spain, and Simon Renard,
advice? the ambassador of Charles V.
How many acts did Mary’s 104, which pales in comparison to the productivity of her
parliament pass over five siblings’ reigns.
sessions?
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Mary I: Government, Religion, Foreign Policy and Rebellion, 1553-1558 -
Flashcard Set
27 proofread question-and-answer cards
Question Answer
How was Mary initially received? Mary was not received warmly at first because of the
Device and the plotting of Edward and Northumberland.
Nevertheless, when Mary made her way through London on
August 3rd 1553, she was accompanied by a retinue and
greeted with cheers. A bell was ringing in Lancashire, a
traditional Catholic practice that indicated support for her
religious views.
What were the features of • Convince the old Privy Chamber of her right to be queen.
Mary’s policy agenda? • Restore the Catholic religion.
• Marry and have children.
• Choose Privy Councillors.
• Defend Calais and Guisnes.
• Restore her legitimacy.
What were Mary’s governmental • She inherited a kingdom that had fundamental religious
problems? divisions.
• She was Catholic.
• She had not been brought up to rule.
• Her trusted advisors had no serious experience in
government.
Who did Mary’s new councillors • Bishop Stephen Gardiner who was cryptic with religion.
include? • Other churchmen who were excluded from influence
during Edward’s reign.
• Some of the more conservative councillors e.g. Lord
Paget.
How many councillors did Mary Mary appointed 50 councillors, which was a larger number
have and what was the than the usual 12-20. Some historians claimed this large
consequence of this? number would lead to a faction-ridden government.
What is the counterargument to The actual working council was much smaller and was
claims that Mary struggled with dominated by experienced figures such as Gardiner and
an oversized Council? Marquess of Winchester, who was in charge of finance, and
Paget. Additionally, Mary did discuss her marriage with
Gardiner and Paget.
Who was Mary left to rely on for Her husband from 1554, Philip of Spain, and Simon Renard,
advice? the ambassador of Charles V.
How many acts did Mary’s 104, which pales in comparison to the productivity of her
parliament pass over five siblings’ reigns.
sessions?
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