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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did Elizabeth I consider a threat for the unity of the Church?

2. What did the government fear Catholics would do in case of an invasion of England?

3. Who did Leicester marry in 1578?

4. What did Parliament expand in 1570?

5. Where did Philip accept Protestantism?

Short Essay Questions

1. What resulted in a breach between England and France according to Chapter 9?

2. What did Elizabeth Iwant for Prince James?

3. What was Philip's condition regarding negotiations?

4. How many houses and castles did Elizabeth I have?

5. What did the English government assume about Catholicism according to Chapter 11?

6. What did James want when he reached his majority?

7. Why did some question Elizabeth I's age?

8. What happened to Elizabeth I in 1570?

9. What was held in 1588 and what was the outcome?

10. In what conspiracies was the Duke of Norfolk involved in?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the Nine Years War, the causes, impact on both Ireland and England, and the resolution of the war.

Essay Topic 2

Examine the significance of the Queen's Court in the Elizabethan era, including its purpose, the responsibilities/duties of the court, and expectations of behavior.

Essay Topic 3

Examine the financial crisis which occurred during the reign of Elizabeth I, and how she dealt with the crisis.

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