25 Questions
Why did Catholics consider Elizabeth illegitimate?
Her father, Henry VIII, declared her illegitimate in his 2nd succession act.
Why did Elizabeth face pressure to marry?
To secure an heir for the throne.
Why was Elizabeth hesitant to marry?
She did not want to lose power and prestige to a husband.
Why were women like Elizabeth considered incapable of ruling?
Women were generally regarded as inferior and unfit to lead.
What was the impact of the collapse of the cloth trade on England?
A decrease in the country's main source of income.
Why did England face financial hardship in 1556?
As a result of poor harvest conditions.
How did the relationship between England and Mary Queen of Scots contribute to foreign threats?
It made England vulnerable to French-Scottish invasion.
Why was Parliament needed to raise taxes during Elizabeth's reign?
'No taxation without representation' was a popular slogan.
Why were Catholics against Elizabeth's legitimacy as a ruler?
Elizabeth's father, Henry VIII, declared her illegitimate in the 2nd succession act.
What was the primary reason Elizabeth faced pressure to marry?
To secure a foreign alliance and protect England from invasion.
Why was the collapse of the cloth trade significant during Elizabeth's reign?
It caused a decline in customs duties and tax revenue.
How did the relationship between England and Mary Queen of Scots pose a threat to Elizabeth?
It exposed England to possible French invasions.
What impact did the worst harvest of the century in 1556 have on England's economy?
It caused financial hardship due to poor agricultural output.
Why did Elizabeth need Parliament to raise taxes for running the country?
Elizabeth's personal finances were insufficient to cover the country's expenses.
Why was Elizabeth hesitant to marry during her reign?
She feared losing control and authority as a monarch.
During the NEP, what percentage of male urban workers used prostitutes according to the text?
39%
What did the Declaration of the Rights of the Toiling and Exploiting People establish in terms of labor?
Universal right to negotiate pay
Under Lenin's 1922 labour law, what right did trade unions gain?
Right to negotiate pay and conditions
What was Lenin's stance on private property according to the text?
Abolished private property
What method did Lenin employ to address the issue of housing shortage during the period of negative destruction from 1917-1922?
Ordering the destruction of empty houses for timber and fuel
What positive step did Lenin take towards women's rights in 1919?
Introduced legal right to equal pay and voting rights for women
How did Lenin's literacy campaign aim to address the issue of literacy in Russia?
Published a Decree on Illiteracy targeting illiterate individuals aged 8-50
What negative impact did the New Economic Policy (NEP) have on education under Lenin's rule?
Children's access to education was halved in the first 18 months of NEP
Which characteristic defined the employment situation for women during Lenin's rule?
Very few employment opportunities in factories
How did War Communism impact employment in Russia during Lenin's rule?
Resulted in high unemployment due to compulsory labor
Learn about the challenges Queen Elizabeth I faced during her reign, including issues of legitimacy, succession, and marriage considerations. Explore how these challenges shaped her decision-making and impacted the course of English history.
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