Challenges of Queen Elizabeth I

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Why did Catholics consider Elizabeth illegitimate?

She refused to marry a foreign monarch.

Her sister, Mary I, excluded her from the succession in her will.

Her father, Henry VIII, declared her illegitimate in his 2nd succession act. (correct)

Her mother, Anne Boleyn, was executed in 1536.

Why did Elizabeth face pressure to marry?

To increase her personal wealth.

To strengthen England's relationship with France.

To secure an heir for the throne. (correct)

To demonstrate her commitment to her religion.

Why was Elizabeth hesitant to marry?

She did not believe in the institution of marriage.

She wanted to secure England as a dominant world power.

She did not want to lose power and prestige to a husband. (correct)

She wanted to marry a foreign monarch.

Why were women like Elizabeth considered incapable of ruling?

Women were generally regarded as inferior and unfit to lead. Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the collapse of the cloth trade on England?

A decrease in the country's main source of income. Signup and view all the answers

Why did England face financial hardship in 1556?

As a result of poor harvest conditions. Signup and view all the answers

How did the relationship between England and Mary Queen of Scots contribute to foreign threats?

It made England vulnerable to French-Scottish invasion. Signup and view all the answers

Why was Parliament needed to raise taxes during Elizabeth's reign?

'No taxation without representation' was a popular slogan. Signup and view all the answers

Why were Catholics against Elizabeth's legitimacy as a ruler?

Elizabeth's father, Henry VIII, declared her illegitimate in the 2nd succession act. Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason Elizabeth faced pressure to marry?

To secure a foreign alliance and protect England from invasion. Signup and view all the answers

Why was the collapse of the cloth trade significant during Elizabeth's reign?

It caused a decline in customs duties and tax revenue. Signup and view all the answers

How did the relationship between England and Mary Queen of Scots pose a threat to Elizabeth?

It exposed England to possible French invasions. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Elizabeth need Parliament to raise taxes for running the country?

Elizabeth's personal finances were insufficient to cover the country's expenses. Signup and view all the answers

Why was Elizabeth hesitant to marry during her reign?

She feared losing control and authority as a monarch. Signup and view all the answers

During the NEP, what percentage of male urban workers used prostitutes according to the text?

39% Signup and view all the answers

What did the Declaration of the Rights of the Toiling and Exploiting People establish in terms of labor?

Universal right to negotiate pay Signup and view all the answers

Under Lenin's 1922 labour law, what right did trade unions gain?

Right to negotiate pay and conditions Signup and view all the answers

What was Lenin's stance on private property according to the text?

Abolished private property Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What positive step did Lenin take towards women's rights in 1919?

Introduced legal right to equal pay and voting rights for women Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic defined the employment situation for women during Lenin's rule?

Very few employment opportunities in factories Signup and view all the answers

How did War Communism impact employment in Russia during Lenin's rule?

Resulted in high unemployment due to compulsory labor Signup and view all the answers