Source 1 states that “God has put a difference between the sexes’ and tha ¬t men and women are ‘designed to move in separate spheres’. This implies that women are too delicate for the outside world and aren’t ‘designed’ to take on the world of work and politics as they were not created to be equal. However source 1 is taken from the Christian library and is exaggerating in order to agree with the bible and persuade the reader of its views. Women must remain in the safety of the home looking after their husband and children. They aren’t seen as tough as men, and therefore inferior.
This managed to break the circle of organization so the members had no one to follow. Elizabeth also pushed for the suppression of prophesying, as it would cause controversy if they were to discuss everything they believed wrong with her Settlement. However, Elizabeth’s current Archbishop, Grindal, refused to carry out her orders and instead supported the idea. In reaction to this, Elizabeth dismissed him from his post and instead found a new Archbishop in 1583 that would be loyal to her, Whitgift. He forbade unlicensed preaching, and religious practices with the Queen’s assent.
Do you agree with the view that the conservative party was generally opposed to women suffrage? I do agree with the statement that the conservative party was generally opposed to the woman suffrage as the leaders of the party disagreed with votes for women and they opposed the liberal governments vote for women’s votes. Source 14 also suggests that the conservative party opposed the women’s suffrage as it states “…generally opposed...” This shows that the conservative party was opposed to the women’s suffrage, mainly due to the fact that they didn’t want to change their ethos, as this would of meant having to go about a new situation; when everything was going well already/ working out in the correct foreseeable manner. Source 15 also agrees with source 14 as it states “Arthur Balfour …not committed”, this shows that the conservative leaders were generally opposed to women’s suffrage. This also confirms with my knowledge in the fact that the conservative leaders were opposed to the women suffrage due to the fact that it would have meant them having to change their ethos, conservative never mentioned allowing women the right to vote in their manifestos.
Assess the main problems facing Elizabeth at her accession in 1558 The English generally regarded a female monarch with apprehension, but in general England was still a male-dominated world. The things that made rulers great were thought only to occur in men and so women were generally looked down upon as rulers. Women were thought to be physically, intellectually, and emotionally inferior to men and, therefore, incapable of handling the rigors of public life. Men expected a female ruler to marry and hand the reins of government over to her husband and after the reign of Queen Mary they were not expectant of much from another inexperienced woman. An unmarried female ruler was inconceivable to sixteenth-century Europeans.
Her influence on him as a wife was great but she wasn’t very helpful at converting Nicholas into a strong ruler instead she would argue with him against any move towards constitutional monarchy and urge Nicholas to put his autocratic will without regard for the constraints of the law. Moreover, according to the sources, she was never liked by the Russian people or the Russian court hence it added to people’s list of dislike for Nicholas more. She loved Nicholas and her family deeply and demanded the Tsar to spend most of his time with the family which meant he couldn't pay much of his attention to the matters of the nation. As a result, people decided to abolish Russian autocratic
Out of the eight main points of the settlement, I found that Elizabeth had rules that would please both Protestants and Catholic’s. For example one of her new laws was too be in charge of the church (pleasing Protestants), but not called ‘Head’ and was supported by bishops (pleasing Catholics). Another example of a Catholic based law was some church courts would remain. This is seen as pro-catholic because Protestants were against any form of church courts. Yet, the settlement was clearly not entirely favourable to Catholics.
The love of her people was her motivation. Her volition came of the need to protect her subjects, and be their beacon of strength and hope. She forged a way that was shut, by power of will and breaking down any barriers in her way. Mary Queen of Scotts was believed of some to be the rightful ruler of England, as Elizabeth was an illegitimate child by a mistress of her father, King Henry VIII, who was the founder of the Protestant church, for the reason that Catholicism would not allow him to divorce his wife. Elizabeth was criticized, but held steady her ground.
The middle policy won lots of support, she said, ‘I will not make a window into men’s souls, there is only one Jesus Christ, and all else is a dispute over trifles.’ This decision was so important to her and England because if she would of chose the wrong choice for example make England Protestant then there would have been a religious war and the Catholics would rebel. Over all I think Elizabeth handled religion the best way she could because she made two
The book is written for modern Americans, and modern Americans would find it in severe distaste to see a girl being blindly obedient to her father even when what he asks of her goes against her own wishes. Modern Americans want to see a strong female character that fights the norms to do what she wants. This is something that is highly valued in modern American culture. For instance, the suffragettes are highly respected historical figures because although it went against all cultural norms, they fought for what they believed in. Similarly, Birdy fights for what she believes in; the right to pick who she marries: I saw Shaggy Beard’s messengers in the yard, talking solemnly to each other.
During the “Speech to the Troops at Tilbury,” Queen Elizabeth I showed a tone of inspiration during a time of great doubt, a flawless diction, and a syntax structure that showed great emphasis on each statement that summoned the passion out of her people. Tone is the most important attribute to have in a speech and the queen nailed it on the forehead. During a time when all hope was lost she showed great inspiration and determination that rejuvenated her people. Powerful statements that would make “tyrants fear” and give “strength and safeguard in the loyal hearts” of her people, to annihilate any invaders such as “Parma or Spain” and to send a message to “any prince of Europe.” She was assuring that her people would not go out without a fight and that the English would come out on top of the power struggle between the colonies of Europe. Firmness was shown and the leadership of a king was brought out of the queen and that earned loads of respect from her people and they figured out that this woman was not one to be taken lightly.