What Domestic Problems faced Elizabeth
Many different problems faced Elizabeth I on her accession to the throne in 1558, behind her lay years of turmoil. England was torn by religious strife, was economically insecure, and was involved in a disastrous war with France. To these problems Elizabeth brought a thorough education, innate shrewdness, and a skill in diplomacy that she had constantly exercised during the reigns of Edward and Mary, when one mistake might have meant her death.Mary I died on 17th November 1558 in the early hours of the morning. Followed by the death of Cardinal Pole on the same day. Elizabeth almost certainly knew of the death of her sister before it had been proclaimed. To avoid embarrassment to she had sent Sir Nicholas Throckmorton to London and instructed him to ride back post-haste on the death of the Queen. When he arrived it appeared that Elizabeth’s court was already aware of the proceedings and preparing itself for the events to come. Sir William Cecil who was to be appointed secretary was ready at his desk and from that moment forward continued to keep concise notes that allow us insight into the events that took place. From this day forward proceedings ran remarkably smoothly, until the day that Elizabeth was pronounced Queen on 15t
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