111 6 May 2010 Queen Elizabeth I: A Powerful Ruler in History While there was no law in Tudor England preventing appointment of a woman on the throne‚ the ruling of a woman was considered unfavorable. Women were not normally held high in command because it was believed that women could not rule well. During a time where the role of women was contained‚ Elizabeth I of England proved her power and remained the only unmarried queen in England’s history. She reined England from 1558 to 1603 and has
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deceitful.Catherine the Great of Russia and Elizabeth I of England were both like a lion and a fox through their way of handling problems that they confronted during their reign. Elizabeth I of England and Catherine the Great of Russia were both good rulers who had policies against peasants/serfs‚ foreign countries‚and religion. Catherine the Great of Russia had a strong army as well as Elizabeth I of England only difference was that Elizabeth I of England tried to avoid war but secretly encouraged
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Many people might say “First is the worst second is the best etc…” in the case of Queens of England this is definitely true. Elizabeth is the second Queen of England and was a much more king Queen than Mary Tudor or better know as Bloody Mary. Elizabeth’s life was outlined by many crowning accomplishments‚ the most famous of these would be the Spanish Armada attack on England! Just like most to all conflict in the world the spanish armada was mainly caused by religious conflict. “God has given
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with Queen Elizabeth who was Queen of England. She was of the mind that it would best serve England if they prevented the Spaniards from continental predominance‚ which would likely lead to Spain taking
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“I shall desire you all‚ my lords‚ (chiefly you of the nobility‚ everyone in his degree and power) to be assistant to me that I‚ with my ruling‚ and you with your service‚ may make a good account to Almighty God and leave some comfort to our posterity on earth” (Elizabeth at the beginning of her reign) (Elizabeth I.org). Most people‚ in England‚ believe that there has always been only one queen to stand above all the rest. Under her rule Britain began to gain strength because her policies laid the
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Queen “I know I have the body of a weak and feeble woman‚ but I have the heart and stomach of a king‚ and of a king of England too; and think foul scorn that Parma or Spain or any Prince of Europe should dare invade the border of my realm.” These famous words were spoken by Queen Elizabeth I while addressing English troops before defeating the Spanish Armada. Queen Elizabeth I is one of the most iconic British rulers and has become a modern feminist hero. The fascination with Queen Elizabeth I has lasted
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Queen Elizabeth and Religion A. Plan of Investigation Thesis: Due to Queen Elizabeth ’s religion there were many conflicts involved during her reign in England I plan on doing this research by looking at people ’s reactions during Queen Elizabeth ’s reign when she reopens the Church of England. I plan on doing this by looking at primary resources maybe like protests that happened outside of Queen Elizabeth ’s house or letters people were sending to each other about how they felt about his certain
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England and Spain have had religious differences since Henry VIII changed England into a protestant country as a result of the divorce his first wife‚ Catherine of Aragon. When Henry died his son‚ Edward I‚ was a strong protestant and reinforced the protestant faith in England. When Edward I died at the age of 15‚ his half sister Mary became Queen. She was a strong Catholic‚ and this resulted in England returning to the Catholic religion which resulted in the persecution of non-Catholics. She married
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The Elizabethan era is the era of English history characterized by Queen Elizabeth I’s reign‚ between the years of 1558-1603. Queen Elizabeth was the queen regent of England and Ireland from November 17th 1558‚ until her death in 1603. Elizabeth was referred to as “The Virgin Queen” or “Good Queen Bess.” Her rule is often considered to be the ‘golden age’ in English history. Her reign of 45 years was considered to be the height of the English Renaissance and saw the flowering of English poetry‚ music
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ingleses Elizabeth I. Speech to the Troops at Tilbury. 1588 My loving people‚ We have been persuaded by some that are careful of our safety‚ to take heed how we commit our selves to armed multitudes‚ for fear of treachery; but I assure you I do not desire to live to distrust my faithful and loving people. Let tyrants fear. I have always so behaved myself that‚ under God‚ I have placed my chiefest strength and safeguard in the loyal hearts and good-will of my subjects; and therefore I am come amongst
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