Elizabeth: The Golden Age Early Modern Period
Overview United Kingdom England Scotland Wales Northern Ireland Why is study this stuff? Considered greatest empire of all time Evolution of Parliament Imperial impact
Henry VIII of England Had six wives… Catherine of Aragon (Divorced) Daughter – Mary I Pope refused to grant annulment Separated England from Catholicism Created the Church of England Anne Boleyn (Executed) Another daughter…Elizabeth I Jane Seymour (Died) Son! Edward VI (Died)
Spain? But, I thought we were talking about England… Spain is the wealthiest nation in Europe Defenders of the Catholic faith Protestants and Muslims are a problem Phillip II marries Mary I Attempt to restore England to Catholicism Mary I dies
Elizabeth I of England Ruled for 40 years – considered one of England’s greatest monarchs Raised Protestant Made peace with Catholics Executed extremists (Puritans) Encouraged the English Renaissance Shakespeare Edmund Spencer
More Elizabeth cause she’s so awesome… Nicknamed the “Virgin Queen” Realized if she married she would lose power Had many suitors First English colony named after her Virginia Tudor line ends with her