1. The English Renaissance

2. World Influences Feudalism declines
Renaissance is a French word meaning “rebirth”
Protestant Reformation—early 1500’s

4. Rulers Tudors Henry VII was first
Henry VIII famous for numerous marriages (founded Anglican church)
Bloody Mary (Protestant)
Elizabeth made England a political and cultural power

10. Rulers, con’t. Stuarts James, Elizabeth’s cousin, was first
James conflicted with Parliament
Charles I (James son) did no better with Parliament, was killed in 1649

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13. The Commonwealth
Oliver Cromwell assumes control of the English government in 1649, following Charles’s death
Cromwell is a staunch Puritan
After Cromwell’s death, Parliament invites Charles I’s son Charles Stuart to reclaim throne

14. What’s Going On World exploration increases in late fifteenth century
Galileo’s telescope—1609
Initially he was widely acclaimed.
His assertion that the earth revolved around the sun led to his excommunication from the Roman Catholic Church.
The Vatican admitted that the Church was mistaken about Galileo in 1992

15. What’s Cool Bright colors, luxurious fabric, complicated design
Heavy brocade and velvet dresses, encrusted with jewels
Enormous collars
Very white skin, fair hair, bright red lips
Big foreheads considered beautiful
Attempts to whiten teeth were damaging

17. Literacy Literacy is on the rise during the Renaissance
Elizabeth supported the arts
This is the age of William Shakespeare
People enjoy entertainment
Dancing
Theatre
Attending concerts