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Cultural: Ana Gonzalez Queen Elizabeth I affected the culture around her in a positive way and encouraged advances throughout her years. In an article the author explains, “ Over the resistance of London conservatives, she promoted the theater and music as mediums for cultural expression. England blossomed with unprecedented cultural creativity” (Cheney). Living in a time when women were seen as “weak” and “lacking of intelligence”, Queen Elizabeth I understood the importance of controlling how she was portrayed through her portraits. She was able to direct the painters in the making of her portraits to be able to fit in the requirements of the culture during the time. Being an incredible artist, Elizabeth influenced the works of others and also the culture. Many poets idealized her in their works and she became the center subject for epics and poetry. Her reigning years were even called “The Golden Age” due to the flourishing in many writers, painters, and other artists.

Work Cited Cheney, Ian. "Queen Elizabeth I Sows the Seeds of the British Empire." //CONSTRUCTION Literary// //Magazine Queen Elizabeth I Sows the Seeds of the British Empire Comments//. Web. 27 Oct. 2015. "LIT-Paper." //LIT-Paper//. Web. 27 Oct. 2015.

Aim: Keeley Carney



Queen Elizabeth I became the queen of England in 1558. Biography.com about her states, “ she was twenty-five years old, a survivor of scandal and danger, and considered illegitimate by most Europeans” (Hanson). Elizabeth wasn’t originally meant for the crown because there were other people in her family. But, all of those people had to die in order for her to get to her position. Then, she had anaffair with Seymour, her sister’s husband. But, through all this, she was still ableto be queen, even though her followers were extremely hesitant about it.As queen, she mended the relationship between Spain and England. She also made England an official Anglican country, and inspired the Golden Age.

Work Cited Editors, Biography.com. "Queen Elizabeth I Biography." //Bio.com//. A&E Networks Television. Web. 27 Oct. 2015.

Hanson, Marilee. "Queen Elizabeth I: Biography, Facts, Portraits & Information." //English History//. 31 Jan. 2015. Web. 27 Oct. 2015.

Historical: Alyssa Sotelo Queen Elizabeth I was a very legendary and historical leader. Her subjects believed, “She was committed above all else to preserving English peace and stability; her genuine love for her subjects was legendary”(Biography.com). A love so legendary that she was never married and considered herself to be married to her commitment to the people. She was also known to have settled many conflicts with foreign nations while she was in power. In the truest sense, she was a brilliant woman and a compassionate leader who proved to be the kindest of the Tudor rulers. While her reign provided stability, it also encouraged artistic flourishment. Writers such as William Shakespeare and Christopher Marlowe were instrumental to this artistic progression. Overall, Queen Elizabeth was the people’s queen and she did her very best to lead them in prosperity and peace.

Work Cited Biography.com Editors. "Queen Elizabeth I Biography." //Bio.com//. A&E Networks Television, n.d. Web. 27 Oct. 2015.

Hanson, Marilee. "Queen Elizabeth I: Biography, Facts, Portraits & Information." //English History//. N.p., 31 Jan. 2015. Web. 27 Oct. 2015.

Audience: Sydney Carruth



Queen Elizabeth l was arguably one of the most influential monarchs in English history, and this was largely because of the way she affected the people of England. Elizabeth Tudor inherited her throne while England was in distress, citizens at the time did not know what to believe in, or how to define their morals (Hanson). For example, Susan Vollenweider states, “Her father and her sister had created such turmoil between the Catholics and the Protestants, falling into and out of favor, people did not know for sure what they should say they believe” (Vollenweider). As a ruler, Queen Elizabeth was able to give the people of England a common ground they could agree on and believe in, this was known as the Book of Prayers. Queen Elizabeth was able to unite the English people and end the disagreements between Protestants and Catholics. Most importantly, Queen Elizabeth was able to restore prosperity and peace of mind to the English people.

Work Cited

Biography.com Editors. "Queen Elizabeth I Biography." //Bio.com.// A&E Networks Television, n.d.

Web. 27 Oct. 2015.

Hanson, Marilee. "Queen Elizabeth I: Biography, Facts, Portraits & Information." //English History//. N.p.,

31 Jan. 2015. Web. 27 Oct. 2015.