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 * Queen Elizabeth I**

Queen Elizabeth I aimed to change the religion of the English people and remain in power. Her older-half sister, Mary, was a staunch Roman Catholic, and left many problems for Queen Elizabeth I to inherit, one of which being a war with France. She supported the Protestant Rebellion in Spain, but was excommunicated by Pope Pius V. Her aim was to convert England to Protestantism, but she knew she could not achieve her goal if she did not have the support of the English citizens. She passed the Act of Supremacy and the Act of Uniformity to unify the English Catholics and Protestants, “But Elizabeth was careful not to erase all traces of Catholic worship and retained, for example, the traditions of candlesticks, crucifixes and clerical robes. By pursuing a policy of moderation she was attempting to maintain the status quo and, although Puritans were particularly upset by the continuance of some Catholic traditions, an uneasy compromise was reached and maintained throughout her reign” (Briscoe 1). It was very difficult for Elizabeth to achieve her goal because she was a woman who refused to marry, despite having many suitors on her doorstep. This led to her receiving criticisms from even her own councilman. William Cecil, one of her more favored advisors, even said, “‘God would send our mistress a husband, and by time a son, that we may hope our posterity shall have a masculine succession’”(Marilee 2). Many factors hindered her from reaching her ultimate goal, which was to bring English Protestants and Catholics together and stop the War of Religion in England. She was faced with harsh criticisms from neighboring countries, and even from her own people, but she is considered one of the most-loved Monarchs in English history.
 * Aim: Luis Camacho**


 * Works Cited:**

Briscoe, Alexandra. “Elizabeth I: An Overview.” //BBC//. BBC Publishing. 17 Feb. 2011. Web. 6 Jan. 2015.

“Elizabeth I.” //English History//. n.p. n.d. Web. 5 Jan. 2015.

Queen Elizabeth I was known as the virgin queen and was a very well favored queen during her reign. Her laws were just and as such her people favored her for she was thought to have brought the best period of peace during her reign. At first, when given the throne she was cast into a role of maintaining worn torn nation and ensuring its survival, many expected her to fail but she rose up and saved her home “She inherited a bankrupt nation, torn by religious discord, a weakened pawn between the great powers of France and Spain... but Elizabeth had other ideas. She ruled alone for nearly half a century, lending her name to a glorious epoch in world history. She dazzled even her greatest enemies” ("Elizabeth I" 1). When Elizabeth was Queen she managed to heal the the rift between the protestants and the Catholics and created the church of England which united the people “ During it a secure Church of England was established. Its doctrines were laid down in the 39 Articles of 1563, a compromise between Roman Catholicism and Protestantism” ("Elizabeth I" 2). While she showed kindness among her people, when threatened by Spain, she buckled down and fought off the invaders. Knowing that to protect her country she had to sacrifice one thing in her life, love. Elizabeth swore off marrying anyone least England be subject to a mad grab for land. She became the savior of a damaged land and brought back to life one of the oldest living empires in the world today. Her devotion to England ensured that it would be safe even after she was gone.
 * Audience: Daniel Marrufo**


 * Works Cited:**

“Elizabeth I.” //English History//. n.p. n.d. Web. 5 Jan. 2015.

“Elizabeth I.” //The British Monarchy//. n.p. n.d. Web. 5 Jan. 2015.

Born in 1533, Queen Elizabeth I started the Elizabethan age for Europe. Beginning her reign 1558, Queen Elizabeth I was the first ruler of England that did not marry and ruled the country alone. At her time, it was very unusual for their country for a queen to rule without a king and many people questioned it. Elizabeth took hold of the small war of religions occurring in England and united them both; “during it a secure Church of England was established. Its doctrines were laid down in the 39 Articles of 1563, a compromise between Roman Catholicism and Protestantism” ("Elizabeth I" 1). In the years that she ruled, the Church of England was established, which is just one reason why her reign was considered to be one of the greatest in English history. During her time, Queen Elizabeth I led one of the biggest exploratory discoveries during her time,“Elizabeth's reign also saw many brave voyages of discovery, including those of Francis Drake, Walter Raleigh and Humphrey Gilbert, particularly to the Americas”(Briscoe 1). The expeditions led to England's colonization and they expanded their trade with other countries. Queen Elizabeth I lived in the time when Shakespeare’s plays were appearing in theaters even going far enough to make sure that Shakespeare company ensured after her death. The Queen went to the performances and the theaters began to thrive. With threats of invasion from Spain and through Ireland, Queen Elizabeth I reign was to be considered dangerous because of the threats. Yet she fought strong and ensured that her country survived
 * Historical: Hannah Stevens**


 * Works Cited:**

Briscoe, Alexandra. “Elizabeth I: An Overview.” //BBC//. BBC Publishing. 17 Feb. 2011. Web. 6 Jan. 2015.

“Elizabeth I.” //The British Monarchy//. n.p. n.d. Web. 5 Jan. 2015.


 * Cultural: Karly Moyers **



Ruling for nearly 50 years, Queen Elizabeth left a lasting impact on the culture of not only her own country, but also the world. In “Elizabeth I: Gender, Power, and Politics”, the author writes “It was specifically Elizabeth’s ability as a woman to exercise power successfully in a man’s world that earned her the votes and commanded the respect of today’s viewers; she scored highest on her bravery and leadership qualities, while the comments of her supporters [...] emphasized her difficulties as a female ruler and her role as ‘the ultimate British feminist icon’” (Doran 1). Through her representation as not only a strong willed woman, but also a fierce ruler, Elizabeth was able to amass quite a huge following made up of not only her own people, but the people of today. This ability streams from her overall impact on many cultures worldwide. While a position of power in Elizabeth’s time was looked at as purely male based, she was able to overcome adversity, showing that even if she was a woman, she could still lead a country. Her stance of being ruler without a King by her side set her country into an uproar, however, many soon accepted her in a place of power, as she made executive decisions in the hopes of constantly improving her homeland. According to Carolyn McDowall, “The Roman Catholics benefited from all of this activity following Catholic Emancipation in 1829 and religious tolerance, as formerly desired by Elizabeth 1 was re-instated. But then there was more. It has directly led to the emergence in the 21st century of respect for all religions and cultures in our world today” (1). Although many thought of Elizabeth as scatterbrained, or just plain psycho for not ruling with a husband by her side, she truly was a driving force for England and Ireland during her time. From her comes an essence of respect never truly executed by the rulers before her. Even today, despite her reign taking place centuries ago, she is still remembered as a Queen of action and focus. She is remembered for her skills and determination as Queen; her rule shown light upon the women of her time, as they were not to be looked at as weak, nor simply created for childbirth. Women truly had the power to run a country, despite the prior beliefs of many. Elizabeth's decisions kept her country thriving, whether those within its walls bolstered her or not. While many remain forgotten for their time upholding a country, Elizabeth is sure to be remembered from culture to culture as one of greatest monarchs in history.


 * Works Cited: **

Doran, Susan. “Elizabeth I: Gender, Power, and Politics.” //History Today//. History Today Mag., 5 May. 2003. Web. 5 Jan. 2015.

McDowall, Carolyn. “Elizabeth I The Iron Queen - Portrait of Power and Influence.” //The Culture Concept Circle//. n.p. 2 June. 2014. Web. 5 Jan. 2015.