Queen Elizabeth I by Mailey Trieu

Queen Elizabeth I

adluong100 — 2019-04-23 15:50:32 UTC

Amberlynn's Research Question:
Who was Queen Elizabeth, and what her most significant contributions to society?

Early Life

adluong100 — 2019-04-23 15:50:54 UTC

Queen Elizabeth was born on September 3 in 1533. Her father was the king of England, and her mother was Anne Boleyn. For producing a female heir, King Henry executed Anne Boleyn and relinquished Elizabeth's status as a princess. The court and Henry himself expressed disappointment, for everyone anticipated a boy. After her father's death, Elizabeth's sister, Mary, became the Queen of England. Mary accused Elizabeth of plotting her murder, and imprisoned Elizabeth until her death. Elizabeth then began her reign as queen at the age of 25. Once crowned, Queen Elizabeth I went forward in proposing new changes to her kingdom. For instance, she formed a religious policy, wanting both Catholicism and Protestantism, and enforced the "Acts of Supremacy and Uniformity (1559), the introduction of the Prayer Book of 1559, and the Thirty-Nine Articles (1563) were all Protestant in doctrine, but preserved many traditionally Catholic ceremonies. Although a Protestant she did not persecute Catholics with conviction - she adopted a moderate approach” (Elizabethan Era).

Accomplishments

adluong100 — 2019-04-23 23:24:08 UTC

Elizabeth was known for many things, such as being a patron for the arts and an excellent military commander. For example, Elizabeth defeated the Spanish Armada in 1588. One source states: "A major accomplishment was the defeat of the Spanish Armada of 132 by the English fleet of 34 ships and 163 armed merchant vessels under Lord Howard of Effingham, Sir Francis Drake, and Sir John Hawkins” (Elizabethian Era). On another note, Elizabeth loved seeing plays, and supported artistic movements and projects. Thus, the number of poets and artists greatly increased during her rule.

Queen Elizabeth I

adluong100 — 2019-04-23 23:37:26 UTC

Mailey's Reasearch Question:
How was Queen Elizabeth’s life as a royal and viewed by her subjects?

Link to Google Doc

adluong100 — 2019-04-23 23:38:22 UTC

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QYVwhuKl6cGKbFm4UHRdWtVPmlujpci-ZYhTJQvyMj4/edit?usp=sharing

Cited Sources

adluong100 — 2019-04-23 23:41:09 UTC

1. "Accomplishments of Queen Elizabeth I" Elizabethian Era UK, Np, Nd, 23 April 2019, <http://www.elizabethan-era.org.uk/accomplishments-of-queen-elizabeth-i.htm>
2. Briscoe, Alexandra, "BBC History Elizabeth I- An Overview" BBC, Np, 17 Feb. 2011, 23 April 2019, <http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/british/tudors/elizabeth_i_01.shtml>

adluong100 — 2019-04-24 04:30:08 UTC

adluong100 — 2019-04-24 04:31:33 UTC

Life as a Royal and Relations to the Public

mtrieu100 — 2019-04-24 07:26:04 UTC

As many can expect from royalty, Queen Elizabeth I grew up with high expectations of herself in order to prove she is prepared to rule a kingdom. Granted, she wasn't able to rule since her status as a princess was removed for a bit by King Henry. Certainly with royalty bringing along riches, Elizabeth I demonstrated delight in adorning herself in elegance. Unlike her predecessors, Elizabeth I 'was different kind of Queen: quick-witted, clever and able to use feminine wiles to get her own way. Elizabeth I could be as ruthless and calculating as any king before her but at the same time she was vain, sentimental and easily swayed by flattery.” (Briscoe) During her youth, Elizabeth I was provided a substantially high education- an advantage of royalty, short to say. One of the most prominent skills she learned was public speaking, despite uncommon for women back then.
At her coronation, Queen Elizabeth invited guests ranging from the nobles to even the poorest of commoners to strengthen her ties to her subjects. Not only was this beneficial politically, but she felt it was a need to tend to their welfare and soon, much of her kingdom adored her. "She was ahead of her time in her grasp of public relations, and her popularity had remained undimmed. 'I am already bound unto a husband which is the Kingdom of England. This I account the glory of my crown, that I have reigned with your loves,' she said in her Golden Speech of 1601.” (Briscoe). One of her influential speeches, Queen Elizabeth I demonstrated her devotion to her subjects and it's no surprise that her people view her with such high praise. Her accomplishments completed cemented the legacy she left with her subjects as well as history and it's no doubt that Elizabeth I made a pleasant impression.

mtrieu100 — 2019-04-24 08:01:25 UTC

mtrieu100 — 2019-04-24 08:02:27 UTC