Elizabeth I became the queen of England in 1558 at the age of twenty-five. It was not a peaceful time for a young woman to burden the responsibility for ruling a kingdom. Religious conflicts‚ a huge balance deficit‚ and heavy losses in a war with France degraded England a lot. But by the time of Elizabeth’s death forty-five years later‚ England had experienced one of the greatest periods in its venerable history. People often think this great queen Elizabeth I must have been an impeccable monarch
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sources suggest that it was James I’s extravagant giving was the cause of his financial problems? On the face of it the sources seem to disagree on this issue. Sources ten and twelve seem to show that James’ extravagant giving was the cause of his financial problems however source eleven seems to show that it was not James’ extravagant giving that caused his financial problems. In source ten‚ ‘Matthew Hutton’ states that‚ “His Majesty’s subjects hear and fear that King James’ heroical and excellent
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When Elizabeth I took the crown in 1558 she was faced with many dilemmas - England was a country in religious turmoil; not only had it just been ruled by three monarchs in under a decade‚ but it had been ruled by different religions. After the death of Henry VII‚ who had created the Act of Supremacy declaring the Monarch the sole Head of the Church of England and therefore undermining the power of the Pope‚ Edward VI took the crown and England was converted into a Protestant country. There were rebellions
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To what extent were the Scots guilty of naivety in their dealings with Edward I in the period 1286 – 1292? “The Crown of medieval Scotland is dominated by the crisis of inheritance of 1286 to 1292‚ events which in turn provoked the bitter Wars of Independence against England.”1 *** The actions of the Scottish kingdom towards Edward I and England within the time period of 1286 – 1292 has provided a basis of great scrutiny and speculation over the years. With the death of Alexander III‚ Scotland
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“In the years 1547-1558‚ English government was at its most effective during the rule of Mary I” How valid is this statement? (45 marks) Government is the governing body of a nation‚ and during Tudor England‚ the government was the monarch‚ due to royal prerogative. Also‚ for a government to be classed as effective‚ it must have been successful in achieving a desired outcome. I believe that Edward was a more effective monarch than Mary between 1550 and 1553 due to the work of Northumberland‚ because
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Illustrate and Evaluate the Key Aspects of Angelo’s Character Revealed in Act I‚ Referring Both to his Own Words and to what others say about Him. Angelo is portrayed as a lifeless‚ emotionless man of power‚ who was inappropriately given an important role that many feel he should not have been given. He is depicted as unnecessarily strict but also untrained and unready for the role that he has been given‚ trying to gain a reputation as a firm leader but making himself hated along the way. What
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us branches‚ letting us stretch and grow and reach new heights.” ~ Pauline R. Kezer. In the 16th century‚ rulers in Europe claimed divine rights. These rights were claimed and raised a league of absolute rulers and one of them was the monarchs of England. Certain customs remained constant from this age of absolute rulers. However‚ many events caused an explosion in Britain’s history. Wars‚ government‚ taxes‚ and entertainment are just a few of the foremost events that made up Great Britain’s history
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Research Paper * 1542 * 8 December; Mary Stuart is born at Linlithgow Palace * 14 December; James V‚ King of Scots‚ Mary’s father‚ dies at 31 * 1543 * Mary crowned Queen of Scots * 1546 * Cardinal Beaton is murdered; ascendancy of pro-French party * 1547 * January; King Henry VIII of England dies * March; King Francis I of France dies * 10 September; battle of Pinkie; Scots defeated by English forces led by duke of Somerset;
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Royal Coat of Arms Investigation Questions 1. What does the lion represent? Why would the rulers of England include so many of them on the Coat of Arms? The lion represents dauntless courage. England wanted to show its bravery and strength against other countries who wanted to intimidate the UK. 2. What does the fleur-de-lis represent? Why is it featured on the Coat of Arms of British rulers? The fleur-de-lis was first introduced by Edward III in 1340 as his lineage was also a part of France’s
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in their home country. For instance‚ New England was made up of Pilgrims and Puritans‚ while Maryland consisted of devout Catholics. In the case of the Puritans‚ their migration from England to the New World was primarily the result of James VI of Scotland becoming the King of England (hereafter referred to as King James I of England) after the death of Elizabeth I‚ who left behind no heir to the throne. The Puritans were initially pleased with King James’ taking of the throne‚ because his country
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