Elizabeth I's reign was marked by her ascension to the English throne, religious reforms, and the defeat of the Spanish Armada. Born to Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn, she overcame early challenges and became a revered monarch. Her Elizabethan Religious Settlement established Protestantism in England, while her imprisonment and execution of Mary Queen of Scots secured her position. Elizabeth's support of maritime ventures and the arts led to the English Renaissance and the establishment of England as a naval power.
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Elizabeth I was born to King Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn, and was initially third in line for the throne
Mother's Execution and Father's Marriages
Elizabeth's mother was executed when she was two and a half years old, and her father married four more times
Despite the upheavals in her early life, Elizabeth received a thorough education from prominent tutors
Elizabeth's father's decision to break with the Roman Catholic Church led to religious turmoil in England
Acts of Supremacy and Uniformity
The Acts of Supremacy and Uniformity established the Church of England's independence from Rome and a moderate form of Protestantism as the national faith
Despite the Elizabethan Religious Settlement, Elizabeth faced opposition from both Catholic and radical Protestant factions throughout her reign
Mary Queen of Scots, with a strong claim to the English throne, posed a significant threat to Elizabeth's reign
Mary's marriage to the French Dauphin threatened to bring England under French Catholic influence
After 19 years of captivity, Mary was executed in 1587 due to her involvement in conspiracies against Elizabeth's rule
Elizabeth I encouraged maritime ventures and saw the establishment of the East India Company, leading to British trade dominance in Asia
The English victory over the Spanish Armada in 1588 secured England's independence and established it as a formidable maritime power
Elizabeth's reign saw the consolidation of the Protestant Reformation, defeat of foreign threats, and cultural flourishing, leaving a lasting legacy on British national identity
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The future Queen, ______ I, was born on ______ 7, 1533, at ______ Palace.
Elizabeth
September
Greenwich
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Her mother, ______ Boleyn, was the second spouse of ______ VIII and was executed when Elizabeth was very young.
Anne
Henry
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Elizabeth I began her reign on ______ 17, 1558, after the demise of her half-sister, ______ I.
November
Mary
