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Explore the life of Elizabeth I, from her tumultuous early years and rise to the throne to her influential reign as the 'Virgin Queen.' Delve into her religious policies, the Elizabethan Religious Settlement, and her handling of domestic issues, including the Poor Laws. Discover her role in the defeat of the Spanish Armada and her lasting legacy in English history, culture, and the establishment of England as a global power.
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Elizabeth's birth and status were constantly contested due to her father's actions and marriages
The Catholic Church's refusal to acknowledge Elizabeth's legitimacy
Elizabeth's legitimacy was questioned due to her father's annulment of his marriage to Catherine of Aragon
The issue of succession and potential threats to the Protestant establishment
Elizabeth's decision not to marry or produce an heir led to concerns about the future of the Protestant monarchy
Elizabeth implemented policies to address economic challenges and provide for the welfare of her subjects
Elizabeth used her unmarried status and belief in divine right to reinforce her authority as a female monarch
Elizabeth reinstated Protestantism as the state religion and allowed some private Catholic practices in an effort to establish religious uniformity
Elizabeth endorsed laws to provide for the welfare of the poor and veterans, reflecting her concern for the well-being of her subjects
Elizabeth's cousin, Mary, Queen of Scots, posed a potential threat to the Protestant establishment and was ultimately executed
Elizabeth's victory over the Spanish Armada solidified England's position as a significant power and was seen as a providential endorsement of her reign
Elizabeth's patronage of the arts and political astuteness led to a flourishing of literature and science, leaving a lasting impact on England's global influence