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11) Accomplishments of the 'Golden Age' - Coggle Diagram
11) Accomplishments of the 'Golden Age'
Art
Portraits - including detailed miniature ones - became very popular and often contained symbolism
Decorative silverware and textiles became important signs of wealth and culture in the homes of the rich
Peace, Power and Pride
Before the Tudors, there was conflict over the throne.The reigns of Henry VIII,Edward VI and Mary I brought stability and security to the county
England's growing wealth and military success made many of Elizabeth's subjects very proud
Science and Technology
Significant breakthroughs in navigation, astronomy and a growing understanding of magnetism
Improved printing presses allowed new ideas to spread quickly
Education
Seen as increasingly important
Wealth boys and some girls received an education but the poor didn't
Literature
Many great plays were written during Elizabeth's reign and are still performed today
Poetry was very popular. many nobles wrote poetry and some, such as Shakespeare, wrote sonnets
Buildings
Many great stately homes, such as hardwick hall, were built during this period
For the first time, houses were not built with defence in mind
Theatre
Theatre became popular with all levels of society
The first permanent theatres were built
Exploration
Europeans discovered new lands and new peoples
England became a major power in the world