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ELIZABETH I - Coggle Diagram
ELIZABETH I
DEFEAT OF THE SPANISH ARMADA
In 1558 ,Spain attempt to invade England with a large fleet
English navy, better armed,defeated the Armada
This victory confirmed England's naval supremacy
Elizabeth died in 1603
Naming the Protestant King of Scotland ,James (son of Mary ) as her successor
She was loved by her people
She brought unity and glory to England
The virgin queen
She ruled from 1558 to 1603
Of ten considered England's golden age due to
Stability
Religious tolerance
Naval victories
Became queen at 25
She solidified the Reformation by reintroducing the Acts of Supremacy and Uniformity
MARRIAGE
She recived many marriage proposals
But viewed marriage as dangerous
She chose to remain unmarried
Earning the title "Virgin queen"
EXPLORATION AND SEA POWER
She encouraged exploration
Sir Walter Releigh sought gold in South America
Sir John Hawkins traded Africa slaves in America
Sir Francis Drake became the first Englishman to circumnavigate the globe and capturated Spanish treasure
DANGER FROM SCOTLAND
Mary (Queen of Scots) had a clain to the English throne
After being forced to abdicate ,she sought Elizabeth's help but was imprisoned
Mary became the center of conspiracies and was executed for treason in 1587
ROYAL PROGRESS and PROPAGANIA
She toured the country regularly ,known as "Royal progress
To display her power and recive hospitality from her subjects