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Henry Tudor defeats Richard III and takes throne as Henry VII. Citations: Applebee, Arthur N. The Language of Literature. McDougal Littell, 2006.
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Elizabeth I reign begin. This is significant because she was a great leader and had many accomplishments like leading the defeat of the Spanish Armada which was the greatest military feat in history. Citations: Applebee, Arthur N. The Language of Literature. McDougal Littell, 2006.
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Thomas Kyd is born. This is significant becasue he was a very important figure in the development of the Elizbethian era.
Citations: “English Renaissance Timeline: Some Historical and Cultural Dates.” English Renaissance Timeline: Some Historical and Cultural Dates | Great Writers Inspire, writersinspire.org/content/english-renaissance-timeline-some-historical-cultural-dates.
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William Shakespeare is born. This is significant because of the great plays he has written that are still relevant to this day.
Citations: “English Renaissance Timeline: Some Historical and Cultural Dates.” English Renaissance Timeline: Some Historical and Cultural Dates | Great Writers Inspire, writersinspire.org/content/english-renaissance-timeline-some-historical-cultural-dates.
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Northern England rebels on behalf of Mary Queen of Scots.This is significant because Northern England tried to overthrow Elizabeth and replace her with Mary Queen of Scots.
Citations: “English Renaissance Timeline: Some Historical and Cultural Dates.” English Renaissance Timeline: Some Historical and Cultural Dates | Great Writers Inspire, writersinspire.org/content/english-renaissance-timeline-some-historical-cultural-dates.
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The Catholic Church excommunicates Queen Elizabeth I. This is significant because this ends the reign of Elizabeth I.
Citations: “English Renaissance Timeline: Some Historical and Cultural Dates.” English Renaissance Timeline: Some Historical and Cultural Dates | Great Writers Inspire, writersinspire.org/content/english-renaissance-timeline-some-historical-cultural-dates.
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Ben Jonson is born. This is significant because his work made a lasting effect on stage comedy and popularized comedy.
Citations: “English Renaissance Timeline: Some Historical and Cultural Dates.” English Renaissance Timeline: Some Historical and Cultural Dates | Great Writers Inspire, writersinspire.org/content/english-renaissance-timeline-some-historical-cultural-dates
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Bartholomew's Day Massacre occured in England. This was the cause of 10,000 deaths during the French Religion War.
Citations: “English Renaissance Timeline: Some Historical and Cultural Dates.” English Renaissance Timeline: Some Historical and Cultural Dates | Great Writers Inspire, writersinspire.org/content/english-renaissance-timeline-some-historical-cultural-dates.
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Francis Drake brings great treasures to England after his sail around the world. This is significant because he brought great riches to England.
Citations: Applebee, Arthur N. The Language of Literature. McDougal Littell, 2006.
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England is at war with Spain. This is significant because it was a great war between to nations.
Citations: “English Renaissance Timeline: Some Historical and Cultural Dates.” English Renaissance Timeline: Some Historical and Cultural Dates | Great Writers Inspire, writersinspire.org/content/english-renaissance-timeline-some-historical-cultural-dates.
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The Babington Plot to assassinate Queen Elizabeth I and place Mary Queen of Scots on the throne is discovered.
Citations: “English Renaissance Timeline: Some Historical and Cultural Dates.” English Renaissance Timeline: Some Historical and Cultural Dates | Great Writers Inspire, writersinspire.org/content/english-renaissance-timeline-some-historical-cultural-dates.
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English navy defeats Spanish Armada. This is significant because it was a great invasion into England.
Citations: Applebee, Arthur N. The Language of Literature. McDougal Littell, 2006.
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Ireland rebels against England.
Citations: “English Renaissance Timeline: Some Historical and Cultural Dates.” English Renaissance Timeline: Some Historical and Cultural Dates | Great Writers Inspire, writersinspire.org/content/english-renaissance-timeline-some-historical-cultural-dates.
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The Gunpowder Plot is foiled. This was a plot to blow up King James I of England.
Citations: “English Renaissance Timeline: Some Historical and Cultural Dates.” English Renaissance Timeline: Some Historical and Cultural Dates | Great Writers Inspire, writersinspire.org/content/english-renaissance-timeline-some-historical-cultural-dates.
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Macbeth is made. This is significant because it is piece of literature that is used in schools.
Citations: Applebee, Arthur N. The Language of Literature. McDougal Littell, 2006.
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England established Jamestown colony.This is significant because this is when the start of america began or was about to begin.
Citations: Applebee, Arthur N. The Language of Literature. McDougal Littell, 2006.
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England wars with France.This was a great war called the Anglo-French War and mostly was fought on the seas.
Citations: “English Renaissance Timeline: Some Historical and Cultural Dates.” English Renaissance Timeline: Some Historical and Cultural Dates | Great Writers Inspire, writersinspire.org/content/english-renaissance-timeline-some-historical-cultural-dates.
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The English Civil War commences.This is significant because it was a big civil war over the governance if England.
Citations: “English Renaissance Timeline: Some Historical and Cultural Dates.” English Renaissance Timeline: Some Historical and Cultural Dates | Great Writers Inspire, writersinspire.org/content/english-renaissance-timeline-some-historical-cultural-dates.
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Charles I executed. This then led to the start of the reign of Charles II which is what restored the monarchy.
Citations: Applebee, Arthur N. The Language of Literature. McDougal Littell, 2006.
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Monarchy restored with the accession of Charles II. This is significant because it restored the monarchy of England
Citations: Applebee, Arthur N. The Language of Literature. McDougal Littell, 2006.
Pic: https://www.onthisday.com/people/charles-ii
