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Period: Sep 7, 1533 to
The Life of Queen Elizabeth
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1558
Becomes Queen
Queen Mary dies, leading to Elizabeth being next in line for the throne. However many problems were left from Mary's reign for her to deal with right away. This was the beginning of her influence throughout Europe. -
1559
Act of Supremacy and Act of Uniformity
These acts settled the dispute between the catholics and protestants in England. Settling the dispute allowed a wave of peace and rest fall over the nation since there was not constant tension and butting heads. It helped created nationalism and prosperity. -
Defeat of Spanish Armada
The defeat of the Spanish Armada by the British Navy helped establish England as a superior and center of power in Europe. It triggered the shift of political and economic power. England now had the influence to negotiate and trade throughout the nations as a result of Elizabeths actions. -
Approves Charter for East India Company
This company grew to become one of the most powerful and influential trading companies worldwide. It traded with nations around the world and continued to contribute to the growth of power and money in England -
The Golden Speech
Queen Elizabeth spoke one her last but most famous speeches. It summed up her as a person and a queen while saying goodbye to the nation. She never married or had kids so she choose James I to be her heir even though she had his mother assassinated.