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In 1533, Francisco Pizarro conquered the mighty Incan Empire. The king of the Incans was killed and the rest of the Incans retreated. After this event took place more Spanish conquistadors conquered the natives of South America. (Patterns of Interaction pg 486)
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On September 7th, 1533, Elizabeth is born. Her parents were King Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn. She was born a Greenwich Palace. (A Book of Famous Queens)
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In 1543, Nicolaus Copernicus published his book on the heliocentric theory. The heliocentric stated that the sun was the enter of the solar system. This went against religious teachings and inspired people for the next 150 years until the theory was proven. (Patterns of Interaction pg 546)
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In 1558, Mary, Elizabeth's sister and former queen died. Elizabeth was next in place and gladly became queen. She was 25 at the time. (English History)
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When Elizabeth's sister dies, and Elizabeth took control, she created the Anglican Church. This church was a mixture of Protestantism and Catholicism ideas. This event caused the people of England to take a quick liking to her. (Religion Facts)
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On January 13th, 1559 Elizabeth was given the crown of England. Even though she had been ruling England since her sister's death, she only acquired the throne a few months after her sister's death. She was coronated in Westminster Hall, England. (Tudor History)
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In 1566, the queen refuses to marry. She told her people she would marry soon after she became queen. This showed that she was powerful on her own. (Spartacus Educational)
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In 1577, Queen Elizabeth decided to send Francis Drake on a voyage to collect valuables and claim land for England. Drake ended up getting lots of treasure. He claimed California for England. He became the first Englishman to circumspect the world. (History.com)
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On March 28th, 1584, Ivan the Terrible, czar of Russia died. He died in Moscow, Russia. With no heirs, the crown went to another family. (Czars and Czarinas of Russia pg 51)
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The queen starts a war with the Spanish. It began when English troops journeyed to the Netherlands. The Treaty of Nonsuch was signed by Elizabeth and the Dutch. (Geni)
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The Spanish Armada was one of the strongest naval forces in the world at the time. When the Spanish king sent his fleet to England, they were badly defeated. This became one of the greatest battles in history and is still famous to this day. (BBC)
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Zacharias Janssen invented something that would change the world of science forever. In 1590 he invented the microscope. This tool is very important and is still used today. (Patterns of Interaction pg 549)
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In 1601, William Shakespeare published one of his most famous plays, "Hamlet". His work showed Renaissance ideas. His plays are still read today and influence people everywhere. He was the most famous playwright of all time. (Patterns of Interactions pg 426)
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In 1601, Elizabeth made her golden speech about her reign. It was her last time speaking in public. She said, "It is not my desire to live or reign longer than my life and reign shall be for your good. And though you have had, and may have, many mightier and wiser princes sitting in this seat, yet you never had, nor shall have, any that will love you better." (History Today)
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In 1603, the Tokugawa regime begins. The regime consisted of the emperor, shogun, daimyo, peasants, merchants, and artisans. It lasted for about 200 years. (Patterns of Interaction)
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On March 13th, 1603, the famous queen died in Richmond. She lived to be 70 years old. Her reign lasted for 45 years. (A Book of Famous Queens)
