What did Elizabeth I do as a queen?

Answer 1

A brief summary.

- Created a solution to the catholic/protestant divide in religion by making a compromise.

- Defeated the Spanish armada.

- Started the English colonisation of America (not very successful).

- Helped the Netherlands gain independence.

- Executed her relatives: The duke of Norfolk and Mary queen of Scots

- Triggered the downfall of the spanish empire and the rise of the british empire.

- Essentially unified Scotland and Britain.

Answer 2

Set a splendid example of duty, discipline and good humour in a bewilderingly fast-changing society across sixty years, currently being celebrated as her Diamond Jubilee.