How did elizabeth 1 prove that a woman could rule in 1587?

Answer 1

ELizabeth I's sex helped her for diplomatic reasons. Her hand in marriage was used as a bartering tool, at times. She also used her love of the people, something that a man would not have offered, to gain support from her people.

Answer 2

During her reign, Elizabeth I gave religious freedom. In her words: "I wish not to open windows in men's souls." Meaning, she didn't care to know what religion her citizens were a part of, because it was their own choice. Many previous and future English rulers tried to force a single religion onto the people, but Elizabeth chose not to. She was the first to do this.

Answer 3

She is Queen not only of England, but also of a number of other countries: first of all the other UK countries, plus of a number of countries who used to be part of the British Empire like Canada and Australia. As a result, the prestige of the British royal House is hugely bigger than that of any other royal family.

Answer 4

she didn't