Why was Queen Elizabeth 1 important?

Answer 1

Queen Elizabeth I lead England as a woman, in what was very much a man's world. In a speech to her troops at Tilbury she famously said:

"I know I have the body but of a weak and feeble woman; but I have the heart and stomach of a king, and of a king of England too."

The "Elizabethan Age" was also known as the "Golden Age", because England's economy prospered and Elizabeth I's court became the centre for musicians, writer and scholars. Her reign witnessed widespread increase in literacy and great achievements in the arts - great poets and playwrights emerged during her era such as William Shakespeare, Edmund Spenser and Christopher Marlowe.

As well as encouraging the arts, a renaissance in scientific thinking was encouraged and important men such as Sir Francis Bacon and Dr John Dee came to prominence.

While Queen Elizabeth I established Protestantism as the country's religion, she adopted a moderate religious policy and did not persecute Catholics with conviction. The Acts of Supremacy and Uniformity (1559), the introduction of the Prayer Book of 1559, and the Thirty-Nine Articles (1563) were all Protestant in doctrine, but preserved many traditionally Catholic ceremonies.

The reign of Queen Elizabeth I also saw significant expansion overseas. Great explorers were encouraged such as Sir Francis Drake, Sir Walter Raleigh, Sir John Hawkins, Sir Humphrey Gilbert and Sir Richard Greenville. She permitted establishment of the first English colony in North America, along with the creation of the British East India Company - the joint-stock company that would eventually colonise India.

Militarily she achieved recognition for England as a leading power in Europe. A major accomplishment was the defeat of the Spanish Armada of 1588 by the English fleet of 34 ships and 163 armed merchant vessels under Lord Howard of Effingham, Sir Francis Drake, and Sir John Hawkins. The English navy defeated further attempts at invasion in 1596 and 1597.

Her reign also saw several rebellions - the Irish "The Rising of the North" and the Essex rebellion - all of which she defeated.

Answer 2

1. She was The Virgin Queen, Gloriana, or Good Queen Bess, and was immortalised by Edmund Spenser as the Faerie Queene (she remained unmarried because she was determined to turn England into a great nation on her own without a man).

2. She was the first and last female monarch from the House of Tudor to rule as a protestant queen.

3. She reigned for almost 45 years, during a period marked by increases in English power and influence worldwide, as well as great religious turmoil within England.

4. Elizabeth's reign is referred to as the Elizabethan era or the Golden Age of Elizabeth. Playwrights William Shakespeare, Christopher Marlowe, and Ben Jonson all flourished during this era; Francis Drake became the first Englishman to circumnavigate the globe; Francis Bacon laid out his philosophical and political views; and English colonisation of North America took place under Sir Walter Raleigh and Sir Humphrey Gilbert

5. Elizabeth was a decisive ruler. Her favourite motto was video et taceo ("I see and keep silent"). This quality, viewed with impatience by her counsellors, often saved her from political and marital misalliances.

6. She created The Act of Uniformity 1559, to which she gave assent shortly after ascending the throne, required the use of the Protestant Book of Common Prayer in church services.

7. She was the first Queen to assumed the title "Supreme Governor of the Church of England", rather than "Supreme Head", primarily because several bishops and many members of the public felt that a woman could not be the head of the Church.

8. She created The Act of Supremacy 1559 was passed requiring public officials to take an oath acknowledging the Sovereign's control over the Church or face severe punishment.

9. She made a famous Golden Speech to Parliament in November, 1601, the 68-year old monarch promised reforms and reflected on her long reign when she became unpopular.

10. Elizabeth was a successful monarch, helping steady the nation even after inheriting an enormous national debt from her sister Mary. Under her, England managed to avoid a crippling Spanish invasion. Elizabeth was also able to prevent the outbreak of a religious or civil war on English soil.

Answer 3

because she made a cure for the people and since for her bravery she was made queen for inventing the medicine for the black death disease,etc.Though it took her 5 years to make, she WA sucessful for the medicine which saved lives of millions of people.To this 1789 and after her death she was honored for making the medicing which led them to make a statue for her honor which today is in England

Answer 4

Queen Elizabeth II is important because she is Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain & Northern Ireland as well as being Queen of Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Jamaica and Her Other Realms and Territories.

Answer 5

Queen Elizabeth I is most famously known being a virgin queen, or more importantly, ruling England without a man by her side. She also opposed the Roman Catholic Church by practicing Protestantism, and defeating the Spanish Inquisitors who were invading England.

Answer 6

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- queen elizabeth was inprotant because she was very genouris and kind and everyone loved her

Answer 7

Elizabeth I, was important from her birth in 1533. She was the only surviving child of Henry VIII by his 2nd queen, Anne Boleyn.

Answer 8

because she was a queen! all queens should be remembered!!

Answer 9

I think its because of her marriage and politics. But i would like to no the same thing!!!!.