What are some of Queen Elizabeths accomplishments?

Answer 1

Queen Elizabeth I was considered the greatest ruler of her time. She accomplished many things that benefitted England:

-Ended the war with France and was a diplomatic genius in handling European countries.

-Brought back the Church of England, by signing law called the "Religious Settlement".

-Refused to ever marry. She used her single status as a tool in foreign policies and used courtship as part of her diplomatic game.

-Dubbed herself "The Virgin Queen" after dedicating herself to be married to England.

-Sent an army to help Protestants in the Dutch Netherlands to fight the Spaniards.

-Destroyed the "Spanish Armada" when the Spaniards came to attack England.

-Encouraged English literature and world exploration.

-Sponsored the establishment of a colony in the New World and Sir Francis Drake's voyage around the world.

-Encouraged Sir Walter Raleigh to send settlers to America, setting up the great colonial empire-later becoming THE United States of America.

Answer 2

Queen Elizabeth I proclaimed England's official religion as Protestantism. She built the English Armada and defeated the Spanish Armada. She also supported explorers and expanded the British empire.