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What year did Elizabeth suceed the throne and when did her reign end?
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17 Nov 1558 - 1603, she had a 44 year rule. Succeded the throne from her half sister Mary.
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What were some of Elizabeths personality traits?
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Charismatic, conservative, highly intelligent. She could be subborn, vain, and jealous (especially of younger women).
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What did Elizabeth have power over?
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Government, trade and commerce, currency, parliment, foreign affairs, justice, law, and religion.
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The queens court was said to be one of the ...
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Finest in Europe, Elizabeth always appeared in public in splendid dress.
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What were stately tours?
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Also called progresses where the Queen, Court and Privy council would travel in the south and centre of England to meet the people.
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Who was Mary Queen of Scotts?
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Marys half sister. Associated with the burning of Protestants at the stake. Married Phillip of Spain, and was a threat to Elizabeths throne until her execution.
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Elizabeths reign is associated with...
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Establishment of the church of England, blossoming of english drama and lit, defeat of Spanish Armada and the beginning of Englands rise as a great power in Europe.
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When she came to throne Englands current state...
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Queen poor, realm exhausted, nobility poor, lack of good capts and soldiers, people out of order, justice not carried out, divisons, wars with France and Scotland.
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Elizabeth - also known as
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The woman and the legend. Elizabeth Triumphant.
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What was the Gloriana image?
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Artists required to paint her wearing magnificent clothes and her face not represented as old woman - rather a standardised mask.
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