The Renaissance is a period in history that is known for changing art, architecture, and the view of many things. The Renaissance was a time of rebirth that took place from the fourteenth century to the seventeenth century. One of the well known leaders of the time was Queen Isabella I of Castile. Isabella I was a powerful leader because of her contributions to exploration, her self-confidence, and her ability to unify Spain.
Isabella I lived during an era when views and techniques of art and architecture expanded. The word Renaissance comes from a Latin word meaning revival or rebirth (Armento, et al. 99). Ideas of the Renaissance began in Italy, and spread all throughout Europe (Frey 312). Many of these ideas would not have spread if they …show more content…
After her father died, Isabella refused to be queen, because she said as long as her brother Henry was still living she would never be queen of Castile (“Isabella I of Castile: The Queen that sponsored Columbus”). She did this because she did not think that her brother was a kind person and that he was not helping her in any way. While her brother was still king, she wished to marry Ferdinand of Aragon, and although she did not have the king’s blessing, she married him anyway. Because of this, her brother threatened that he would throw her in the dungeon for not listening to him, but he knew he would be looked down upon so he did not (Isabella of castile). The fact that Isabella went against her brother’s wishes regardless of any potential punishment shows that she was confidence. Another way she displayed confidence and showed power is that despite not having a good education when she was younger, as a teen she taught herself Latin (Mayo). Isabella did this to better her own education that she missed out on as a child and teen. This is why Isabella is such a supporter and sponsors education and the …show more content…
The Inquisition was set up in 15th century in Spain by Isabella and Ferdinand, to punish Jews and Muslims for not being Catholic. Before the Inquisition, the Pope recognized Isabella I and Ferdinand II for their attempts to purify Catholicism in Spain (Mayo). During the Spanish Inquisition they accused any non Catholics of being against them and their church (“Isabella I” Spanish website). They did this so they would be able to soon kick all of non Catholics out. Isabella announced that if the people of Spain did not change and or re-announce their religion as Catholics, they would have the risk of getting torchered or even getting killed (“Isabella I” Spanish website). In 1492 Isabella and Ferdinand expelled all Jews from Spain by using burning, torture, and forced conversations (Armento 352). “Bitter over the expulsion, Many Jews vowed to never live in Spain ever again” (“Ferdinand and Isabella order expulsion of Jews from Spain”). They did this, because they believed that it was not fair that they had to leave because of their
Isabella I lived during an era when views and techniques of art and architecture expanded. The word Renaissance comes from a Latin word meaning revival or rebirth (Armento, et al. 99). Ideas of the Renaissance began in Italy, and spread all throughout Europe (Frey 312). Many of these ideas would not have spread if they …show more content…
After her father died, Isabella refused to be queen, because she said as long as her brother Henry was still living she would never be queen of Castile (“Isabella I of Castile: The Queen that sponsored Columbus”). She did this because she did not think that her brother was a kind person and that he was not helping her in any way. While her brother was still king, she wished to marry Ferdinand of Aragon, and although she did not have the king’s blessing, she married him anyway. Because of this, her brother threatened that he would throw her in the dungeon for not listening to him, but he knew he would be looked down upon so he did not (Isabella of castile). The fact that Isabella went against her brother’s wishes regardless of any potential punishment shows that she was confidence. Another way she displayed confidence and showed power is that despite not having a good education when she was younger, as a teen she taught herself Latin (Mayo). Isabella did this to better her own education that she missed out on as a child and teen. This is why Isabella is such a supporter and sponsors education and the …show more content…
The Inquisition was set up in 15th century in Spain by Isabella and Ferdinand, to punish Jews and Muslims for not being Catholic. Before the Inquisition, the Pope recognized Isabella I and Ferdinand II for their attempts to purify Catholicism in Spain (Mayo). During the Spanish Inquisition they accused any non Catholics of being against them and their church (“Isabella I” Spanish website). They did this so they would be able to soon kick all of non Catholics out. Isabella announced that if the people of Spain did not change and or re-announce their religion as Catholics, they would have the risk of getting torchered or even getting killed (“Isabella I” Spanish website). In 1492 Isabella and Ferdinand expelled all Jews from Spain by using burning, torture, and forced conversations (Armento 352). “Bitter over the expulsion, Many Jews vowed to never live in Spain ever again” (“Ferdinand and Isabella order expulsion of Jews from Spain”). They did this, because they believed that it was not fair that they had to leave because of their