Good Queen Bess

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1. Good Queen Bess
2. Popularly known as Good Queen Bess,
3. Elizabeth was born in Greenwich, England, near
4. Elizabeth was not even 3 years old
5. Elizabeth spent her early years at Hatfield
6. Henry died in 1547, leaving the throne
7. Elizabeth took command. She was determined to
8. Although Elizabeth restored England to Protestantism, she
9. There were many men who wished to
10. During the first 30 years of Elizabeth's
11. In 1588 the Armada sailed into the
12. Many forms of art flourished during Elizabeth's
13. The last years of Elizabeth's reign were
14. She continued to make brilliant speeches and
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16. Презентация выполнена: Балабанова Ольга Юрьевна, учитель английского
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Popularly known as Good Queen Bess, Elizabeth I ruled England for almost 45 years. Living in a period of much religious conflict and political plotting, she not only kept her

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Слайд 1Good Queen Bess
(1533–1603)
Balabanova Olga, school №6, Apatity

Слайд 2 Popularly known as Good Queen Bess, Elizabeth I ruled

England for almost 45 years. Living in a period of

much religious conflict and political plotting, she not only kept her own power but also made England a more important country.

Popularly known as Good Queen Bess, Elizabeth I ruled England for almost 45 years. Living in

Слайд 3Elizabeth was born in Greenwich, England, near London, on September

7, 1533. Her father was King Henry VIII. Elizabeth's mother,

Anne Boleyn, was the second of the king's six wives. Elizabeth had an older sister, Mary, who was the daughter of Henry's first wife.

Elizabeth was born in Greenwich, England, near London, on September 7, 1533. Her father was King Henry

Слайд 4Elizabeth was not even 3 years old when her mother

was beheaded at Henry's order. Henry then married a third

wife, who gave birth to a son named Edward. Both Edward and Mary stood between Elizabeth and the throne of England.

Elizabeth was not even 3 years old when her mother was beheaded at Henry's order. Henry then

Слайд 5Elizabeth spent her early years at Hatfield in a separate

household from the king. Although Henry paid little attention to

Elizabeth, he provided her with excellent tutors. She was instructed in history and philosophy, receiving the kind of education normally reserved for male heirs. She also learned several other languages, including Greek, Latin, French, and Italian.

Elizabeth spent her early years at Hatfield in a separate household from the king. Although Henry paid

Слайд 6Henry died in 1547, leaving the throne to Edward, his

only son. But the boy king lived only until 1553.

Upon his death, Mary became queen. She at once made Catholicism the state religion. Suspecting her Protestant half-sister of plotting against her, Mary had Elizabeth imprisoned in the Tower of London for two months. Even after her release, Elizabeth was watched closely.

Henry died in 1547, leaving the throne to Edward, his only son. But the boy king lived

Слайд 7Elizabeth took command. She was determined to be queen in

fact as well as in name. She was both cautious

and clever. She understood economics and was extremely careful with government spending. She took the wise step of gathering a group of experienced and trustworthy advisers.

Elizabeth took command. She was determined to be queen in fact as well as in name. She

Слайд 8Although Elizabeth restored England to Protestantism, she was not a

radical religious reformer. The Church of England kept many features

of Catholicism, including bishops and archbishops. This moderation, however, failed to please many of the Catholics in England, who made trouble throughout her reign.

Although Elizabeth restored England to Protestantism, she was not a radical religious reformer. The Church of England

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There were many men who wished to marry the young

monarch. Some were foreign princes who were looking to ally

their countries with hers. Others were Englishmen who wanted to increase their power. The marriage issue was important to the English. Elizabeth never married.

There were many men who wished to marry the young monarch. Some were foreign princes who were

Слайд 10During the first 30 years of Elizabeth's reign, England built

up its sea power. As trade improved, Englishmen gained self-confidence

and sailed their ships across the seas to the West Indies. There they came into conflict with Spain and other colonial powers and challenged their control over trade in the area.

During the first 30 years of Elizabeth's reign, England built up its sea power. As trade improved,

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In 1588 the Armada sailed into the English Channel. The

English ships were smaller than the Spanish ships, but they

were also newer in design, faster, and more heavily armed. In the nine-day battle the Spanish suffered terrible losses. Only a few ships managed to return to Spain. The defeat of the Spanish Armada thus became the crowning glory of the Elizabeth's reign.

In 1588 the Armada sailed into the English Channel. The English ships were smaller than the Spanish

Слайд 12Many forms of art flourished during Elizabeth's reign over England,

but the literature of the period is especially noteworthy. William

Shakespeare was the greatest Elizabethan writer, but many others also wrote works that are still read and performed hundreds of years later.

Many forms of art flourished during Elizabeth's reign over England, but the literature of the period is

Слайд 13The last years of Elizabeth's reign were troubled by scandals

and attempted revolts. During the 1590s, England's economy also suffered.

Bad harvests, increasing prices, peasant unrest, and high taxes all contributed to the decline. As a result of these troubles, the Parliament increasingly criticized the queen's policies and leadership.