Queen I : The Challenges Of Queen Elizabeth I

Back in the Middle Ages, rulers of many country were men and/or boys. For a women to be in power was usually a last resort. Elizabeth I fell under this situation and became the Queen of England. As people have regarded females, many disliked the idea of a women becoming the leader of England which has forced Elizabeth to use her power and authority to assert her position whereas people who have accepted Queen Elizabeth I has allowed her to act kind, sympathetic, and proud. Majority of the people during the time period were misogyny

One factor Elizabeth had to face, which was seen as a huge disadvantage, was her gender. This was because the society was very patriarchal, male dominated, meaning that she was seen as week and less capable of being a good leader. This was a problem for Elizabeth as she had to do more to prove that she could be a good leader. This leads onto the fact that her sister Mary wasn’t a good leader so therefore there were low expectations of Elizabeth, This also meant Elizabeth had a lot to prove in order to be a good leader.

Elizabeth’s character was a mystery to most people at the time she inherited the throne. She had learned to keep her own council, control her emotions, and always behaved cautiously, thus being able to disprove all rumors about her. Always dignified and stately, she could be vain, willful, dictatorial, temperamental, and imperious. She had courage, both in her decisions, and in the face of danger. Possessing an innate of humanity, she was not normally cruel, unlike most rulers of her day. Most regarded her to be unusually tolerant in that age of religious conflict. She saw herself as one who was always honest and honorable, who

Elizabeth was a different kind of Queen: quick-witted, clever and able to use feminine wiles to get her own way. Elizabeth could be as ruthless and calculating as any king before her but at the same time she was vain, sentimental and easily

Elizabeth I is considered a Machiavellian queen; she placed the political unity of England above any other aspect of her kingdom, including religion. Elizabeth I’s reign was influenced politically and religiously, in respect to ideas about gender. Elizabeth, daughter of Henry VIII, responded authoritatively to any opposition she faced.

In her speech to Parliament in 1559, she claims that she has already been married to England (Document 7). This means that she will take care of England like a dutiful wife would care for her husband. However, because it was published after her death, the purpose of this document was to explain the legacy of Queen Elizabeth, and how great of a ruler she was despite being a woman. Another response to views on women in leadership was the execution of her cousin Mary, Queen of Scots, due to the threat Elizabeth felt from Mary in an attempt of assassination. This shows how Elizabeth is able to make the most difficult decisions, which is a skill required to have when ruling over a nation. One must also note that women were viewed as weak emotional human beings. But Elizabeth showed that she was not weak by executing her family member and thus, shows her sense of duty to her kingdom. Another example of a positive response was at the start of her reign, when England was on the verge of bankruptcy, due to the financial destruction caused by the previous Tudor reigns. Nonetheless, she managed to make England debt-free, proving that she had the capability of dealing with difficult monetary tasks and therefore, responded to the opinions of women not being able to rule successfully. Finally, before the invasion of the

One of the biggest challenges Elizabeth faced during her reign was the misogyny against her brought about by religious institutions and figures. Bishops from the Church of England showed this by writing in The Second Book of Homilies “but as for wives, they must obey their husbands, and cease from commanding, and perform subjection.” (doc 3) this statement told women that they were not equal to men, that men must make all the decision for the women leaving women only to do as asked by a man, therefore clearly stating women are incapable of ruling a country or even a household the archbishops of York also believed that women should not lead but rather stand behind their husbands Nicholas Heath said

During the 16th century, Queen Elizabeth I experienced a lot of oppression during her reign in England. Many religious figures opposed the idea of a female ruling a country, saying that it is against God’s will. Other citizens of the country, specifically personal associates of Elizabeth, however, stood behind the queen and admired her bravery, confidence and love for England. Elizabeth responded to the gender ideas in an authoritative way, She had to live with female stereotypes, and used it to her advantage when possible but she asserted that the stereotypes did not completely apply to her and that she was perfectly capable of ruling England.

“If ever any person had either the gift or the style to win the hearts of people, it was this Queen, and if she did express the same it was at that present, in coupling mildness with majesty as she did, and in stately stooping to the meanest sort”(Elizabeth I Accession). Politically, Elizabeth I kept the the government of England stable, and protected England from invasion, most famously the Spanish Armada. Elizabeth brought people together under one protestant church, and largely the people got along and agreed with Elizabeth. She was liked by the people for her character and talent for speech making. When Elizabeth inherited the throne, England economy was in ruins, but shortly thereafter she turned the economy around, finances improved and the lives of the general public were better. Elizabeth brough Protestantism back to England and allowed to Catholics to keep their personal beliefs hidden. Many questioned Elizabeth's ability to govern because of her gender, but others support her, and she has address the people's concerns but promises them that her gender is irrelevant

Living strictly under Queen Elizabeth I has many down sides. You listen to what she says and you practice the religion that she wants you too, you have no choices. Constantly being forced to do as told by Queen Elizabeth I says takes a toll on the colonists. That could all possibly change, now that there is a way to go to America. Not knowing what the New World will hold, people from England traveled across the Atlantic Ocean to get rich and be able to practice their own religion. The men traveled to America and had a very extended journey but they were very excited for what the new world held for them. All the men traveling had expectations of what the New World was going to be like and didn’t want the trip to take as long as it did. Once the colonist got there they soon had to realize that reality was going to sank in and they saw what it was actually going to be like at this new place.

As the child of Henry VIII, Queen Elizabeth was the last Tudor monarch who ruled England from 1558-1603, or Elizabethan Era. Before her reign, England experienced wars and unemployment, leaving many citizens starving and jobless. There were also religious conflicts, mainly between Protestant and Catholic, because of previous monarchs changing religion very often. Due to these conflicts, Queen Elizabeth was compelled to devote her time in resolving economic and religious conflicts. Despite numerous problems in England at that time, the Queen also managed to engage in art including music and painting. Although Elizabeth experienced hardships during her childhood, her efforts in spreading art and establishing new ways of governing contributed in making her one of the most influential figures in both her time and in history.

Monarchs always leave a legacy. Elizabeth I has had a legacy that has lasted over five-hundred years. If I were a monarch, I would like to leave a legacy of benevolence and greatness. Though I might not become a monarch like Elizabeth I and might not leave a five-hundred year legacy, I would like to leave a legacy as a Monarch from Mitty. I would like to be a Mitty Monarch because of its large community, sports programs, and performing arts programs.

The reign of Queen Elizabeth I is often referred to as "The Golden Age" of English history. Elizabeth was an immensely popular Queen, and her popularity has waned little with the passing of four hundred years. She is still one of the best-loved monarchs, and one of the most admired rulers of all time. She became a legend in her own lifetime, famed for her remarkable abilities and achievements. Yet, about Elizabeth the woman, we know very little. She is an enigma, and was an enigma to her own people.

The reign of Elizabeth I was the period during which the trade systems overseas and expansion of exploration was occurring and England had become a great power and one of the biggest influences on the world. It was the period in which most of the industrial development took place which in turn led to many many technological innovations. It was also the period during which humanity subjects like literature, theatre, music flourished, with likes of Shakespeare and William Byrd. Considering all the advancements that took place in the elizabethan era it is probably true to call it a “Golden Age”. Even Though, by the end of Elizabeth 's reign the economy was in pieces, poverty and unemployment was on the rise and there was also a decline in the toleration of religion. Elizabeth I had also become very unpopular by the end of her reign as compared to the first thirty years. It is probably easy to say that the reign of Queen Elizabeth I was something a bit like a mixture between good and bad but more “gold” than “metal”.

Plot/Beginning: The story starts when Elizabeth one of the daughters of Henry VII was in her village with a person that appear to be a friend but just after they dance some court knights were sent to find her and take her into the presence of the queen Mary the daughter of the first woman that Henry had. When Elizabeth reach the royal castle the queen Mary see her as an insect but in the inside she knew that she was going to die and that the next queen in the list will be Elizabeth, she had only to sign some papers and it will become real. Elizabeth was sent to a place where she was captured as a prisoner for some days and then when Mary died Elizabeth was named as the Queen Elizabeth, the new ruler of England.