Queen Elizabeth I was a great monarch of England and her popularity grew from the day she became queen and on from there. Richard Mulcaster (A primary source) recorded the day Elizabeth went through Westminster the day before her coronation. His document says "And entering the City, was of the people received marvelous entirely, as appeared by the assembly’s prayers, wishes, welcomings, cries, tender words, and all other signs" that shows that her subjects liked her before she was officially the queen of England. Elizabeth had a good sense when it came to picking advisors but she never allowed herself to be dominated by them. One of the things that many people think of when they think of her over all reign is, that she immediately tried to
A Machiavellian ruler is ravenous, manipulative, ingenious, intriguing, and authoritative as described in Niccolo Machiavelli’s book, The Prince. Queen Elizabeth I of England is the daughter of Anne Boleyn and King Henry VIII. Unfortunately, her mother was executed by King Henry VII; her father remarried numerously throughout her childhood causing distress and constant change. Throughout King Henry’s multiple marriages, Elizabeth acquired step siblings, Queen Mary I of England and King Edward VI of England; Mary also eventually succeeded the throne after Edward's death. As Mary ruled she developed a cancerous tumor, Mary held Elizabeth hostage in the Tower of London until she promised to keep Catholicism in England. However, Elizabeth neither agreed nor disagreed to keep England Roman Catholic when she was released from the Tower of London. After Mary’s death, Elizabeth emerged as the Protestant
“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
In chapter 18, there are many different perspectives of freedom from different kinds of people during the 1900's to 1916's. The first group of people that had a view of freedom was the Mexican Americans. When they came to the United States because they knew that this is the land of freedom. There were many Mexican families that have come over to have a better life. One of those families is the Santella family, which was interviewed by Manuel Gamio, who was a sociologist. The Santella family lived in San Antonio and has lived there and who has owned many properties all over the place. Mrs. Santella has expressed her feelings about living in the U.S and that she loves the fact that is free. She loves living here in the U.S.A because he daughters are safe and that they do not have to worry about any dangers like they faced back in Mexico. They finally have a perfect place to live in for the rest of their lives. (Foner,74-76)
In the 1600’s, certain European monarchs were both beneficial and detrimental to the people of their country for multiple different reasons. King James I of England was detrimental to his country because he had a bad relationship with Parliament and the people of England. Peter I of Russia was detrimental to his country because he started losing faith in his people. Louis XIV of France was detrimental to his country because he wasted money on wars and he let France fall apart socially and economically.
This essay will be discussing chapter 2 which is Elizabeth and Akbar, chapter 4 Kangxi and Louis XIV, chapter 8 Bismark and Ito and chapter 10 Hitler and Stalin. This essay will discuss each one of the leaders in the chapters and how they came to power, how they ruled the people, and how they dealt with outside forces. This essay will also talk about how all these leaders had deal with governmental change and how they dealt with it.
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.
First, If I were the queen in position, and any of my subjects were defiant of course as we see on TV its off with their head, but we know that tv. Of course, if my subjects didn't follow the rules and regulations, my process would concist of council, to help them understand why they didn't follow the rules and possible Milgram shock therapy.
I didn’t have anything to do with the Leonard woman. Not really. You never saw her out anywhere and her curtains were shut all the time. They say she lived in squalor but her two boys were always well turned out, I’ll give her that. Mind you, once they grew up, they were hardly ever there. I’ve got that to come, of course. You do everything for these kids then they clear off and don’t want to know you. That’ll be Elizabeth, I expect, in a year or two. No gratitude. Mind you, she never speaks now, so it won’t make much of a
Historians have dedicated more biographies to Elizabeth I than any other of the Tudor monarchs. Elizabeth was the only daughter of Henry VIII and his second wife, Anne Boleyn. Books relating to aspects of Queen Elizabeth I 's life currently run into the hundreds. The time that a certain biography was written is an important factor to bear in mind when reading about this historical figure. Despite that historical facts are unchanging, the historian 's perspectives and interpretations, as well as their styles of reconstructing history often, change with time. This paper analyzes the interpretation of the events that surrounded the confinement of Elizabeth I in the Tower of London by her predecessor Mary I over religious differences.
I'm doing the 3rd writing prompt. I'm not sue how this will end up but here it goes. Ralph and Jack compete throughout the story in many different ways. The main was was to be leader. Jack and Ralph compete to be leader at the beginning of the story and they all vote, and Rralph wins. Ralph easily wins due to and how kind he was. Ralph was not happy with Jack being the leader.
The indicator of a great monarch is represented not only by the achievements of ruler in its nation,but the well-being of all citizens as well. Both of the two factors exist under Elizabeth I’s reign and she is the person who made the major decisions for England. On the contrary, although the British Empire expanded to its greatest size and people also feel happiness under Victoria's reign , the monarch is a ceremonial figurehead and the prime minister makes the important decisions.Thus, Queen Elizabeth I is great than Queen Victoria.
Elizabeth, I think it's a pretty name not all girls have the name Elizabeth, although it's kinda long for some people. People might call Elizabeth Eliza or Beth mostly Eliza, Elizabeth means kind, shy, nervous all the time, weakness of heart, calm, and sensitive. The color is blue just blue, the blue means honesty, trust, loyalty. Elizabeth isn't that much of a big deal it's a beautiful name to
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
In 1559, Queen Elizabeth I, concludes her speech to the House of Commons, who constantly petition her to either name a successor or marry, by predicting, “and in the end, this shall be for me sufficient, that a marble stone shall declare that a queen, having reigned such a time, lived and died a virgin” (-). The queen emphasizes where she stands on this delicate topic: marriage, as she proves herself strong and powerful in a sea of kings at the time of her reign. When I Was Fair and Young, a poem amongst many more, by the intelligent, beautiful and Protestant Queen Elizabeth I, projects the poet’s feelings towards her potential suitors and the regret of her decisive stance against any sexual relationships. Queen Elizabeth I excels in Latin,
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.