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Jan 25, 1533
Date of Birth
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May 19, 1536
Henry VIII was executed
Elizabeth grew up fatherless, already giving her the ability to be strong without a man in her life. -
Mar 4, 1554
Capture
Elizabeth was captured and taken to the Tower of London. This was proof of just how much she had to deal with and fight during her reign. -
Nov 17, 1558
Coronation
Elizabeth is crowned at 25
Officially crowning the queen gave her the power to rule her people as she pleased and make the decisions she wanted. -
Jan 24, 1559
The Use of the Elizabethan Prayer Book
This was a religious book that the queen thought everyone should abide by because she didn't believe in polytheism. -
Jul 6, 1560
English troops overtake the French
The French are defeated by the English and this event is later resolved with a peace treaty appoved by the queen. -
Jul 20, 1562
Near death
Queen almost dies from smallpox. Had her life ended, many of the things she did following this time would'nt have happened. -
Apr 24, 1564
Peace of Troyes
Between England and France
This was important because there was once a battle between the two powerhouses and to say that there was peace was an accomplishment. -
Sep 27, 1569
Deposition of Elizabeth
Pope Pius V tries to remove the queen from her postion during rebellion.
She constantly had scandalous people around her that were trying to destroy her strength is what kept her in position. -
Dec 21, 1573
Sir Francis Walsingham cheif spy master
The queen appoints him as the first cheif spy master.
Spies were almost necessary during these times because people weren't to be trusted and most of the time, those people were next to you everyday. -
Nov 14, 1575
Declines Power Over Netherlands
More land meant more power/wealth, so when Elizabeth declined this land, it didn't weaken her, but it definitely could've been promising. -
Sep 27, 1577
Alliance
Between Englad and France
After the Treaty of Troyes, eventually these two parties were brought even closer with this alliance also approved by Elizabeth.This was crucial for protection and power. -
Nov 21, 1581
Marraige Treaty
This treaty was signed for the queen and Duke of Anjou.
Queen Elizabeth was thought to be a woman who had no interest in marital affairs, but when she agreed to this, she was viewed differently. -
Takes Control of Netherlands
After declining it at first, the queen took control of the Netherlands because, as a great leader, she knew they'd benefit from her protection. -
Mary Queen of Scots executed
This was a key event during this time because Mary was very deceitful and sneaky, trying on numerous occasions to depose or destroy Elizabeth. -
English defeat Spanish Armada
The Spanish outnumbered the English and all odds were against them. However, the Spanish were defeated by the English under the rule of Queen Elizabeth. -
Charter for East India Company
This was pivotal because it alowed for certain trade routes to now be accessed, which stregthened power and increased wealth. -
Death of Queen Elizabeth I
The loss of a great ruler who had made so many choices for the benefit of her people was unfortunate.
