Queen Elizabeth's Reign

Imprisonment

Sep 5, 1554

Elizabeth is imprisoned for a year, for her supposed involment in religious rebellions. She was claimed of helping Protestants.Protestants were persecuted at this time.

Queen

Nov 17, 1558

Elizabeth is deemed Queen of England. Queen Mary, Elizabeth's half-sister, fell ill. She had no heirs so she chose Elizabeth to take the crown once she passed.

Queen of Scots

Jun 9, 1560

The Queen of Scots tries to assassinate Elizabeth because she believed that she was the rightful ruler of England. She already ruled Scotland, but wanted o rule England too. The Queen of Scots is eventually beheaded for treason.

Colonization

Feb 20, 1570

Queen Elizabeth grants permission for two Englishmen to colonize the east coast of America. The men went by the manes of Walter Raleigh and Humphery Gilbert. They took two explorations to the new land.

Trading

Jul 19, 1576

Queen Elizabeth did not have the money for a colonizing campaign. She agrees to trade with America for a profit. The trade benefits both countries.

Colony

Sep 18, 1582

Queen Elizabeth's men founded a colony in Newfoundland. They claimed the land for England. It was England's first colony in America.

Anglo-Spanish War

Oct 23, 1585

Queen Elisabeth sends an army to aid protestant Dutch rebels who are fighting Spain. She takes the side of the Dutch. This marks the beginning of the Anglo-Spanish War.

Spanish Armada

Jul 12, 1588

The Spanish Armada tries to invade England. Queen Elizabeth sends a navy to battle it. Their navy defeats the Armada.

Execution

May 15, 1601

Essex was one of Queen Elizabeth's most trusted men. He later challenges her authority and starts a rebellion against her. Queen Elizabeth executes him.

Virgina

Jul 6, 1607

Queen Elizabeth never married and was called the virgin queen. Once she passed, Virginia was named after her. It is still named after her to this day.