The Era in which Queen Elizabeth I was ruler is known as the Elizabethan Era.
- Queen Elizabeth I ruled from 1558-1603, for a total of 45 years.
- This Era is commonly referred to as the Golden Age of English History.
- Some of the most notorious advancements in theatre, poetry, music, and literature came about during the Elizabethan Era.
- Queen Elizabeth was also sending explorers to colonize the New World (Christopher Columbus, John Cabot, etc).
- Because of many new trans-atlantic sea trade and colonization efforts, many new advancements in sea-faring technology were made.
Peace and Prosperity
This Era of England was also known for its peacefulness. The ongoing battle between the Protestant and the Catholic Church had largely come to an end and it was before the 17th century battle between Parliament and the English Monarchy. In addition, the English were very well-off compared to other European countries such as Spain and France.
The prosperity in England was brought about by the reign of both Henry VII (Magnus Intersursus of 1496) and Henry VIII (Establishment of the Church of England and other English reformations).
The prosperity in England was brought about by the reign of both Henry VII (Magnus Intersursus of 1496) and Henry VIII (Establishment of the Church of England and other English reformations).