The Queen brings England to its Greatest Glory Yet
In the 16th century, the youngest daughter of King Henry VIII brought England from turmoil to glory. The reign of Queen Elizabeth I brought forth England's Golden Age.
When Elizabeth was a child, it didn't look like she would ever be Queen. She was last in line for the throne, and she spent most of her days away from the court. But in that time, Elizabeth studied hard and grew skilled at dealing with people.
When she turned 25 Elizabeth finally became queen, and England needed her badly. It was on the brink of falling apart from the inside and the outside. Inside, the country was divided over religion. Outside, England was being threatened by the Spanish Armada, one of the strongest fleets ever to sail the seas.
Elizabeth used her quick wit and savvy politics to fix all of these problems. Elizabeth solved the religious problem by creating the Church of England. She joined her troops, suited in armor, as they defeated the Spanish threat.
Under Elizabeth, England found great power and prosperity. The English had a glamorous court, and a rebirth of great art and literature. Elizabeth became famous for her wit, determination, and energy. Still, she made sure never to marry. For a queen, marriage was a political statement. If she chose a man, she would be choosing a side, and that could put England in danger. For Elizabeth, the fate of England always came first.
