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A 7 page overview of English exploration of the world during the late sixteenth century. Gives a brief description of political unrest in England during this time period. Emphasizes the voyages of Sir Walter Raleigh and Sir Francis Drake. Describes the difficulties early explorers and colonists faced in the 'New World.' Bibliography lists six sources.
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7 pages (~225 words per page)
File: D0_Worldex.rtf
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extensive exploration and colonization. Queen Elizabeth I, born in 1533 was crowned the Queen of England in 1558 (Black). Her reign as Queen extended over the next forty-five
years until her death at the age of seventy-three in 1603 (Black). This time period is frequently referred to alternately as the Elizabethan Age and the Golden Age.
It was one of the most progressive times in England in terms of national and economic achievements, developments in the arts and academia, and in English exploration and colonization.
Although during her reign as Queen Elizabeth was largely consumed with a situation which would put England at odds with other Catholic
European powers, she managed to not only persevere but to advance her country as one of the worlds greatest explorers. During this time England was in a state of
religious unrest. There was considerable friction between Protestants and Roman Catholics. This friction was escalated with each change in religious orientation to the crown. Queen Elizabeth I
, through her competency as Queen, managed to avoid outright war with these countries for most of her reign and to continue Englands perception in the world as a world
power and colonizer. Englands political situation during the reign of Elizabeth I was one of great turbulence. Englands financial resources were almost
depleted but Elizabeth managed to keep her afloat. In response to the various pressures she and England were facing Elizabeth made a decision to encourage English ships to raid
Spanish fleets. This action of course embittered Spain but it also brought additional fame to two men who were already two of Englands greatest explorers of the time, Sir
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