Elizabethan+Era

Anne Boleyn Court Life Crime and Punishment in Elizabethan England Elizabeth I Elizabeth I Elizabeth I (r. 1558-1603) Elizabethan Era
 * This presentation about Anne Boleyn, the second wife of Henry VIII is part of a series created for PBS about the six wives of Henry VIII. The series takes a fresh approach and presents each wife's story from her perspective. Anne's own words are used to help us gain insight into the woman who was a powerful woman who played a high-stakes game and who managed to show great dignity even when facing exile and death.
 * URL: http://www.pbs.org
 * Court life in the time of Elizabeth I is described at this web site. The many royal palaces where she held court are described. Find out how many people typically attended court, and how they were all lodged. You will also learn why the people of the court needed to be moved after a few weeks. Discover why Elizabeth gave residences to her most favored courtiers. The activities in the Presence Chamber and in other chambers are discussed. Find out how courtiers were expected to act.
 * URL: http://www.elizabethi.org
 * The idea of imprisoning a person for their crimes was fairly unusual and new in Elizabethan England. Prisons had simply been used to hold a person until their trial, often an unfair proceeding that would result in brutal punishments or execution. Beheading and hanging were among the more merciful punishments. Other criminals might have their hand cut off before being hung or be quartered while not yet dead. Whippings, dunkings, pressings, and being chained alive or having their hand burnt were common punishments for thieves.
 * URL: http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com
 * Queen Elizabeth I transformed England from a poor island into a European power. The remote island had been in danger of becoming part of the Spanish Empire but she built the most powerful navy in the world. It was during her reign that English explorers gained a foothold in the New World. Elizabeth was raised by four stepmothers since her father was King Henry VIII, the king with six wives. With no male heirs, Elizabeth and Mary fought over the throne. Queen Elizabeth persecuted Catholics and defeated the Spanish Armada.
 * URL: http://www.gale.cengage.com
 * Elizabeth's father, King Henry VIII, was furious at having another daughter when she was born. When her mother, Anne Boleyn, had a stillborn son, he had her executed for adultery. Elizabeth inherited the throne in 1558 after her brother Edward VI and her sister Mary. England became Protestant during her reign. Mary, the Queen of Scotland, came to Elizabeth for protection. Elizabeth, knowing that Mary had tried to claim the English throne, had her imprisoned. Elizabeth remained queen until she died in 1603. Topic: Elizabethan Era
 * URL: http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk
 * The last Tudor monarch, Elizabeth I was the daughter of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn. As a child, she was third in line for succession to the throne. She was well-educated and fluent in six languages. She became Queen of Great Britain in 1558 and reigned for 45 years. She established the Church of England as a compromise between Catholicism and Protestantism. Exploration, trade, and the arts flourished during her reign. She often traveled through her country on horseback, instead of a traditional carriage, and was popular among her subjects.
 * URL: http://www.royal.gov.uk
 * Take a virtual journey back in time to the Elizabethan Era! This web site provides an extensive index on this period giving you the insight you need into history of the life and times of this era making you feel as if you were there yourself. An easy to navigate menu lets you choose a specific topic to explore. You can visit pages that will show you what the lifestyle of this era was about; important historical events during this time; food, clothing, sports, theatre and music; and much more.
 * URL: http://www.elizabethan-era.org.uk

Poverty in Elizabethan England Sir Francis Drake (c.1540 - c.1596) The People of Elizabethan England The Spanish Armada The Spanish Armada The Tudors William Shakespeare William Shakespeare
 * In the royal court, the Elizabethan Era was characterized by extravagant entertainment and costumes. Not everyone in England enjoyed such privileges. Rising prices and population growth strained resources. The poor became poorer during the reign of Queen Elizabeth and benefactors could no longer provide for the needs of all the homeless and unemployed. Poor Laws divided the poor into three categories based on the ability to work and the tendency toward crime. Able-bodied beggars or vagabonds might be whipped, burned, executed, or sent to a house of correction. Taxes and work projects provided materials and jobs for the "deserving" poor.
 * URL: http://www.bbc.co.uk
 * Sir Francis Drake first went to sea on an expedition to bring slaves to the New World. The expedition led to an attack on English ships by the Spanish and turned them into lifelong enemies. This article details the voyages led by Drake to defeat Spanish ships, capture Spanish ports, and claim Spanish treasure. Readers will learn about the path Drake took to the New World and his becoming a knight under the rule of Queen Elizabeth.
 * URL: http://www.bbc.co.uk
 * Learn what it was like to live in England during the reign of Elizabeth I. You will learn all about the people who lived during the Elizabethan era including the monarch, nobility, gentry, merchants, and laborers, and you will find out what married life was like as well. You will also find information on a variety of historical characters who lived during the Elizabethan era, descriptions of the Elizabethan government, and even learn about the food and drinks that were consumed in these people's daily lives.
 * URL: http://thelostcolony.org
 * The National Maritime Museum offers an overview of the story of the Spanish Armada in a question and answer format. Beginning with the definition of armada, the article goes on to explain who planned the attack on England and the reasons behind it, including King Philip of Spain's anger at the sailor, Sir Francis Drake, and his raids on Spanish ships returning from the New World. Information about the commanders of the Spanish and English fleets is also included.
 * URL: http://www.nmm.ac.uk
 * In 1588, the Spanish Armada set sail for the English Channel on an ill-fated expedition to destroy the English navy and put an end to English interference in Spanish foreign affairs. Out of 130 ships, only 67 managed to make it back to port. At Open Door, an educational web site designed especially for students, you can read about the events that led up to the confrontation between Spain and England and the captains who led Queen Elizabeth's fleet of ships to victory: John Hawkins, Martin Frobisher, and Francis Drake.
 * URL: http://www.saburchill.com
 * Try your skill at being a historian as you explore life in the time of the Tudors. See how common people lived, and find out what life was like in the court of King Henry VIII. Learn which countries England traded with in Tudor times, and examine some of the articles traded. Freedom of religion is explored. Learn about jousting and compete in a joust. Discover what the Tudors did for fun! This site has great graphics and fun games.
 * URL: http://www.tudorbritain.org
 * Although he lived hundreds of years ago, William Shakespeare is still known around the world. Meet the man who is famous for the plays he wrote in the 1500s and 1600s. Learn about his life in England and see how his studies influenced his writing. The biography tells about Shakespeare's wife and children and about his work as an actor. Find out which plays were considered Shakespeare's greatest ones. There is a list of his plays and poems.
 * URL: http://www.biography.com
 * Poets.org, the web site of the Academy of American Poets, comprises essays, interviews, poems, and audio clips by and about more than five hundred poets. The entry for William Shakespeare includes an image of the writer, a biography, a list of his works, and excerpts from As You Like It, Hamlet, Macbeth, The Tempest, Twelfth Night, The Merchant of Venice, and the Sonnets. A related entry on sonnet forms, which includes a description of the Shakespearean sonnet, is linked in the sidebar.
 * URL: http://www.poets.org