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    I am going to do a textual analysis of Queen Elizabeth I’s ‘Elizabeth to Raleigh’; a response to ‘Raleigh to Elizabeth’, a poem written to the Queen by Sir Walter Raleigh. During his poem Raleigh complains that ‘Fortune hath taken away my love’. Raleigh’s complaint is reminiscent of a lovelorn lover who in ‘vain’, and through ‘despair’ and ‘tears’ suffers a deep sorrow for his ‘princess’ whom he believes Fortune has taken. This sort of poetry is not unfamiliar for the time and thematically follows

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    c. Queen Elizabeth: She plays a huge part in this period of history because she helps Sir Walter Ralegh travel to the Americas by making Ralegh wealthy. Queen Elizabeth made Ralegh a wealth man, “He was showered with gifts, offices, and honors, which transformed him with a few months from a mere country gentleman into an enormously wealthy grandee” (22-23).3. What particulars in this reading seem especially significant, noteworthy or add significantly to the historiography of this period? Items

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    Elizabeth and Gender Queen Elizabeth 1 was the queen of England from 1558-1603. Elizabeth was born to Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn, his second wife. After Henry had Anne Boleyn executed he declared Elizabeth and her sister Mary Illegitimate. Henry was desperate for a male heir, which he got from his third wife Jane Seymour, in the form of Elizabeth’s half brother Edward. Upon his birth he reinstated her legitimacy, as Edward’s superseded her claim to the throne. Elizabeth was neglected by Henry for

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    Elizabeth stood outside the heavy iron door that gave entry to the princess's chambers. Her black hair was cut short and tied tight at the nape of her neck, held in place with a bit of worn leather. In her hand was a satchel that held all of the items that Henry had given her. The key that had come into his possession earlier that morning now rested into her trusted hands. There were many maids that Henry trusted as well as he did Elizabeth. She had grown up at his side, tending to him was one of

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    Culture, as Queen Elizabeth I was often called “The Virgin Queen”. A fixation on women remaining within the bounds of the social order points to a patriarchal social system, which was prevalent not just in Anglo-Saxon Britain, but throughout all of Medieval Europe. It would, however, be a mistake to ignore the instances of women breaking the social stigma around power, and finding ways to ascend to positions of political authority. One such instance of this phenomenon would be Cynethryth, Queen of Mercia

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    century, Queen Elizabeth I of England endeavored to establish a permanent settlement in the New World. Elizabeth granted English aristocrat Sir Walter Ralegh the rights to introduce a settlement to spread the influence of the Queen and the Christian faith. In 1585, the first English settlers populated the new colony of Roanoke. By establishing Roanoke, the English hoped to launch trade with the Native Americans and mount piracy attacks on the ships of the enemy Spanish fleet. Queen Elizabeth sponsored

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    protesting what is right, Queen Elizabeth is someone who has influenced millions of people. Queen Elizabeth is influential , because, She made her people happy, She help all the kids needs buy donating of 2,415 or 3,000 charities, Lastly she is influential because she influences kids to do good. Queen Elizabeth is influential because, she donates to charities. According to, Hodge, Kate the author of “ The Queen Has Done More Charity Than any Other Monarch.” ,states, ” The Queen is patron to 510 charities

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    Queen Elizabeth 1 is known for her era, and also her refusal to get married, on the subject, she is quoted say,"I would rather be a beggar and single than be queen and married." She was strong, and knew what she wanted, this also showed in the arts, and how they changed, during her period. During the Elizabethan era, the three main signifagant characteristicts are all in the arts, which Eliabeth 1 changed, and helped develop greatly. Art, fashion, and music are the most signifagant, and will be discussed

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    Queen Elizabeth II, the best queen ever Queen Elizabeth II is a really good queen. She helps others in a lot of things. She is always very cheerful and her smile is so beautiful. She always helps to solve matters in her country. Queen Elizabeth II has done a lot of things for her country, England. Queen Elizabeth II has worked really hard to become a queen today. Queen Elizabeth’s early life was centered on her education. She had led a very Hard life when she

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    Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots, and Elizabeth I, Queen of England are well known for their tremulous relationship, with both queens eager to keep or obtain the English throne. Throughout her time as the Queen of France and even after, Mary was given the chance to abdicate her claim on the throne, yet she refused. This decision, as well as the evidence gathered in her trial later in life, would be her downfall. Margaret Tudor, sister to Henry VIII, married James IV, and gave birth to James V, Mary’s

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