Concetti Chiave
- Under Elizabeth I, the English renaissance peaked, bringing political stability and unity to England.
- Elizabeth I successfully suppressed several plots against her, including one by Mary Stuart, leading to Mary's execution.
- Through her efforts, Elizabeth I laid the foundations of the British Empire and bolstered England's naval power.
- Following Elizabeth's death, James I of the Stuart dynasty ascended the throne, marking the Jacobean era of literature.
- During James I's reign, England expanded its empire, defeated Spain, and faced the Gunpowder Plot conspiracy.
The reign of Elizabeth I
Under Elizabeth 1, the English renaissance reached the highest point and England reached political stability and unity. She was excommunicated by the pope Pius v and she suppressed many plots against her such as the plot of her cousin, the catholic Mary Stuart, queen of Scotland, that was imprisoned and executed. Elizabeth I founded the British empire and England increased its naval power , defeating the Spanish invincible armada.
The years after Elizabeth I
When Elizabeth I died, she was succeeded by the first exponent of the Stuart dynasty, James I.
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