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Religion - The Instrument of Queen Elizabeth

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more information on using this paper properly! Introduction to Elizabeth I The reign of Queen Elizabeth I (1533 - 1603) was  one of the most prosperous and glorious times in English history, culturally, economically, diplomatically, and more. Certainly it was not a period unmarked by problems and apparently monumental challenges yet  it was one of the ages in which England established itself as the great and glorious empire it was. The timeframe became known, logically, as the Elizabethan era.  Under the leadership and the strong reign of Elizabeth, England increased its political power and made many cultural achievements. Elizabeth, even by modern standards, was a brilliant politician. Her  manipulations were never without purpose or focus. Elizabeth, as Henry VIII and Anne Boleyns daughter had been third in line to gain the  throne. Before her was her half-brother, Edward, Henrys son with Jane Seymour. Edward inherited the throne at age 9, only to die at age 15. Elizabeth also had a half-sister,  Mary, who was Henrys daughter with Katherine of Aragon . But Mary was a "fanatical Roman Catholic" who inherited the throne when Elizabeth was 20 years old (Kendall 13). Soon  after Mary was crowned, she imprisoned Elizabeth because she was Protestant and Mary had reason to assume that Elizabeth would be conspiring with her enemies (Kendall 14).  In order to gain her freedom, Elizabeth declared he dedication to Roman Catholicism, and regained Marys favor. Marys reign continued, and her popularity waned as  she continued to persecute the English Protestants and ultimately came to be known as "Bloody Mary" throughout the land. Quite suddenly, Marys health declined, and on November 17, 1558, she