Elizabeth I, Queen of England 1558-1603, brought a period of peace and stability to the English territory. She is the daughter of Henry VIII and received an excellent education as a young child. Her early education gave her the intelligence to effectively rule England. Elizabeth never married gaining the title “The Virgin Queen” and used her femininity to prevent wars with neighboring male leaders. During this time, being a female monarch was challenging with the population questioning her ability to rule. Elizabeth I responded to insinuations about her ability to rule with bold leadership and regal authority while under scrutiny from religious figures about her right as the head of the church.
Elizabeth’s position as head of the church…show more content… Elizabeth knew people were unsure about her ability to rule England and responded to this idea by leadinging assertively. Elizabeth I, angrily addressed the Lords saying, “I will choose half a dozen of the most able that I can find in my kingdom for consultation, and after having their advice, I will then discover to you my will (Elizabeth’s response to a proposed petition on the succession question, 1566).” Her fearless tone left a mark on many people, including Jacques Bocheltel de la Forsets who wrote about the event in a report. Elizabeth I grew in popularity from her propaganda such as her speech to English troops 1588: “I myself will be your general, judge, and rewarder of everyone of your virtues in the field.” Elizabeth dressed in military armor and gained the respect of her army, allowing her to effectively control her military. Elizabeth, with full support of the English Military, prevented numerous invasions and stabilized the country. Marcus Gheeraerts, an english scholar, portrayed Elizabeth I standing on a map of England 1592. This painting displayed Elizabeth’s calm, collected attitude with complete control over England, representing her peaceful rule. The people admired her and appreciated that she did not abuse her power for selfish needs but for the good of the
