The Elizabethan Era in England

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The Elizabethan Era is often referred to as the Golden Age of England (A Changing View...). The Elizabethan Era, named after Queen Elizabeth I, was a time of change and discovery (Elizabethan Superstitions). Elizabeth ruled in a time of religious turmoil; both the Catholics and Protestants fought to be the official religion of England. (Elizabethan World View). Many people throughout England struggled to find the “correct” religion (Elizabethan World View). Religion was changing and so did science. During the late 1500’s science began to evolve; new ideas, concepts, and beliefs were starting to emerge (A Changing View). Magic was considered to be very similar to science in this era. The belief in magical creatures served as the roots for many superstitions. Religion was a major issue for Queen Elizabeth I. For many years the Roman Catholic Church dominated England with great power (Elizabethan World View). Most of the people who rebelled against the Roman Catholic Church formed the Protestant religion(Elizabethan World View). For many years people were unsure which religion they should partake in. This was a major conflict for many after Henry VIII, Elizabeth’s father, left the Catholic Church to become a Protestant (Elizabethan World View). After Henry VIII died, Queen Mary, Elizabeth’s half-sister took the throne (Elizabeth I). Mary ferociously tried to reinstate Catholicism in England, believing it was the only religion people should follow, unlike Queen Elizabeth I Mary did not believe in religious freedom (Elizabeth I). From the minute Queen Elizabeth took the throne, she began to reconcile the Protestants and the Catholics (Elizabeth I). The feud between Catholics and Protestants had been going on for more than fifty ye... ... middle of paper ... ...zabethan_superstitions.html>. Gregory, Andy and Kat Norrish. “Elizabeth World View.” 2002. 18 Dec 2008. . Picard, Liza. Elizabeth’s London. London: Weidenfeld and Nicolson, 2003. Pillai, Maya. “Superstitions of the Elizabethan Era.” 3 July 2008. 16 Dec 2008. www.buzzle.com/articles/superstitions-of-the-elizabethan-era.html>. Pitchard, R. Shakespeare’s England. United Kingdom: Sutton Publishing. 1999. “Religion.” Anneberg Media. 2002-2008 18 Dec 2008 /tts/external.epl/http://www.learner.org/interactives/middleages/>. Secara, Maggie. “More Religion.” MaggieRos. 25 March 2008. Dec 2008 . Thomas, Heather. “Elizabeth R” 1998-2007. 19 Dec 2008 .

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