Queen Elizabeth I :

Queen of England

Quotes:

1."Although I have the body of a weak and feeble woman,I have the heart and stomach of a king,and a king of England,too." -Queen Elizabeth I

2."I teach her words,she teaches me things." -Roger Ashman

Timeline:

1.1533: Elizabeth is born on September 7 in Greenwich

2.1536: Elizabeth's mother,Anne Boleyn, beheaded

3.1547: Elizabeth's father,Henry VIII, dies;her half brother Edward becomes king

4. 1588: Elizabeth is proclaimed queen on November 17 after her sister Mary's death

5.1585: Defeat of the Spanish Armada

6.1603: At midnight,the Maiden Queen dies;the nation is turned back to Catholicism

Character Quality Traits/Anecdotes:

1.Kindness-She gave money to people at her coronation.

2.Wisdom-She soothed religious turmoil.

3.Generosity-She gave money freely to those that asked.

4.Courage-She defeated an entire armada.

5.Cautiousness-She would not do much in her childhood to keep a good head on her shoulders, literally!

Accomplishments:

1. Eased the religious turmoil

2. Defeated Spanish Armada

3. Sponsored explorers

4.Gained much respect

5.Writers flourished

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