Queen Elizabeth I Trusting a woman alone to fulfill a country’s duty and peace is high-risk. Elizabeth was born in Greenwich on September 7, 1533, she is the daughter of King Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn. With the rapid death of her half brother and sister, she quickly ascended the throne at age 25. Even though she was a woman, Elizabeth proven worthy that as a woman she can seek success in her country and that women can lead without a man by their side. Elizabeth was also known as the “Virgin Queen” because she stayed independent and single throughout her life. Queen Elizabeth won over her country by her personality and clever thinking skills, united her country as one, and stopped an invasion threat known as the Spanish Armada. Queen Elizabeth was very skilled and pragmatic during her reign and her childhood. Elizabeth’s stepmother, Katherine, taken a fond of her as a child, and made sure Elizabeth had the best tutors and professors to educate her. She was clever, articulate, and quick witted. (“Biography Queen”). Elizabeth was seen as a woman who always carried her book, and was serious, but still showed a outgoing …show more content…
After executing her cousin, Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots, for leading a group of Catholics plotting against to assassinate Queen Elizabeth. Philip of Spain, who was close to Mary decided to invade England. He launched a great fleet of ships, known as the Spanish Armada. Queen Elizabeth knowing this, personally visited troops in Tilbury to encourage them. “I know I have the body of a feeble woman; but I have the heart and stomach of a king, and a king of England too” (Biography Queen”). With her magnificent speech, Elizabeth inspired her troop to fight for their country, and that she would fight along with them (“Biography Queen”). Queen Elizabeth troops defeated the Spanish Armada, which brought more honor, fame, and trust to Elizabeth for protecting the home of her