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British History 1550-1650

Rulers of Britian

Elizabeth I portrait created in 1546.

William Shakespeare often wrote his plays during the time period when Queen Elizabeth I reigned, the Elizabethan Era.

-Edward VI (1547-1553)

-Lady Jane Grey (1553-1553)

-Mary I (1553-1558)

-Elizabeth I (1558-1603)

-James I (1603-1625)

-Charles I (1626-1649)

People's Ways of Living

~Common jobs were blacksmiths, leatherworkers, and trademen.

~Education wasn't mandatory.

~People couldn't bath or shower regularly.

~Short life spans (30 years minimum)

~A typical family beared 3-5 children, while a family of wealth had up to 12 children.

People's Concerns

Witchcraft

Those accused of witchcraft were either hanged or burned at stake.

~New discoveries.

~Plague.

~Witchcraft.

Poltical Atmosphere

~British politics in the 16th century were based on a leading figure called the Justice of the Peace.

~British Monachy.

~17th century was dominated by hostility between the ruler and parliment.

~Confusion of religion.

~Division from the church.

The Great Plague in 1665

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