The English Renaissance

12 CP British LiteratureMrs. Frantzen

Renaissance

The word renaissance means rebirth. The English saw a reawakened interest in

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Tudor royal line began with Henry VII- crowned in 1485.

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Henry VIII’s reign began in 1509. Known for leading several successful wars

and for marrying six wives. In 1530, he broke with the Catholic Church

and established the Church of England (Anglican Church).

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“Divorced, beheaded, died,

Divorced, beheaded, survived.”

1. Catherine of Aragon: Divorced

2. Anne Boleyn: Beheaded

3. Jane Seymour: Died4. Anne of Cleves:

Divorced5. Catherine Howard:

Beheaded6. Catherine Parr:

Survived

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Henry VIII’s reign was followed briefly by two other children, but his daughter Elizabeth I took the throne in 1558.

Turned England into a great sea power and supported cultural development.

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Queen Elizabeth I was known as the “Virgin Queen”

She sacrificed her own personal happiness so that she could retain the complete power of the throne.

Her reign is referred to as the “Elizabethan Era” (when Shakespeare wrote)

Royal Family Lines After Elizabeth I’s death, the throne was peacefully

passed to her cousin, James I, of the Stuart family. James was responsible for the translation of The

Bible, known as the King James Version. Both James and his successor, Charles I, had

unsuccessful reigns. Oliver Cromwell became the commonwealth ruler for

several years, but the monarchy was restored in 1660 when Charles II took the throne.

Protestant Reformation In 1571, Martin Luther

protested against the sale of indulgences by the Catholic Church.

These protests began the movement called The Reformation---this began what we know as Protestantism.

The Times

Explorers were hitting the high seas in search of gold, glory, or God.

Galileo built a telescope that allowed him to see the surface of the moon.

Potatoes, tomatoes, and turkey are new foods introduced in Europe.

Umbrellas are first used. Heels appear on the shoes of men and

women.

The Times Breakfast was uncommon- they ate twice a

day. White skin, fair hair, and red lips were the

epitome of beauty. The theater was the place to be for all social

classes. (though Puritans fought to close them)

Dancing was a favorite pastime. Parliament feared a decline of archery so

they outlawed tennis, bowling, and football.