This document provides an overview of Elizabethan England in 3 sections. It first discusses key historical figures of the period like Queen Elizabeth I and explorers like Walter Raleigh. It then examines the flourishing of arts and architecture during this time, particularly the works of William Shakespeare. Finally, it outlines aspects of everyday life for both the wealthy and peasants in Elizabethan society.

1. Elizabethan England
By: Samantha Reimer
•Historical events/People
•Shakespeare and His Influences
•Arts and Architecture
•Everyday Life
•Conclusion

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Elizabethan England- What
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• A era in the late 1500’s. Mainly associated with
the reign of her majesty, Queen Elizabeth l. Her
reign lasted from 1558-1603.
• The period focused on renaissance- like thinking,
of new ideas, concepts, arts, and more. One of
these ideas or creations being the printer, which is
used on a common basis today.
• This led to even more science and technology,
even works with the supernatural, which led
more into the witch craft and ghost sort of crazes.
• The era of elizabethan had different defintions of
“science” than we do today though, they believed
science meant to work in the studies philosophies
of nature, and natural universes.

3. Historical People and occurances of
the era of Elizabeth
• Queen Elizabeth l ~ 1558-1603
• Captain Phillip Amadas~ 1550-1618- was an English navigator who
was sent to explore the north American lands by Walter Raleigh.
Still known as the “ new land”
• Captain Arthur Barlow~ 1550-1620- Also sent to explore the
Northern American lands by Walter Raleigh, brought back 2 Indians,
Manteo and Wanchese.
• Manteo- one of the Indians brought back from the new lands for
propaganda purposes and was taught to work and speak English.
• Sir Walter Raleigh~ 1540-1593- Navigator, poet, historian, soldier,
and explorer. Very diverse and respected by all, including the
queen.
• The list could go on and on, but these four people are who we’re
focusing on in my presentation.

4. Arts, Shakespeare and Architecture
• Shakespeare – 1564-1616
• Early life is unsure or known of, still a big
mystery
• He was well known for his comical plays which
include some of the following:
• Love’s Labours Lost
• Much Ado About Nothing
• The Tempest( also now a movie)
• All’s Well That Ends Well( now common saying)

5. • He had more plays, he had 2 main genre’s, history and
drama/ romance:
• King John
• Henry lV- pt. 1&2
• Henry Vlll ( these are not all his historical plays, just more known
plays )
• Antony and Cleopatra
• Romeo and Juliet
• Hamlet
Fun Fact: Will had a extreme fear/phobia
of the bubonic plague because sadly,
2-3 of his siblings passed from it

6. • Stained Glass was extremely popular among the rich, if
you had glass, you had class!
• Very intricate and detailed designs and patterns were
added to armor, curtains, etc.
• Pretty much, anything that could have “bling” on it,
would get its “bling” on
• Elizabethan era designs and arts were close to those as
the Tudor style: Italian royal style
• The arts in this era were very intricate, and different
Whether it was the army’s armor, or your chimney, it
would be very detailed to show wealth

8. • Life as a peasant in this era was ROUGH
• Clothing: Usually earth colors(rust, green, tan)
• Clothes had NO design what-so-ever, they couldn’t afford the stitching or
its materials
• Had two, three outfits to wear at the most
• Their “poorness” was divided into 4 levels: begger, low peasant, mild
peasant, and high peasant, even though they were all peasants, this order
mattered
• They had a light and general meal, everyday: Bread, stew, veggies and
mostly fish if they were lucky!
• They mainly survived on wheat, water and beans…. O.O

9. Pictures…

10. Works Cited
• www.elizabethanenglandlife.com/art-during-elizabethan-
england.html
• www.elizabethanenglandlife.com/shakespeare-in-the-
elizabethan-england-era.html
• http://www.elizabethan-era.org.uk/william-shakespeare.htm
• http://www.bardweb.net/england.html