WHO WERE THE TUDORS?
The Tudors were a
Welsh-English family that ruled England and Wales from 1485 to 1603 - one of
the most exciting periods of British history.
-They ruled for 118
years and during their reign encouraged new religious ideas, overseas
exploration and colonization.
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WHY WERE THE TUDORS FAMOUS?
WHY WERE THE TUDORS FAMOUS?
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They are famous for many things, including the Henry VIII and his six wives,
the exploration of America and the plays of William Shakespeare.
- It was a time
of great change, most notably it marked the end of the Catholic Church in
England. Great naval exploits began the great English seafaring tradition.
- The War of the Roses ends at the Battle of Bosworth.
Henry Vll crowned king.
- John Cabot sails from Bristol aboard the 'Matthew'
and discovers North America
Henry VIII succeeds to
the throne
- Henry VIII forms the
'Church of England'. Henry is confirmed as 'Supreme Head of the Church of
England 'following a parliamentary Act of Supremacy.
- Mary, Queen of Scots
lays claim to the English throne
- Elizabeth I begins
her 45 year reign
- Queen Elizabeth I
executes Mary, Queen of Scots
- First performance of
a play by William Shakespeare
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