Thought it may seem so, this is not due to discriminatory reasons. Elizabeth only wanted the poor to realize that their money was better spent on needed resources rather than complicated garments. Despite their obvious divide in clothing, the poor didn't mind so. In brief, Elizabeth was comparable to a mother to her less fortunate subordinates by using her power to benefit to their aid.

Literacy

England was nowhere near well before Elizabeth in regards to literacy. Her era is very well-known for the bloom of literacy among everyone.

"English literature flowered during the Elizabethan Age, with the work of such writers as Francis Bacon, Ben Jonson, Christopher Marlowe, Edmund Spenser, and William Shakespeare" (Bumgardner 4)

Queen Elizabeth's rule has surfaced many popular authors. This speaks quite large volumes about how she improve the English literacy.

"Education was more widespread in the cities, where the middle classes were larger. Even some working-class parents in the cities were successful enough to be able to spare their sons from working full-time, and a growing number of working-class boys went to school for at least a couple of years—long enough to learn the basics of reading and writing in the English language" (Various 9)

As depicted, the less fortunate were suddenly able to afford to send their young to public education. This spread of literacy was the bidding of Queen Elizabeth. Much like a mother, she cared for her population.

"the rate of literacy, or the ability of individuals to read and write, rose considerably. Only about one-fifth of the population could sign their own names at the beginning of the era, but by Elizabeth's death about one-third of the population was literate" (Various 8)

A great achievement, the literacy of a rather largely populated region has grown admirably. Elizabeth has performed her duties as Queen in a satisfactory fashion. Overall, Queen Elizabeth was the lead of a impressive education force.

Social

Queen Elizabeth has a rather large bubble of moral and support around her by all of her subordinates. A collection of lousily equipped soldiers became a lethal force. This was a boost to the entire country itself.

"troops were of variable quality and no doubt some were badly equipped. But, alongside the criticism, there are plenty of contemporary reports indicating that the equipment was sufficient and the recruits themselves were adequate and even, on occasion, brought credit on their counties. After all, they did what was asked of them in the field." (Dickinson 7)

Queen Elizabeth raise an army with sword not made of earthly material, but of her country's spirit. Keeping this level of spirit surfaced contributed to the liking of her subordinates. Victories of the country often led to social events.

"For most Elizabethan workers, the workweek was long and hard; times for socializing and being entertained were eagerly anticipated" (Various 34)

The commoners could not wait for social events. It was a stress reliever, as well as a way of uniting with others. Alongside the spirit of the country, these events were crucial to the satisfaction of the people. In the end, Queen Elizabeth not only kept control her whole life, but she kept her subordinates content and happy.

Overall, the Elizabethan environment was a rather positive one. Spirits and social gatherings with an affordable education system for the generations to come. A leader who triumphed often. The English lived happily in the Elizabethan environment. In conclusion, the Elizabethan environment was one of social glee, spiritual festivity and literary blossoming.

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Bumgardner, Jake. “Elizabethan Age.” World Book Advanced. World Book, 2016. Web. 4 Dec. 2016. “Under Elizabeth, England advanced in many areas. Merchants formed a great trading company, the East India Company” (Bumgardner 4)

“English literature flowered during the Elizabethan Age, with the work of such writers as Francis Bacon, Ben Jonson, Christopher Marlowe, Edmund Spenser, and William Shakespeare” (Bumgardner 4)

Dickinson, Janet, and Neil Younger. “Just How Nasty Were The 1590S?.” History Today 64.7 (2014): 10-16. History Reference Center. Web. 4 Dec. 2016.

“troops were of variable quality and no doubt some were badly equipped. But, alongside the criticism, there are plenty of contemporary reports indicating that the equipment was sufficient and the recruits themselves were adequate and even, on occasion, brought credit on their counties. After all, they did what was asked of them in the field.” (Dickinson 7)

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Wagner, John A. Historical Dictionary of the Elizabethan World: Britain, Ireland, Europe, and America. New York: Checkmark Books, 2002. “When Elizabeth I (1533–1603) became queen there were about 2.8 million people in England. The population rose significantly during her reign, to about 4.1 million” (Various 6)

“Local officials assessed how much money was needed to support their district’s poor and then collected these funds from property owners. Elizabethan poor laws distinguished between the ”deserving poor,“ such as the sick, elderly, and orphans, and the ”undeserving poor“—those who were capable of working but chose not to” (Various 7)

“the rate of literacy, or the ability of individuals to read and write, rose considerably. Only about one-fifth of the population could sign their own names at the beginning of the era, but by Elizabeth’s death about one-third of the population was literate” (Various 8)

“Education was more widespread in the cities, where the middle classes were larger. Even some working-class parents in the cities were successful enough to be able to spare their sons from working full-time, and a growing number of working-class boys went to school for at least a couple of years—long enough to learn the basics of reading and writing in the English language” (Various 9)

“The Elizabethan Era is known for the elaborate outfits that men and women wore to court and elite social functions. Extremely detailed portraits of the wealthy have given us a clear idea of how they dressed. The wealthy wore furs and jewels, and the cloth of their garments featured extravagant embroidery. But theirs was not the typical fashion of the times. The poor and even the middle classes dressed more simply” (Various 12)