Part of a larger site on Renaissance literature, this page contains quotes, Elizabeth's writings and speeches, a great biography, essays, articles, images, and more. Very helpful.

Good biographical entry on Queen Elizabeth I.

Full-featured online exhibition about Elizabeth I, her reign, and Elizabethan times.

Article on Queen Elizabeth I and the obstacles she faced as she tried to establish an official English Protestant church. Part of a three article series on Making a Difference. Includes questions for discussion and small group activity.

This Queen Elizabeth I of England site features many resources, both text and illustrations, about the life and times of the Tudor monarch who lived from 1533-1603.

Very informative site about Elizabeth I including her religious and political reform, political strategies and her effect on English society during her reign. Contains links to other British history sites.

Using portraits of Elizabeth I found in British museums as source material, learners investigate the art of portraiture by creating a new portrait of Queen Elizabeth that demonstrates knowledge of Tudor times and her reign.

Fordham University provides the words spoken by Elizabeth I to her troops in 1588 when they went to fight the Spanish Armada.

Tour artifacts from the Folger Shakespeare Library that tell story of Elizabeth's life, times, and reign.

[Free Registration/Login Required] This is a collection of images of a jewel of Elizabeth I which depicts the head of the queen surrounded by roses; the back of the pendant features a large phoenix. Teaching ideas and background...

An article about the plots around Elizabeth I and her sophisticated spy ring. Archived.

An examination of the Church and Church policies under Queen Elizabeth I. Provides links to background information and other facts about the church.

This Luminarium site offers nine different portraits of Queen Elizabeth I.

Kids learn about the biography of Queen Elizabeth I, powerful ruler of the United Kingdom for many years.

A clickable list of full texts by Queen Elizabeth I that includes poems, speeches, verse translations, and letters.

Through short frames with pictures and narrative, the story of the Armada unfolds. A good background to the battle is also provided. Click on the sources on the index to pull up each frame.

Read about Queen Elizabeth I's (1533-1603) tumultuous life, examine portraits of the time period and read primary source documents.

View the lengthy illustrated scroll that documents Elizabeth's funeral procession, a microcosm of Elizabethan society at the time of Elizabeth's death, in 1603.

This is an excellent source for information about Elizabeth I's role in the formation of the Anglican/Episcopalian Church. It includes her religious views and influence.

This biographical resource for Queen Elizabeth I can help students collecting background information or for use in classroom discussion and assignments.

The History Place provides a brief overview of the Armada defeat and the speech given by Elizabeth I before the battle.

Text of the Royal Charter to Sir Walter Raleigh (1584) signed by Queen Elizabeth I of England granting him lands and rights in the New World.

This lesson provides background for an English Renaissance unit; it compares the English Renaissance with the Italian Renaissance. It features Queen Elizabeth I's influence and provides a poem written by the queen, "When I Was Fair and...

This lesson plan teaches some basic facts about Elizabeth I's early life and provides information about her painted portraits.