During the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, England prospered with rich inventions and innovations. New ideas exploded from every corner. Daily life has been improved with new inventions and ideas. New inventions have enabled improvements and more sophisticated lifestyles. The way things were done and the amount of time they took changed forever. England had entered what is called the Golden Age. This era would not have succeeded without their ruthless ruler, Queen Elizabeth I. (McGeary, Johanna) Shortly before the Elizabethan era, a man named Henry VIII ruled England. Henry wanted his family to continue their dynasty. To do this he needed a son. His first wife gave birth to a daughter, Mary. After she did not bear him a child, Henry filed for divorce. The Church, however, denied him this right because it would have made a bad impression. Outraged, Henry separated England from the church and divorced his wife. He then secretly married Anne Boleyn. Ann, like his first wife, could not give him a daughter, but instead gave birth to a daughter, Elizabeth. Henry had Anne executed. Then he remarried and his third wife finally bore him a son, Edward. (Mcgeary,Johanna)Elizabeth was born on September 7, 1533. Elizabeth grew up as a very lonely child. However, she received a high-quality education, especially for a woman of her period. His guardian was Roger Aschman. He was an educated man, having previously studied at St. John's College, Cambridge. He had also taught his brother, Edward. (“Elizabethan Period”)Elizabeth's brothers preceded her to the throne. Edward ruled first. He began to rule at the age of nine and died before his sixteenth birthday. Mary was next in line. Maria was a fierce housekeeper. He began his reign by slaughtering... middle of paper... that playwrights, such as William Shakespeare, were capable of achieving great heights of greatness. Clothing styles were changed. The food was left over. The style has been completely changed for the better. The Elizabethan era thrived on power, culture, style and splendor. New research has helped improve not only this era, but all subsequent life. Works Cited "Elizabethan Period". Elizabethan research. January 14, 2012http://www.elizabethan-era.org.uk/elizabethan-period.htmGill,NS “Four Humors” 2012.The New York Times Company. January 17, 2012McGeary, Johanna. “Queen Elizabeth I”. 1999. Student Research Center. January 15, 2012 http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=mih&AN=2628972&site=src-live“Shakespeare Times” 1998. January 16, 2012 http://www.shakespeare-online.com