The Elizabethan Era: The Reign of Queen

What was the Elizabethan Era? In 1558 through 1603, Queen Elizabethan ruled a time period called the Elizabethan Era. This time period was also known as the golden age in England history. During this era, she ruled everything; she told them what they could and couldn’t do, how and when to do it, and what they could wear and eat. She took her job very seriously and did not joke around when it came to running England. The Elizabethan Era was the most interesting era because of Queen Elizabeth’s outrageous and gruesome punishments, extraordinary and fancy clothing, diverse meals and beverages, and festive holidays and celebrations.
To begin, the Elizabeth Era had violent and harsh punishments for those who did not obey. As said in the article “Crime and Punishment in England”, “Convicted traitors were noble birth were usually executed in less undignified ways” (Benson 171). This quote clearly states that the people that committed the crime get penalized. Again Benson mentions how extreme the punishments were in this quote, “They were either hanged until completely dead before being drawn and quartered, or they were beheaded” (Benson 170). People were hung, stabbed, and basically slaughtered depending on the crime. The harsh punishments proved that Queen Elizabeth was strict. The abuse of the English wasn’t the only thing that was abnormal; the dress code of the era was extreme as well.
Next, the attire of the Elizabethan period was strict, important, and elegant. In the article “Daily Life in Elizabethan Era” it emphasizes “The Elizabethan Era is known for the celebrate outfits that men and women wore to court and elite social functions” (Benson 187). Their dressing was to be a certain way and very detailed. Back in this t...

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...itizens were placed in classes, only the higher and nobles had more freedom and privileges throughout the time. Since the upper-class had more special treatment, the poor had to suffer and serve to the wealthy. However, in the end all of the English pretty much had a positive attitude. Whether they were poor and surrounded by loved ones or rich and alone, they always looked at the good side of any situation. Queen Elizabeth ruled England from November 17, 1558 to March 24, 1603. Although her rules and regulations were found to be a little it extreme, she was known to be a good influence on the people of England. The queen influenced everyone to participate and enjoy the arts of music and literature. This also placed a positive impact on the economy and society. All of these events and rules followed during he created and, extraordinary time of the Elizabethan era.