Chapter 28 section 5

1)    What was the War of the Roses?  Who won?

It was a war between two noble families, York and Lancaster and they were fighting for the throne. The Lancaster’s won.

2)    How did Henry VIII change history? 

 He changed the course of history by convincing Parliament to declare him the head of the Church of England.

3)    How was did he encourage the Renaissance in England?

He encouraged art, literature, hunting, and parties. He played many instruments and composed his own music. Nobles and Merchants also began to look to Renaissance Italy for guidance in politics, diplomacy, and behavior.

4)    Who was Queen Elizabeth?

         Queen Elizabeth was the Henry the eighth daughter. She became queen when she was 25. She was well educated and won the loyalty and confidence of her people.

5) What were English theaters like?

The stages stood in open air, most audience members sat under a roof or some sort of covering, people who could not afford a to pay for a seat stood in the pit, or an open area in front of the theater and on the sides of the stage. There were no lights so plays were preformed in

6)    Form what did Shakespeare draw ideas for his plays?

Shakespeare drew ideas for his plays from English and Roman histories.

7)    In a paragraph summarize the effects of the Renaissance on England.

The Renaissance helped the increase of trade and made the England more peaceful and rich. People of the Renaissance enjoyed plays. Shakespeare brought in English playwrights and wrote many of his famous playwrights. Poetry and music soon became part of daily life also, people of all classes enjoyed singing, ballads and folk songs. Many played instruments like violin, guitars, and lutes.