AS YOU WALK IN…
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Have your literature book on your desk.
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Prepare for a new Unit!
THE ENGLISH RENAISSANCE
1485-166
 The Renaissance– the rebirth
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HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
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During the Renaissance, the medieval world view, focused on
religion and the afterlife, was replaced by a more modern
view, stressing human life here on earth.
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
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During the Renaissance, the medieval world view, focused on
religion and the afterlife, was replaced by a more modern
view, stressing human life here on earth.
Renaissance Europeans delighted in the arts and literature,
in the beauty of nature, in human impulses, and in a new
sense of mastery over the world.
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
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A new emphasis was placed on the individual
and on the development of human potential.
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
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A new emphasis was placed on the individual and on
the development of human potential.
The idea “Renaissance man” was a many-faceted
person who cultivated his innate talents to the fullest.
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
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A new emphasis was placed on the individual and on
the development of human potential.
The idea “Renaissance man” was a many-faceted
person who cultivated his innate talents to the fullest.
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He is interested in the arts and sciences; he has a very
broad knowledge base.
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
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In England, political instability delayed the
advent of Renaissance ideas, but they began to
enter the society after 1485.
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
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In England, political instability delayed the
advent of Renaissance ideas, but they began to
enter the society after 1485.
This occurred when the Wars of the Roses ended
and Henry Tudor took the throne.
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
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Henry exercised strong authority at home and
negotiated favorable commercial treaties abroad.
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
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Henry exercised strong authority at home and
negotiated favorable commercial treaties abroad.
He built up the nation’s merchant fleet and
financed expeditions that established English
claims in the New World.
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
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He formed a political alliance by arranging a for
his eldest son, Arthur, to marry Catherine of
Aragon, Spanish royalty.
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
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He formed a political alliance by arranging a for
his eldest son, Arthur, to marry Catherine of
Aragon, Spanish royalty.
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Fun Fact!
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When Arthur died unexpectedly, the pope granted a special
dispensation allowing Arthur’s younger brother Henry, the
new heir to the throne, to marry Catherine.
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND:
THE REIGN OF HENRY VIII
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Henry VIII succeeded his father in 1509.
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND:
THE REIGN OF HENRY VIII
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Henry VIII succeeded his father in 1509.
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He was a true Renaissance prince.
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He was a skilled athlete, poet, musician, and was
well educated in French, Italian, and Latin.
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND:
THE REIGN OF HENRY VIII
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The Protestant Reformation began sweeping
northern Europe.
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Began as a result of trying to reform the Catholic
Church. These people believed the clergy was
misusing their power.
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND:
THE REIGN OF HENRY VIII
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The Protestant Reformation began sweeping
northern Europe.
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Began as a result of trying to reform the Catholic
Church. These people believed the clergy was
misusing their power.
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While many in England sympathized with Protestant
reforms, Henry at first remained loyal to Rome.
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND:
THE REIGN OF HENRY VIII
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After 18 years of marriage, Henry VIII only had
one wife with Mary. (He wanted a male heir.)
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND:
THE REIGN OF HENRY VIII
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After 18 years of marriage, Henry VIII only had
one wife with Mary. (He wanted a male heir.)
He wanted an annulment, so he asked Rome to
grant him papal dispensation.
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND:
THE REIGN OF HENRY VIII
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After 18 years of marriage, Henry VIII only had
one wife with Mary. (He wanted a male heir.)
He wanted an annulment, so he asked Rome to
grant him papal dispensation.
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When the pope grants you an exemption from
matrimonial canon law.
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND:
THE REIGN OF HENRY VIII
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He wanted to marry Anne Boleyn.
When the pope refused to agree, Henry broke
from Rome and in 1534 declared himself head of
the Church of England.
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AKA The Anglican Church
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND:
THE REIGN OF HENRY VIII
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Many agreed with his religion; however, if
someone did not, it was off with their head!
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND:
THE REIGN OF HENRY VIII
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Ironically, Anne Boleyn only produced one
daughter, Elizabeth.
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND:
THE REIGN OF HENRY VIII
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Ironically, Anne Boleyn only produced one
daughter, Elizabeth.
Later she was executed on a charge of adultery.
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND:
THE REIGN OF HENRY VIII
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Ironically, Anne Boleyn only produced one
daughter, Elizabeth.
Later she was executed on a charge of adultery.
He got married a THIRD time, and he received
his long-sought son.
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND:
THE REIGN OF HENRY VIII
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His son was Edward VI, who at the age of nine,
succeeded his father.
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND:
THE REIGN OF HENRY VIII
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His son was Edward VI, who at the age of nine,
succeeded his father.
During his six-year reign, the Church of England
became truly Protestant.
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND:
THE REIGN OF HENRY VIII
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His son was Edward VI, who at the age of nine,
succeeded his father.
During his six-year reign, the Church of England
became truly Protestant.
When Edward died, his half-sister Mary took the
throne.
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND:
THE REIGN OF HENRY VIII
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Mary tried to reintroduce Roman Catholicism.
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND:
THE REIGN OF HENRY VIII
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Mary tried to reintroduce Roman Catholicism.
The movement was unpopular, as was her
marriage to her…
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND:
THE REIGN OF HENRY VIII
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Mary tried to reintroduce Roman Catholicism.
The movement was unpopular, as was her
marriage to her… COUSIN from Spain!
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND:
THE REIGN OF HENRY VIII
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Mary tried to reintroduce Roman Catholicism.
The movement was unpopular, as was her
marriage to her… COUSIN from Spain!
She persecuted many Protestants and earned the
name BLOODY MARY.
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND:
THE REIGN OF HENRY VIII
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When Mary died, Elizabeth became queen!
HOMEWORK
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Bring literature book and study guide to class
tomorrow.
We will begin The Elizabethan Era!