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WHAT WAS LONDON LIKE IN ELIZABETHAN ENGLAND? //Answer prepared by Abby L.//  On the website, __Elizabethan England__, the "Elizabethan Period" article depicted the Elizabethan era as "the age of the renaissance." Under the reign of Queen Elizabeth, England flourished. London, being the heart of England, reflected all the vibrant qualities of this time. It accomplished many tasks including the renowned defeat of the Spanish Armada. It was in this period of time that many new inventions and ideas began to emerge. Every aspect of life in England began to develop.

The __Shakespeare Resource Center__ informs us of the development of the Elizabethan era. Mainly, the most developed and advanced aspect in London during the Elizabethan era. The scientific revolution began with the astronomers of the time who began to promote their theories of relations between the celestial phases and their effects on events that take place on earth. Many astronomers also began to create their infamous reputation, such as Galileo, Kepler, Versalius and Harvey. Together they contributed to create the renowned "Scientific Method." The monetary system of coins and currency also improved. Coins were minted in either gold or silver and the weight of the coin determined the value as opposed to the old coins which were hard to apprehend. Despite these improvements, there were also some issues emerging.

Although along with the progress of science and invention, people also began to become more and more superstitious. The __Elizabethan England's__ website's article on the "Elizabethan Period" mentioned that it was during this time that the fear of witchcraft and superstitions began. Historians are not certain why they began, but whenever something unexplainable occurred it was usually blamed on someone accused of being a witch. Women accused of being a witch were normally poor or old single women, but rarely were men accused of witchcraft. As Queen Elizabeth sent more people to the executioner's block, ghosts also became another rising terror. Many citizens believed that with more people dying there would be more ghosts lurking about causing trouble and mayhem.  "Elizabethan England." Shakespeare Resource Center __.__ "Elizabethan Period." __Elizabethan England__ . "Everyday Life." __Elizabethan England__ . Laroque, Francoise. __The Age of Shakespeare__. New York: Harry N. Abrams, 1993. Picard, Liza. __Elizabeth's London everyday life in Elizabethan London__. New York: St. Martin's P, 2004.
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