Module #1 Introduction to Elizabethan England Overview of Elizabeth Is reign, the English Renaissance, and the cultural and political context of 16th-century England
Module #2 The Rise of Elizabeth I Elizabeths early life, accession to the throne, and establishment of her government
Module #3 The English Reformation The impact of the Protestant Reformation on England, the role of Henry VIII and Edward VI, and Elizabeths settlement of 1559
Module #4 The English Economy and Society Agriculture, trade, and commerce in 16th-century England, including the rise of a middle class and the poverty of the poor
Module #5 The Arts and Culture of Elizabethan England The flourishing of literature, music, and art during Elizabeths reign, including the works of William Shakespeare and Christopher Marlowe
Module #6 The Spanish Empire and Philip II The rise of the Spanish Empire, Philip IIs reign, and the motivations behind the Spanish Armada
Module #7 The Reasons for War The causes of the Anglo-Spanish War, including conflicts over trade, territory, and religion
Module #8 The Spanish Armada:Planning and Preparation The organization, financing, and strategic planning behind the Armadas invasion of England
Module #9 The English Navy and its Leadership The state of the English navy in 1588, including its ships, personnel, and leaders like Lord Howard and Francis Drake
Module #10 The Spanish Fleet Sets Sail The Armadas departure from Lisbon, its voyage to England, and the challenges it faced at sea
Module #11 The Battle of Plymouth The first engagement between the Armada and the English navy, including the role of Francis Drake and the Spanish flagship
Module #12 The Armadas Progress Up the Channel The Armadas movement up the English Channel, including its anchorage off Calais and the English response
Module #13 The Fireships of Gravelines The English tactic of using fireships to attack the anchored Armada, and the subsequent Spanish retreat
Module #14 The Battle of the Solent The final engagement between the Armada and the English navy, including the sinking of Spanish ships and the flight of the survivors
Module #15 The Aftermath of the Armadas Defeat The consequences of the Armadas defeat, including the impact on Spanish power, English morale, and the balance of European politics
Module #16 The Treaty of London The negotiations and signing of the Treaty of London, which marked a temporary end to hostilities between England and Spain
Module #17 The Legacy of the Armada The Armadas impact on English and Spanish history, including its role in shaping national identity and influencing future conflicts
Module #18 Elizabethan England and the Wider World Englands relations with other European powers, including France, Scotland, and the Netherlands
Module #19 The Catholic Question The role of English Catholics during the Armada crisis, including the loyalty of Catholic nobles and the persecution of Catholic priests
Module #20 The English People and the Armada The reaction of the English population to the Armada crisis, including popular culture, propaganda, and mobilization
Module #21 Technology and the Armada The impact of technological innovations, such as guns, ships, and navigation, on the outcome of the Armada campaign
Module #22 Myths and Legends of the Armada The myths and legends that have grown up around the Armada, including the role of luck, weather, and divine intervention
Module #23 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Elizabethan England and the Spanish Armada career
