chapter 28 section 5 questions

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

Two noble families, York and Lancaster, began a fight for the throne. The Yorkist Symbol was a white rose, and the Lancastrain symbol was a red rose. For this reason the struggles between the House of York and the House of Lancaster were called the Wars of the Rose. Lancastrain Won.

2) How did Henry VIII change history? 

By convincing parliament to declare him the head of the Church of England, and Splitting with the Roman Catholic Church.

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

Because he encouraged art Literature, hunting, and parties.

4) Who was Queen Elizabeth?

She was Henry the 8ths daughter. She became queen in 1558 when she was 25 years old. She was shrewd and well educated. Although she had a sharp tongue and an iron will, she won the loyalty and confidence of her people.

5) What were English theaters like?

Their stages stood in the open air. Most of the audience, how ever, sat under a roof or some sort of covering. Those who could not afford to pay for seats stood in the pit, or an open area in the front of the theater, and on the sides of the stage. Since there were no lights, plays were performed in the afternoon, they attracted large crowds.

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

He drew them from the histories of England and ancient Rome. He often used Italian scenes, characters, and tales in his plays.