At the time of Queen Elizabeth I, …………….

During the reign of Elizabeth I, the English became a
strong and united nation. The famous "Sea Dogs"
such men as Drake and Raleigh challenged the
power of Spain at sea. Although Elizabeth tried to
avoid war, she was fearless in an emergency. When
the Spanish invasion threatened, she called the
country to arms. After the defeat of the Spanish
Armada In 1588, English traders and explorers were
able to travel all over the world. England became
more and more prosperous, and the first plans were
made to found colonies overseas.