Crystal Gomez

Process Paper

Queen Elizabeth I

The concept of the History Fair project is the importance of Queen Elizabeth I had on the

English economy and politics. Focusing mostly on her identity as Queen, Elizabeth was able to

prove to many people the strength she held in her reign on her own not needing anyone's

validation but her own. Researching the circumstances Elizabeth grew up in allowed a

perspective of the formation of the Queen she will become. Ultimately, fascinated by her

independent mindset of only needing herself and not the company of a man especially allowed

many women at that time to believe that there was a possibility to have power without having a

husband. Additionally, helping to provide a platform where others are able to learn more about

the strength she had in the throne.

My preliminary research began when I was searching for more context of Elizabeth's

reign wanting to gain more knowledge and how important her legacy was to England. Using

multiple sources I was able to learn more about the crown and the different obstacles the heir

must go through to claim the throne. Keeping in mind that Elizabeth was not the first heir to the

throne nor the second but the third. Initially facing problems of her right to the throne since she

was created out of wedlock. Eventually, I decided to expand my research to the years during her

reign and the methods she used on the throne and how she was able to show the men who

objected of her ruling that she was worthy of the crown. Abstaining from any marriage with men

Elizabeth created the belief of women independence where at the time women were not granted

that right.
 Since a presentation category should always reflect the topic well, I chose a website to

complement my topic elegance and royalty. Since my topic is about the English crown, I wanted

to capture the essence of elegance in my design. I chose a light baby blue/ light turquoise color

scheme to represent the idea elegancy and valuable and cursive and light writing to be viewed as

graceful.

My topic relates to this year’s theme of “Breaking Barriers” on a descriptive level.

Through various exchanges of opinions on her ruling over England Elizabeth was able to display

the power a woman was able to hold on the throne, allowing the world to acknowledge her not

only as a woman but as a powerful ruler over a country. Elizabeth helped provide England with

the resources to expand after her reign has ended and letting her reign forever be known as the

“Golden Age”.

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