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Chapter 9

The document is highly significant historically because it contains authentic information about

the colonization of America in Queen Elizabeth I’s reign. The provided document is a patent

issued by Queen Elizabeth I in 1584. After Spain started dominating the new world by

establishing colonies in South America, the English government aimed to take over North

America. However, some parts of North America denied accepting Christian power and

England’s dominance. The document depicts that Queen Elizabeth granted permission to Sir

Walter Raleigh to settle in the parts of North America that were not in Christian power. The bill

was not passed by the House of Lords. However, Queen had already granted powers to Sir

Walter Raleigh.

The document is legal and authentic and, it gives complete insights into the colonization period.

The patent illustrates that Queen Majestic wrote Walter Raleigh as a loyal soldier because of his

services and colonial policies. The first part of the bill (patent) explains the character and

considerable features of Walter Raleigh. He was very close to Queen Elizabeth from 1580 to

1586. The permission letter also contains the reflection of Queen Elizabeth about Walter Raleigh

and his capabilities. Queen Elizabeth clearly proclaimed in the letter that she grants all

authorities and powers to Walter Raleigh to establish a settlement in Virginia (North America).

The provided patent entirely authorized Walter Raleigh to begin his exploration in other parts of

North America to declare Christian dominance.

Moreover, the document describes that Queen Elizabeth had great confidence in Walter Raleigh

that she assigned him for such an important mission. It is evident from the historic patent that

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Queen Elizabeth allowed and financed Walter Raleigh to establish an English colony in the

“New World” (America).

Chapter 10

The provided document is a transcript of the ‘open letter’ of Queen Elizabeth I issued to Lord

Mayor of London. The transcript is highly critical as it is relevant to the poverty and

overpopulation in Queen Elizabeth I’s reign. The country was facing many difficulties due to

continuous harvest failure. The rate of hunger increased rapidly, which impacted the poor people

adversely. The provided open letter clearly illustrates that Queen Elizabeth ordered the Lord

Mayor to deport black people from England. The document signifies Queen Elizabeth’s reaction

to famine and black people living in London. It also gives authentic information about

discrimination and the biased deportation of black people living in England. The Queen Majesty

termed black people as “Blackamoors” and, she wanted to deport them to reduce the adverse

effects of famine in England. However, the exile seems relatively unjustified and biased.

The Queen significantly targeted poor black people for famine and population growth. The

document also depicts that Queen Elizabeth I did not want to deport black people, but it was

necessary to save England from further economic downfall. The provided open letter clearly

declares black people responsible for harvest failure and over-population. However, the terms

Queen Elizabeth I used for black people were discriminatory because they solely were not the

reason for population growth and famine. According to the open letter, the Queen hired and gave

direction to Edward Banes to take these “Blackamoors” out of England. Moreover, Queen

Elizabeth instructed Sir Thomas to deport poor black people from her realm. In conclusion, the

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open letter provides significant information about Queen Elizabeth’s discrimination towards

black people during the famine period.

Chapter 11

The document is highly extensive and illustrates Queen Elizabeth’s choice and the succession of

James VI. The transcript is the last letter of Elizabeth to her successor James VI of Scotland on

her deathbed. Queen Elizabeth wrote that James VI is a very good brother in the provided

transcript. It depicts their interpersonal relationship. However, Elizabeth did not mention James

VI of Scotland as her official heir in the letter. The English government had determined foreign

relations with the King of Scots in the Elizabethan reign. In the letter, Queen Elizabeth illustrated

foreign and defense policy to the expected successor (James VI). Elizabeth knew that James VI

would not follow in her footsteps so, she clarified her government briefly to him.

James VI was Elizabeth's clear successor because of his royal hierarchy through his mother.

Furthermore, Elizabeth’s relationship with Scotland also influenced James VI's succession in

England. In the provided document, Queen Elizabeth I incorporated several significant aspects of

government. Moreover, Queen Elizabeth entrusted the honor of land (England) in her successor’s

hand. She firmly advised the upcoming king to prevent a foreign invasion in London. There were

comprehensive life lessons that Queen Elizabeth incorporated in this letter. She wrote that these

cautionary advise could benefit the King in government and personal life. It is historically

evident that Queen Elizabeth I wanted a Protestant monarch as her successor; however, James VI

of Scot represented himself as the ambassador of peace because he had a connection with

Catholicism. Lastly, Queen Elizabeth wished James VI of Scotland God’s will and affection as a

sister. She incorporated all best wishes to James VI in this historic letter.

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