Later, in 1573, a disastrous harvest was followed by bad ones for the next four consecutive years. This was not successful because it was a year later after the Vagabond Act was released. But a year later, an Act of the Relief was released to help provide shelter or work for the poor.

In 1577, Francis Drake attacked the Spanish settlements and ships. He returned 3 years later after completing a voyage. This yet again, it put more strain on the friendship with Spain.

In 1580, Jesuit missionary priests, trained in Europe, began landing in England to spread the Catholic religion. Three years later, the Throckmorton Plot failed. It planned for French Catholic forces, backed by the Spanish and Papal money, to invade England in order to free Mary, Queen of Scots, and start a Catholic uprising which would have been seen as a threat towards Elizabeth.

After the uprising, Walter Raleigh set up a colony of settlers in North America and yet again Elizabeth sent an army to the Netherlands against Spain which created more threats as Spain did not attack and Elizabeth basically is sending a message saying 'we are ready for war'.

In 1587, Queen of Scots was executed and Francis Drake attacked the port of Caliz. A year later, Philip II launched an Armada which was defeated. Finally Elizabeth now 50 years old and was not married with no successor to take over the throne.

To conclude, Elizabeth had many failures and success and most time she made unnecessary decisions like sending an army to the Netherlands for help.

	Created by Precious Olufemi about 6 years ago

Here is the storyline of Elizabeth's I reign. I explained whether if it was a success or failure for herself and England.

Baseline of Elizabeth’s I reign 1558-88