high tech hole in 1
The High Tech Hole In 1 project was where the entire 10th grade built a miniature golf course to explain historical events. I was in a group with Diana L, Priya, Katrina, and Stephen. Our specific hole's theme was the Elizabethan Era which was often referred to as England's Golden Age. In Humanities class, we had to write an essay on a specific aspect of our time period. I wrote about Elizabethan religion and conflicts surrounding it. The building process was very tiring, yet it was also the most fulfilling. In the beginning, we had to cut boards which we then carried up and down stairs repeatedly throughout the rest of the project. Then, we had to cut the fake grass that we glued and stapled on top of the boards. We had to be really mindful about our cuts because we did not have extra materials. The building process for myself ended with screwing trim around the border because I was not present during the time that everyone made their obstacles. In Multimedia class, we made videos where historical figures were interviewed. It was hard because of the limited time we had to make them. I'm not posting the video I made because it was not up to my standards. In Math, we had to find the par for our hole and prove it mathematically. I found this to be the easiest part of the project. Exhibition was alright. It was my first exhibition ever, so I was a little nervous. It turned out to be easy and fun though. Overall, I learned a lot from this project, and I really enjoyed it.
Religion During the Elizabethan Era (8 June 2015)
England is a country with a rich history. One of the most influential periods was during the Elizabethan Era which is commonly referred to as the Golden Age. During this span of time between 1558 and 1603, exploration, entertainment, and literature thrived. The works of William Shakespeare took shape during this period, and his plays are still valued today. However, religious conflict made Queen Elizabeth I’s job difficult.
Many problems surrounding religion that Queen Elizabeth faced started before her reign. King Henry VIII started the Anglican Church after asking Pope Clement VII to divorce his wife, Catherine of Aragon. The king believed that their marriage was cursed because she was previously married to his brother. According to Leviticus 20:21, “if a man marries his brother’s wife, it is an act of impurity; he has dishonored his brother. They will be childless” (“The Bible”). Unfortunately for Henry, the pope denied the annulment which prompted the king to break off from the Catholic Church. England remained Protestant until the death of his son, King Edward VI. Then, Edward’s eldest sister, Mary, became queen. She converted England back to Catholicism. Upon Queen Mary’s death, King Henry VIII’s daughter, Elizabeth, inherited the throne. Even though she was a strong Protestant, she was very tolerant of Catholicism. Before becoming queen, there was a lot of persecution toward Protestants in England. Queen Elizabeth ended that.
While striving to address the religious differences of the people, Queen Elizabeth’s first act as monarch was enforcing the Religious Settlement. The first part of this law was called the Act of Supremacy which addressed the issue of her religious title. “Head of Church” was changed to “Supreme Governor of the Church of England” because Catholic people found women to be inferior spiritually (Sharnette). Therefore, most of them felt that having a female “Head of Church” was unacceptable. It was also because they believed that only the pope could be the true head of Church. This first act also demanded that all people in a position of power, both politically and religiously, must swear allegiance to their queen. The second part of the Religious Settlement, the Act of Unity, was the fusion of the two religions. At services, everyone used “The Book of Common Prayer” which was in English in contrast to the Bible which was in Latin. The wording during services was vague enough that it could easily apply to everyone. Attending church weekly was not mandatory, but a fine would be collected from those who did not go, regardless of the person’s religious preferences. The money collected by this fine would then go toward helping the less fortunate. In the beginning, the Religious Settlement proved very helpful in making England Protestant, while still incorporating Catholic aspects.
Queen Elizabeth’s religious compromises retained peace for the first decade, but that did not last. In 1570, Pope Pius V passed the Regnans in Excelsis, a law saying that people no longer had to listen to what the queen said. He believed that Queen Elizabeth was not entitled to the throne because King Henry VIII was not authorized to marry Anne Boleyn. Since Elizabeth was the daughter of the king and Anne, that made Elizabeth illegitimate according to the pope. After this, many Catholics felt conflicted in regards to their loyalties. Their religion was very important to them, so they felt morally obligated to listen to the pope. Despite that, a lot of them loved their queen and did not want to go against her (Sharnette). Although the religious situation had flaws, it was significantly better than after Queen Elizabeth’s excommunication.
The tension surrounding religion prompted some Catholics to plot against Queen Elizabeth. Mary, Queen of Scots, wanted to take over the throne and make England Catholic. She was put on trial and convicted for plotting to assassinate Queen Elizabeth. Another well-known assassination attempt against Queen Elizabeth involved King Philip II of Spain. His initial plan was to invade the kingdom and free Mary, Queen Of Scots. However, after Mary’s execution, the King decided that he was going to force Queen Elizabeth to abdicate the throne and make all of England Catholic again. King Philip II sent his ships to England, but Queen Elizabeth successfully destroyed his fleet and his plans. Throughout her reign, there were other plots to either drive her from the throne or kill her.
Religion, and the conflict surrounding it, played a big role during the Golden Age. Opinions were passionate, not just regarding religion. Passion during the Golden Age spilled over into other areas of society. Growth and imagination in business and finance, the art and music worlds, and the cloth industry flourished. The Elizabethan Era was a big part of shaping England then, and its creativity is still felt and enjoyed today.
England is a country with a rich history. One of the most influential periods was during the Elizabethan Era which is commonly referred to as the Golden Age. During this span of time between 1558 and 1603, exploration, entertainment, and literature thrived. The works of William Shakespeare took shape during this period, and his plays are still valued today. However, religious conflict made Queen Elizabeth I’s job difficult.
Many problems surrounding religion that Queen Elizabeth faced started before her reign. King Henry VIII started the Anglican Church after asking Pope Clement VII to divorce his wife, Catherine of Aragon. The king believed that their marriage was cursed because she was previously married to his brother. According to Leviticus 20:21, “if a man marries his brother’s wife, it is an act of impurity; he has dishonored his brother. They will be childless” (“The Bible”). Unfortunately for Henry, the pope denied the annulment which prompted the king to break off from the Catholic Church. England remained Protestant until the death of his son, King Edward VI. Then, Edward’s eldest sister, Mary, became queen. She converted England back to Catholicism. Upon Queen Mary’s death, King Henry VIII’s daughter, Elizabeth, inherited the throne. Even though she was a strong Protestant, she was very tolerant of Catholicism. Before becoming queen, there was a lot of persecution toward Protestants in England. Queen Elizabeth ended that.
While striving to address the religious differences of the people, Queen Elizabeth’s first act as monarch was enforcing the Religious Settlement. The first part of this law was called the Act of Supremacy which addressed the issue of her religious title. “Head of Church” was changed to “Supreme Governor of the Church of England” because Catholic people found women to be inferior spiritually (Sharnette). Therefore, most of them felt that having a female “Head of Church” was unacceptable. It was also because they believed that only the pope could be the true head of Church. This first act also demanded that all people in a position of power, both politically and religiously, must swear allegiance to their queen. The second part of the Religious Settlement, the Act of Unity, was the fusion of the two religions. At services, everyone used “The Book of Common Prayer” which was in English in contrast to the Bible which was in Latin. The wording during services was vague enough that it could easily apply to everyone. Attending church weekly was not mandatory, but a fine would be collected from those who did not go, regardless of the person’s religious preferences. The money collected by this fine would then go toward helping the less fortunate. In the beginning, the Religious Settlement proved very helpful in making England Protestant, while still incorporating Catholic aspects.
Queen Elizabeth’s religious compromises retained peace for the first decade, but that did not last. In 1570, Pope Pius V passed the Regnans in Excelsis, a law saying that people no longer had to listen to what the queen said. He believed that Queen Elizabeth was not entitled to the throne because King Henry VIII was not authorized to marry Anne Boleyn. Since Elizabeth was the daughter of the king and Anne, that made Elizabeth illegitimate according to the pope. After this, many Catholics felt conflicted in regards to their loyalties. Their religion was very important to them, so they felt morally obligated to listen to the pope. Despite that, a lot of them loved their queen and did not want to go against her (Sharnette). Although the religious situation had flaws, it was significantly better than after Queen Elizabeth’s excommunication.
The tension surrounding religion prompted some Catholics to plot against Queen Elizabeth. Mary, Queen of Scots, wanted to take over the throne and make England Catholic. She was put on trial and convicted for plotting to assassinate Queen Elizabeth. Another well-known assassination attempt against Queen Elizabeth involved King Philip II of Spain. His initial plan was to invade the kingdom and free Mary, Queen Of Scots. However, after Mary’s execution, the King decided that he was going to force Queen Elizabeth to abdicate the throne and make all of England Catholic again. King Philip II sent his ships to England, but Queen Elizabeth successfully destroyed his fleet and his plans. Throughout her reign, there were other plots to either drive her from the throne or kill her.
Religion, and the conflict surrounding it, played a big role during the Golden Age. Opinions were passionate, not just regarding religion. Passion during the Golden Age spilled over into other areas of society. Growth and imagination in business and finance, the art and music worlds, and the cloth industry flourished. The Elizabethan Era was a big part of shaping England then, and its creativity is still felt and enjoyed today.