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Slide 1: Introduction
Title: The Tudor Age - England's Golden Age
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Henry VII seized the throne in 1485 after defeating Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth Field
Married Elizabeth of York, uniting the Houses of Lancaster and York and creating the Tudor rose
Established the Court of Star Chamber to strengthen royal power and suppress nobles
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Henry VIII is known for his six marriages and his break with the Roman Catholic Church
Established the Church of England and made himself its head
Oversaw the dissolution of the monasteries and the redistribution of their wealth
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Edward VI, Henry VIII's only son, ruled from 1547 to 1553 and promoted Protestantism
Mary I, Henry VIII's daughter with Catherine of Aragon, ruled from 1553 to 1558 and attempted to restore
Catholicism
Both reigns were marked by religious persecution and unrest
Slide 5: Elizabeth I
Title: Elizabeth I - The Virgin Queen
Image: Picture of Elizabeth I with her signature white makeup and red hair
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Elizabeth I ruled from 1558 to 1603 and oversaw a period of great cultural and economic growth
Defeated the Spanish Armada in 1588 and established England as a major naval power
Known for her patronage of the arts and literature, including Shakespeare and Marlowe
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The Tudor Age saw a rise in social mobility and the growth of a middle class
Education became more widespread, with the establishment of grammar schools
Tudor architecture and art, such as the works of Holbein and Van Eyck, remain influential today
Slide 7: Conclusion
Title: Conclusion
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The Tudor Age was a time of great change and transformation in England
The reigns of the Tudor monarchs left a lasting impact on English culture, politics, and society
The Tudor rose, a symbol of the dynasty's unity, remains an enduring symbol of England's golden age.