During the major battle Sir Francis Drake is quoted, "There was never anything pleased me better than seeing the enemy flying with a southerly wind to the northward" ("Elizabethan War"). The Spanish Armada was forced to sail northward while the fleet of England was able to attack. Once the larger ships were so far out to sea as to not be a threat, the reminder crashed into the shores of Norway with a starving wasted crew. Those that survived had to surrender as many soldiers did due to the new weapon at the English army's disposal, the musket. Queen Elizabeth helped inspire advancement in technology and science. The invention of firearms was just before the Elizabethan era but she was just the encouragement the army needed to upgrade. In 1595, all soldiers were ordered to replace their bows with a musket. The most popular one at the time was called the Matchlock and actually required the soldier to light the firearm with a match for every shot ("Elizabethan War"). This allowed for further victories for the British during the Elizabethan era and ended the castle battles of previous eras. The war with Spain officially ended in 1603 in England's favor. The Desmond Rebellion was prior to the establishment of the musket but it ended in the queen's favor. The Tyrone Rebellion was extinguished in 1603 as well. Only this rebellion was devastating to the English army as all...

This could be considered a defeat for Queen Elizabeth I because only one week after her death a treaty was signed, which historically is considered to be in Irish favor ("Elizabethan War").
The Elizabethan era was full of war, weapons, advancement, and revolutions. The person to blame for most of this is Queen Elizabeth I and she would gladly take responsibility. With the institution of the firearm, the exceptional public relations and loyalty, and the sneaky political strategy of the queen, this era was transformed by the queen for the queen and her loyal subjects. There are many other important events that occurred during the Elizabethan period but focusing on war and weapons displayed Queen Elizabeth's elite services and sacrifice. Choosing the proper generals allowed for the defeat of the Spanish Armada, putting muskets in the hand of the soldiers ended castle warfare, and ruling as a woman in a man's world was truly significant. This shows only a tiny portion of Queen Elizabeth I contributions during this ultimate English and Protestant period. This era put England on top sadly at the end of Queen Elizabeth's life and the Elizabethan era on March 24, 1603 ("Elizabethan War").

Works Cited

"Elizabeth I." Encyclopaedia Britannica. Encyclopaedia Britannica Online. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 2009. Web. 30 Nov. 2009