The English Renaissance

Learning Goal: Describe what changes took place in learning, religion, science and exploration during 1300-1500s and how these changes transformed Europe.

Today's Objective: Students will be able to summarize the effects of the Renaissance in England.

In your groups read chapter 28 section and answer the following questions:

1) What was the War of the Roses?  Who won?
2) How did Henry VIII change history?
3) How did he encourage the Renaissance in England?
4) Who was Queen Elizabeth?
5) What were English theaters like?
6) Form what did Shakespeare draw ideas for his plays?

7) In a paragraph summarize the effects of the Renaissance on England.

HOMEWORK: Page 447 Understanding Main Ideas questions 1-8.