Queen Anne (1665 - 1714)

"Queen Anne was the last of the Stuart monarchs, and the first sovereign of Great Britain."

She was born on 1665 in London and was niece of King Charles II. Anne was raised as Protestant, eventhough her father was Catholic. After some years, she married with a Danish prince.

Two years later her father became king. When he died her sister, Mary, took the royal position. When she passed away, Anne became Queen. Meanwhile her reign last, her decisions were made with her friends and ministers advices. During Anne's role a series of events happened; The War of the Spanish Succession started. In that time success was by their side and allowed England's negotiating postion. In 1713 France recognized Anne as a real Queen and confirmed England's possession of Gibraltar.

In 1707 England and Scotland were combined into a one kingdom. A common flag and coinage was created but Scotland kept their Church, laws and education rules. Anne became the first sovereign of Great Britain. Queen Anne's reign was divided by the power's competition betweem Whigs and Tories. Finally, the Whigs dominated.

Anne died at the age of 49 and she was succeeded by Geroge, a Protestant prince from Germany.

The Knight Queen

A spectacular film, with beautiful scenery and shots, well designed and produced. Moreover, it is the story of a woman, who has been judge for her thoughts and strong beliefs. Irresistibly for the eyes, to be seen but not to be touched. She fought with all her energies and glory to feel and see how the Spaniards knee in front of her, the Queen, the Queen Elizabeth I.

The story was focused on the Queen’s life and the conflict among the reign of one of the most important and famous countries in that time, England. The country was divided by two religions, Protestants with Elizabeth and Catholics (Spain). The Queen felt satisfied knowing that her country was half Catholic, as long as they stay royal to her crown. This situation led Philip of Spain to start a conspiration against Elizabeth I.

Before the enterprise began, a foreign capitain arrived to England, Walter Raleigh, who tried to capture the Queen’s heart, but with all her crown activities she just felt hypnotize for him and his adventurous stories. Nevertheless, Elizabeth didn’t feel just affection for Sir Raleigh, she was self-confident and advised to his side.

Going back to the holy war, Spain assembled its invincible army to fight against the Queen in a sea battle. Elizabeth I was standing in the top of a cliff when suddenly the wind’s direction changes. This situation makes that The Spanish Armada wrecked letting clear that God was with the Queen.

Queen Elizabeth I showed how a female could have the power and strenghts to command a nation. She was a brave woman, who also showed sadness, angry and happiness, but she knew how to control her temper. Elizabeth was a virgin queen and she knew and accepted that. Her role as a wife and mother was with her country and the English people.

Stonehenge

During several years, researchers and experts have been studing the unknow construction of Stonehenge. How was it built?, Why was it built? What was its main purpose? Those are some common questions we do when we study Stonehenge. Nowadays, thanks to tecnology, experts, history, books, etc, which had give us datas and clues, we know a little more about this beautiful structure.

Some first researches said; Stonehenge was a sort of English calendar or a shrine to idolize their gods. But now, we have new information about the real intentions of the stones, it was a healing place. This situation let us think that from the very begining people had their own places to go and pray. They believed in something, their religiousness was showed through this structure. But, the important thing here is how this ceremony has continue for years and years.

It was believed that Stonehenge was a center which had special powers. Some people with health problems traveled from faraway places to be heal by the special force. Again we are seeing a situation that continues in our cultural habits, to have a place we can believe in. For example, Lourdes or the sanctuary of the Andacollos’ virgin. People believe in these places, they go with their ill relatives or children to switch helth for an offering. Maybe people who lived in that time, offered something to be healed. Thanks to the video we know now that they traveled from different places to be treat, maybe that was the possible offering.

Now, is time to wait and see what other things Stonehenge hides...

Daniela's presentation

Daniela presented in a good way. Her presentation was organized and clear, I could follow her rythm easily. I could notice that Daniela knew what she was talking about, because of her confidence showed. She answered what I was questioning, due to I chose the same theme (Ways of seeing). My classmates didn't ask to many questions, though.

Sometimes Daniela lacked of language use and strategies. These could help her to express herself clearly. Her voice volume was ok, I liked her voice.

Her slides where very clear, she used good images that made me understand her presentation better. I believe that this theme was difficult to show, in terms of images, but she found good pictures.

I would say that Daniela needs to be a little more serious when she is presenting something. I know that she is a smiling person and it's difficult to her to be serious. She has to work on that.

Maybe, she could move around the classroom, to have a better interaction and eye contact.

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