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 *perous and peaceful reign, of forty-five years, in 1603, having named for her successor, her cousin, James Stuart, king of Scotland: and thus the two kingdoms of England and Scotland came to be united, and took the name of Great Britain.

QUESTIONS.

1. What was the character of queen Elizabeth?

4. What was the fashion of riding at this period?

5. Mention the good and bad features of Elizabeth's government.

6. How were new manufactures brought into England, and what were they?

8. What provision was made for the poor?

9. When was the Royal Exchange built, and by whom?

10. What was the origin of the East India Company?

13. Who was the first English captain that sailed round the world?

15. What honors were bestowed on him on his return?

19. How was the slave trade begun?

26. What was the Spanish Armada?

29. What celebrated author lived in this reign?

36. When did Elizabeth die?