Thesis: Although Henry VIII had some positive effects during his reign, due to his irresponsible behavior and decisions, he had a negative impact on Elizabeth’s rights and responsibilities. We are using the theme of rights and responsibilities to compare these two rulers and show the effects Henry VIII had on Elizabeth. Our topic is significant because Henry VIII’s behavior and decisions not only affected his responsibilities as king but also Elizabeth I’s rights and responsibilities as future queen of England. We will be looking at the details of King Henry VIII’s reign and Queen Elizabeth I’s reign and seeing how Henry’s actions affected Elizabeth’s ruling. During the process we will examine the political and religious decisions along with multiple affairs of Henry VIII, which all ultimately cause obstacles for Elizabeth in the future, thus affecting her rights and responsibilities.
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