Economy


 * Pirates**

When the Netherlands rose up against their Spanish masters in 1566, Elizabeth sided with them against Spain. She encouraged them to attack Spanish ships. The Netherlands started to fund Privateers, or licensed pirates. One of the pirates was Francis Drake, who would sneak onto Spanish ships and steal their gold and goods. The Spanish would be furious but Queen Elizabeth denied everything.


 * Finance**

When Elizabeth I ruled, she had some financial problems. Even though she was a wise spender she was in debt. The government was poor and she wasn’t getting enough money to run England. She wasn't the only ruler who had problems. Many rulers before her had debt too, but she had one of the worst.