Queen Elizabeth I: Speech to the Troops at Tilbury

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Elizabeth’s is a political speech rallying her citizens to war. Compare it with the transcript of a 20th century example, such as that by George Bush, Sr., in announcing the attacks on Iraq at the time of the Persian Gulf War, or of George W. Bush in his speech announcing the war against terrorism.

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Do some research on the reign of Elizabeth I using a good encyclopedia entry or another detailed source. Compare the historical image of the woman with the way she presents herself here.

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Write your own “speech to the troops,” rallying others to participate in a cause you believe in.

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