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This week we're going to continue our look at Elizabeth as well as the England that she found herself ruling.

England had been going through many wars, economic troubles, as well as internal strife, and we're

going to look at how Elizabeth dealt with those issues. She did so through a combination of tactics.

First of all there was her hallmark careful diplomacy which she was very well

known for. Second of all there were times when it presented itself that Elizabeth would flex England's muscles.

But third, most importantly to not only our story, but England's survival as well,

there was a class of men in England at the time who were young, ambitious, flamboyance,

and oftentimes notorious that did Elizabeth's bidding.

Sometimes they did so through official royal decree.

Other times they would do so with the letter of Mark in their pocket,

and sometimes it would be outright piracy.

These were young men that were the sons of noble families that were merchants or explorers

that would turn their talents on the sea into something much more profitable.

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