"• The Tudor dynasty began with Henry VII's victory at the Battle of Bosworth in 1485, marking the end of the Wars of the Roses.
- •Key monarchs include Henry VIII, known for his six marriages and the English Reformation; and Elizabeth I, celebrated for the Elizabethan Era and defeating the Spanish Armada.
- •The Act of Supremacy in 1534 established the monarch as the head of the Church of England, breaking away from the Catholic Church.
- •The period saw significant cultural development, including the flourishing of English literature and drama, exemplified by Shakespeare.
- •The economy transformed with the growth of trade and exploration, notably the establishment of the East India Company in 1600.
- •The Tudor period was marked by political intrigue, including the execution of Anne Boleyn and the rise of powerful advisors like Thomas Cromwell.
- •Religious conflicts arose, leading to persecutions and the establishment of Protestantism as a dominant force in England.
- •The legacy of the Tudors includes the establishment of a more centralized government and the foundations of modern British identity."
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