Was Elizabeth I a good Queen?

Queen Elizabeth I reigned for over 45 years (1585 - 1603). She accomplished this feat by making some very important decisions that would change England forever. Many of these decisions created great uproar from the general public; others would leave her with many supporters. <Tab/> <Tab/> Elizabeth's predecessor, Mary I, had married Philip II of Spain before she died. Once Elizabeth came into power Philip asked for her hand in …

…didn't want Mary Queen of Scots to die. She made many personal sacrifices for the best of the country, and she didn't accumulate a great wealth for her self, but gave some of her money to her country. The English people in general did really like her (although there were always a few people against her). All these facts make me conclude that Elizabeth I was one of the finest monarchs England has ever had.