sions and successes. In
             1554, Elizabeth was imprisoned on the false charge of having been
             involved in Wyatt's rebellion. "She was later released, having outwardly
             professed Roman Catholicism, and regained Mary's favor" (11-12)). Mary
             was her sister who locked her up because she felt threatened by
             Elizabeth. Mary falsely accused Elizabeth of aiding in a Protestant
             rebellion. At the death of Mary in 1558, Elizabeth became queen,
             beginning one of the greatest reigns in English history (15). At the
             time of Elizabeth's accession, England was torn by religious strife, was
             economically insecure, and was involved in a disastrous war with France
             (19). "Although she was excessively vain and capricious, her monarchial
             duties were always her primary concern. Her policies and her colorful
             personality made her extremely popular with her subjects." (20)
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