Queen Elizabeth 1 Contributions

I have been looking everywhere and I don't even know where to turn anymore, but here's what I need help on: What did Queen Elizabeth 1 contribute to Colonial Society? What lasting affects did she leave on America? * This is specifically talking about Colonial America * All i can find at this point is about how Virginia came to be and how it was established after many tries and so on so forth but no website has been able to give me anything on how she impacted the colonies in America. I'm getting desperate and I really need help. Thanks!