History Elizabethan England

• What was the main religious question during the Tudor period?

  Disagreements over Catholic and Protestant beliefs
• Why could Elizabeth not please everyone with her religious policies?

  People had very strong religious views
• What were the main areas of disagreement among Catholics, Protestants, and Puritans?

  • Head of the Church
  • Appearance of churches
  • Language of the Bible and services
• Who did Catholics believe should be head of the Church?

  The Pope
• What did Protestants believe about the head of the Church?

  The monarch should be the head
• What was the Puritan view on church governance?

  They wanted elected committees to govern
• What did the Act of Supremacy (1559) declare?

  Elizabeth was the Supreme Governor of the Church
• How did Catholic churches differ in appearance from Protestant churches?

  Catholic churches had expensive decorations
• What was Elizabeth's solution regarding church decorations?

  She kept decorations and ornaments in churches
• What language did Catholics want for church services and the Bible?

  Latin
• What did the Act of Uniformity (1559) mandate regarding worship?

  All worship should be uniform and in English
• What was the consequence for not attending a church service?

  Paying a fine
• Who led the Northern Rebellion?

  The Earls of Northumberland and Westmorland
• What were the main reasons behind the Northern Rebellion?

  Politics, economics, religion, and succession
• What did the rebels hope to achieve in the Northern Rebellion?

  Restore the Catholic faith
• What happened to the Earl of Northumberland after the rebellion?

  He was captured and beheaded
• What was the Pope's action against Elizabeth?

  He expelled her from the Roman Catholic Church
• What was the impact of the Pope's expulsion of Elizabeth?

  It encouraged plots against her
• What was the role of Jesuit missionaries?

  To persuade people to become Catholics
• What happened to recusants after 1580?

  They faced increased persecution
• What was the aim of the Ridolfi Plot?

  To overthrow Elizabeth and restore Catholicism
• What was the outcome of the Throckmorton Plot?

  Plans were discovered and plotters arrested
• What was the Babington Plot's main goal?

  To kill Elizabeth and place Mary on the throne
• What happened to Mary Queen of Scots after the Babington Plot?

  She was executed in 1587
• How did Elizabeth initially respond to Catholicism in England?

  She intended to deal with it slowly
• What actions did Elizabeth take against Puritans?

  She destroyed their printing presses
• What was the Puritan challenge to Elizabeth's authority?

  They wanted to remove Catholic influences
• What did Elizabeth do to MPs who challenged her authority?

  She imprisoned them
• What was the significance of Mary Queen of Scots' arrival in England?

  It created a serious problem for Elizabeth
• What were the main political problems Elizabeth faced with Mary Queen of Scots?

  • Trust issues with Parliament
  • Conflict with Scottish Protestant government
  • Demands for Mary's execution
• What were the religious implications of Mary Queen of Scots' presence in England?

  • Strong Catholic influence
  • Perception of Mary as rightful Queen
  • Excommunication of Elizabeth by the Pope
• What military concerns arose from Mary Queen of Scots' arrival?

  • Hope for English Catholics
  • Potential support from France and Spain
  • Encouragement for rebellion against Elizabeth
• What was the significance of the execution of Mary Queen of Scots?

  • Increased tensions with Catholics
  • Strengthened Elizabeth's position temporarily
  • Led to further plots against Elizabeth
• How did Elizabeth's government respond to the Puritan challenge?

  • Maintained the Religious Settlement
  • Harsh actions against dissenters
  • Limited discussion of religious matters in Parliament
• What were the consequences of the Catholic plots against Elizabeth?

  • Increased persecution of Catholics
  • Strengthened Elizabeth's control
  • Heightened tensions with foreign powers
• Who was encouraged to rebel against Elizabeth?

  Mary, Queen of Scots
• What support did Mary hope to gain to overthrow Elizabeth?

  Support from powerful Catholic countries
• What would happen if Elizabeth died without children?

  Mary had the strongest claim to the throne
• What did Mary display to emphasize her claim to the throne?

  The English royal coat of arms
• What were the key questions regarding Elizabeth and Parliament's treatment of plots against her?

  1. How did Elizabeth and Parliament treat the plots?
  2. How did Parliament and Privy Counsellors react to the plots?
  3. What were the consequences of Mary's execution?