Lesson 8: Catholic Challenge to Elizabeth’s RS in England

• What was one challenge to Elizabeth's Religious Settlement?

  Catholic challenge from within England
• Why did Catholics see Elizabeth's Protestant religion as a threat?

  It threatened their traditions and beliefs
• What did the Pope call for regarding the Protestant faith?

  A Counter-Reformation to reverse it
• What instruction did the Pope issue to English Catholics in 1566?

  Not to attend Elizabeth's Church services
• What were Catholics who did not attend Church of England services called?

  Recusants
• What support did the Pope give to Catholics in England?

  Support for persecuting Protestants
• How did the Catholic nobles in the north of England feel about Elizabeth's power distribution?

  They disliked her giving power to Protestants
• What fraction of English Catholic nobles became recusants after 1566?

  1/3 of English Catholic nobles
• Why did Catholic nobles want to regain power during Elizabeth's reign?

  They lost power after Mary I's reign
• Where was the greater Catholic threat located in England?

  In the north of England
• What was the Revolt of the Northern Earls in 1569 influenced by?

  The influence of Catholic nobles in the north
• What are the key terms related to the Catholic challenge to Elizabeth's Religious Settlement?

  • Pope: Leader of the Catholic faith in Rome
  • Nobles: Rich, bigger land-owners
  • Gentry: Rich, smaller land-owners
  • Counter Reformation: Attempt to reverse the Reformation
  • Recusants: Catholics refusing to attend Church of England
  • Heresy/Heretic: Crime against accepted religion