Elizabethan Religious Settlement

• What was the official religion of England under Mary I?

  Roman Catholicism
• What was the main challenge Elizabeth faced regarding religion when she became queen?

  Divided religious beliefs among her people
• What was the purpose of the Religious Settlement?

  To ease religious tensions in England
• What two laws did Elizabeth pass in 1559?

  The Act of Supremacy and Act of Uniformity
• What did the Act of Supremacy establish about Elizabeth's role?

  She became the Supreme Governor of the Church
• How did Elizabeth's title as Supreme Governor differ from her father's title?

  Her title implied more tolerance than dictatorial rule
• What does the word 'supreme' in the Act of Supremacy signify?

  It means the top or superior position
• What was the main outcome of the Act of Uniformity?

  Protestantism became England's official faith
• What did the Act of Uniformity set out regarding religious practices?

  It established rules in a revised prayer book
• How did Elizabeth's Act of Uniformity aim to appease Catholics?

  By retaining some Catholic traditions
• What was the general reaction to the Religious Settlement?

  There was broad support for it
• What was the significance of the oath of loyalty to the queen?

  It showed support for the Religious Settlement
• What was the overall effect of Elizabeth's tolerant approach to religion?

  It worked on the whole but faced threats
• Who were the Puritans during Elizabeth's reign?

  A growing number of Protestants
• What specific threats did Elizabeth face after the Religious Settlement?

  Numerous plots against her rule
• What historical context led to the Religious Settlement?

  Religious division caused by previous monarchs
• How did Elizabeth's policies influence future monarchs?

  They set a precedent for religious tolerance
• What was Elizabeth's relationship with the Catholic Church?

  It was complex and often contentious
• What significant event occurred in 1558?

  Elizabeth became queen of England
• How did Henry VIII influence Elizabeth's religious policies?

  He established the Church of England
• What was a divisive factor in England during Elizabeth's reign?

  Religion
• What compromise did Elizabeth offer regarding religion?

  A 'middle way' compromise
• What were the main challenges to Elizabeth's Religious Settlement?

  • Catholic dissatisfaction with the Settlement
  • Exile of those who refused to comply
  • Laws passed to minimize Catholic threats
• What was the Act of Uniformity and when was it enacted?

  1559 - Required attendance at Church of England
• What penalty did recusants face under the Act of Uniformity?

  A fine of a shilling a week
• What was the purpose of the Act to retain the Queen’s subjects in their due obedience?

  To enforce attendance at Protestant services
• What was the fine for Catholics refusing to attend Protestant services?

  £20 per month
• What was the consequence for persuading someone to convert to Catholicism?

  Guilty of treason and could be executed
• What were the fears surrounding Catholic plots during Elizabeth's reign?

  • Ongoing threat of Catholic plots
  • Foreign backing from Spain and France
  • Excommunication by the Pope
• Who issued a Papal Bull of Excommunication against Elizabeth?

  Pope Pius V
• What was the significance of Mary, Queen of Scots in relation to Elizabeth?

  She was a potential replacement for Elizabeth
• How did the Catholic Church's stance affect Elizabeth's reign?

  It led to plots against her rule
• What was a divisive factor in England during Elizabeth's reign?

  Religion
• What were the decades of danger for Elizabeth due to Catholic plots?

  • 1570s and 1580s
• How many major Catholic plots did Elizabeth face?

  Four major plots
• What was the aim of the Catholic plots against Elizabeth?

  To place Mary, Queen of Scots on the throne
• When did Mary, Queen of Scots arrive in England?

  1568
• Why did Elizabeth imprison Mary, Queen of Scots?

  Due to her claim to the throne
• How long did Mary remain in England without meeting Elizabeth?

  Nineteen years
• What happened during the Northern Earls’ Rebellion in 1569?

  • Catholic Earls plotted to free Mary
  • Gathered an army of 6,000 soldiers
  • Elizabeth sent an army to crush the rebellion
  • 800 rebels were executed
  • The Earls fled to Scotland