1.3 Challenges to the religious settlement Flashcards
What did Puritans think of the religious settlement?
They thought it was great because it would be the beginning of a further, more Protestant developments to the Church of England.
What did the Puritan clergymen ignore/disobey?
Elizabeth’s act of uniformity was broken by the Puritans not long after it was put in place as the conduct of church services was not met.
In what way did Puritan clergymen disobey the Act of Uniformity?
They went against things like should people kneel to receive communion?
What did some clergy want?
To abolish organ music accompanying hymns
For certain holy days to be abolished - this did not please ordinary people when holy days were also holidays.
What was Elizabeth’s title regarding the Church of England?
Supreme Governor of the Church of England
What were the 2 biggest issues with the Puritans?
The crucifix controversy
The vestment controversy
What year was Jesus executed by crucifixion?
Circa 33 CE
What did crucifixes represent to Elizabethan Puritans?
Idols
Why did Elizabeth keep crucifixes in the churches?
She didn’t want too much to change too fast for Catholics which could anger them. She also liked how they looked.
What was the result of Elizabeth ordering a crucifix in each church?
Puritan bishops threatened to resign. Therefore Elizabeth backed down.
Why did Elizabeth back down on the crucifix controversy at first?
There weren’t enough able Protestant clergymen to take the place of bishops who were dismissed.
What was the outcome of the crucifix controversy?
Elizabeth insisted on keeping a crucifix in the Royal Chapel.
What did Puritans believe priests should wear?
Simple, plain clothing or no special clothing at all. They believed that elaborate vestments suggested that priests were set apart from ordinary people.
Why did Catholics believe that priests should wear special vestments?
They believed that priests had the power to turn the bread and wine into the body and blood of Christ. They could also forgive sins.
What did the Royal Injunctions state about vestments?
Elizabeth wanting the clergy to wear special vestments.
What year did it become clear that the clergy weren’t following what the Queen had commanded about vestments?
1565
Who was the Archbishop of Canterbury in 1566?
Matthew Parker
What did Matthew Parker do in 1566?
Issue further guidelines for priests in his book which followed Elizabeth’s commands.
He also held a special exhibition in London to show priests what they should be wearing and when.
What was the archbishop of Canterbury’s book called?
Book of Advertisements
How many refused to go to Matthew Parker’s exhibition of the 110 invited?
37 - they lost their posts.
What was the outcome of the vestment controversy?
Despite opposition, the majority of priests consented to Elizabeth’s insistence that special vestments must be worn.
What is the papacy?
The system of church government ruled by the pope.
In what way did Catholics try to continue to strengthen their religion?
Supporting local communities
Persecuting heretics
Encouraging the waging of war against Protestants
What was the campaign against Protestantism called?
The counter-reformation
What are heretics?
People who have controversial opinions and beliefs at odds with those held by the rest of society, but especially those who deny the teachings of the Catholic Church.
What action did the Pope take in 1566?
He issued an instruction stating that Catholics should not attend Church of England services.
What were the precautions against those who didn’t conform to the Religious Settlement?
Penalties / fines / imprisonment / loss of property / job / life
What is the term for someone who refuses to accept the practices of the Church of England or the role of the monarch as the head of the church?
A recusant
Why didn’t Elizabeth want to investigate recusants too closely?
She didn’t want to create martyrs and so ignored smaller examples of disobedience.
What is a martyr?
Someone who is killed for his or her beliefs, especially religious beliefs.
What is the estimation for the fraction of the nobility were recusants?
1/3
Why was a reason for a member of the nobility to remain Catholic?
They tended to be from an ancient family (especially in the north of England)
Where especially were people known to be recusants?
North-west England
Who had been prosperous under the rule of Mary I, so remained Catholic?
The earls of Northumberland and Westmoreland
When Elizabeth became Queen, due to being Catholic the earls of Northumberland and Westmoreland’s power was reduced. Who was favoured instead?
Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester and Sir William Cecil (because they were protestant and from new noble families).
When did the earls of Northumberland and Westmoreland lead a rebellion in the north of England?
In November 1569
What was the rebellion in November 1569 known as?
The Revolt of the Northern Earls
What cathedral did they take in the Revolt of the Northern Earls?
Durham Cathedral
What did the Northern Earls do at Durham Cathedral?
They celebrated a full catholic mass.
Ultimately, why was the rebellion held in 1569?
The Catholics’ lack of political power and influence under Elizabeth I.