2) Elizabeth's Religious Policies 2: General Flashcards
Due to the failure of Catholic rebellions and the Papal Bull, what did Elizabeth do?
Due to the failure of Catholic rebellions and the Papal Bull, Elizabeth released important Catholic clerics from jail in 1574, which was a clear sign that the government thought that Catholicism would disappear and that they weren’t worried.
However, what proved that further Catholic threat infiltrated form Europe?
However, the arrival of Catholic Missionary Priests and Jesuits on English soil proved that further Catholic threat infiltrated from Europe.
What was the aim of the Catholic priests that came to England?
Their aim was to restore peoples’ enthusiasm to the Catholic faith and restore ‘heretics’ back to the old faith.
Who were the missionary leaders of the Jesuits?
The missionary leaders of the Jesuits were Edward Campion and Robert Parsons.
What was established in 1568 and by who?
In 1568, William Allen established a training college in Douai, the Netherlands, with the intention of training English Catholics for missions in England.
Who was William Allen?
William Allen was the English Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church and assisted in planning the Armada.
What were priests in Douai trained to do?
Priests in Douai were trained to preach God’s word.
What were the priests in Douai aware of?
the Priests were aware of the problems that led to the Protestant reformation and understood why people liked Protestantism, so they adapted to speak publicly like them.
When did the first priests arrive in England and how many were there?
The first 4 priests arrived in England in 1574.
By 1580, how many Jesuits were active in England?
By 1580 there were over 100 active Jesuits in England which was a small amount and wasn’t going to have much effect.
How did Elizabeth’s government react to the arrival of Jesuits and Missionary Priests?
They found and punished recusants.
What were recusants?
They were Catholics who refused to attend Elizabeth’s Anglican church. Elizabeth wasn’t too worried to begin with, and only fined them 1 shilling.
How many Catholics were executed between 1585 and 1603?
Between 1585 and 1603, about 150 Catholic priests were executed. She changed from not being worried to killing them.
After 1585 what was is considered treason to do?
After 1585 it was considered treason for any Catholic priest to stay in England and anyone who hid them would be executed.
How much did the fine for not attending church increase to?
The fine for not attending church increased to £20, which was huge considering it only used to be a shilling.
